POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE Assistant Director, Campus Recreation – Facilities and Risk Management
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 1935
GRADE 43
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of Campus Recreation
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Assistant Director of Campus Recreation – Facility Operations and Risk Management provides leadership and oversight for the operation, safety, and risk management of the Bill R. Foster and Family Recreation Center, the Betty and Bobby Allison Recreation Fields, and associated Campus Recreation facilities. This position is responsible for ensuring safe, well-maintained, adequately staffed, and high-quality recreation facilities and experiences that support the mission of the University. The Assistant Director provides leadership in facility operations, risk management, aquatics, staff development, safety initiatives, and operational planning while ensuring compliance with university, state, and industry standards. The position also supports assessment, budgeting, procurement, and long-range planning and performs other duties as assigned by the Director or Director of Campus Recreation.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A bachelor's degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred. A degree with an emphasis in recreation, sport, and/or park administration, college student personnel, student affairs, or other related field is preferred.
Experience: At least one year of experience working in facility operations, aquatics, recreation facilities management, or a related setting is required. Experience supervising student employees is required. A strong background in facility risk management, emergency response procedures, safety compliance, and operational oversight is required. Experience with direct administrative responsibilities in facility operations, aquatics management, risk management, and building supervision is preferred. Experience coordinating staff training programs, conducting safety inspections and audits, and managing facility-related incidents is preferred. Experience administering aquatic programs and supervising lifeguard staff is preferred. Experience coordinating American Red Cross certification programs or other safety-related certifications is desirable. A demonstrated knowledge of facility operations, aquatics management, customer service standards, and recreation facility best practices is preferred.
Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of facility management is required. Effective organizational, management, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are required. Computer literacy is required. Demonstrated knowledge of lifeguard safety skills, aquatic event management, and water safety instruction is preferred. A working knowledge of financial operations is preferred.
Certifications: American Red Cross Lifeguarding, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer is preferred and must be obtained with 30 days of employment. Lifeguard and/or CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor –or – Lifeguard and/or CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor Trainer certifications are preferred. Certified Pool Operator/Aquatic Facility Operator is preferred or the ability to obtain while employed.
Other: A valid driver’s license is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment. The scope of the position requires attendance at evening and/or weekend activities, meetings, and workshops.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Manages facility operations and policies for the Bill R. Foster and Family Recreation Center, the Betty and Bobby Allison Recreation Fields, and associated Campus Recreation facilities by coordinating daily operations, maintaining facility use and operating procedures, evaluating operational effectiveness, maintaining accurate statistical information, and recommending improvements.2. Coordinates Aquatic Center operations and programming including scheduling, reservations, rentals, maintenance coordination, special events, and the development, implementation, and assessment of new aquatic programs in collaboration with the Associate Director of Campus Recreation and appropriate Campus Recreation staff.
3. Promotes Campus Recreation facilities and services by developing and maintaining relationships with campus and community groups interested in programs, special events, and facility rentals; maintaining relevant web content; and coordinating promotional activities and materials with Campus Recreation marketing staff.
4. Coordinates facility maintenance, repairs, and improvement projects by prioritizing and tracking work orders, identifying maintenance needs, supporting inventory control, and collaborating with appropriate University personnel and service providers to ensure facilities, equipment, and infrastructure remain safe, functional, and well maintained.
5. Manages the procurement of operational resources including equipment, tools, replacement parts, and aquatic chemicals while ensuring cost-effective purchasing practices, appropriate inventory levels, and compliance with University purchasing policies and operational requirements.
6. Maintains aquatic facility safety and water quality standards by monitoring pool and spa water chemistry, maintaining appropriate records, and ensuring compliance with applicable health, safety, regulatory, and operational standards.
7. Provides leadership and oversight for facility operations personnel through the recruitment, selection, onboarding, training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of professional staff, graduate assistants, maintenance and custodial staff, building managers, aquatic staff, and student employees; reviews and approves payroll associated with facility operations.
8. Manages designated operational budgets and supports departmental planning through budget development and oversight, resource allocation, procurement planning, and participation in annual departmental goals, strategic initiatives, and short- and long-range planning.9. Develops, implements, and maintains facility safety, security, emergency response, and risk management practices including emergency action plans, preventative safety measures, and other initiatives designed to provide safe environments and minimize operational risk.
10. Conducts facility safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards and ensure compliance with University, local, state, federal, and applicable industry standards related to facility operations, aquatics, safety, and risk management.
11. Coordinates aquatic and safety training and certification programs including recruitment, training, and evaluation of aquatic staff and building managers, as well as the administration of American Red Cross certification courses and other programs related to lifeguarding, CPR/AED, first aid, bloodborne pathogens, water safety, wilderness first aid, and related safety practices.12. Provides appropriate and timely response to facility emergencies, incidents, crises, and other situations requiring departmental intervention, coordinating with University personnel, emergency responders, and other appropriate parties as needed and ensuring appropriate follow-up and documentation.
13. Supports the overall success of Campus Recreation and the University community through ongoing professional development and engagement with professional organizations; participation in committees, task forces, special projects, departmental programming, and special events; and performance of other duties as assigned by the Director or Associate Director of Campus Recreation.SUPERVISION
The Assistant Director, Campus Recreation - Facility Operations and Risk Management directly supervises full-time custodial staff, full-time maintenance staff, and the Graduate Assistant(s) of Facilities and Risk Management and student employees.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
REVISED SEPTEMBER 2026