Assistant Director, Recreational Services - Facilities And Operations

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director of Recreation Facilities and Operations plays a pivotal role in fostering a vibrant and inclusive community within the Student Life Center (SLC) at Fort Lewis College. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead and support our diverse student staff while ensuring the seamless operation of our recreational facilities and outdoor activity spaces.

Job Description:

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Facility Operations (45%)

• Lead facility scheduling and billing for Recreational Services' spaces with a focus on health and wellbeing and social engagement, including inclusivity and accessibility.

• Collaborate with vendors to maintain high-quality exercise equipment, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all users.

• Foster a supportive environment by recruiting, training, and mentoring student staff for facility maintenance.

• Coordinate maintenance and repairs for the SLC and outdoor recreational spaces, prioritizing safety and sustainability.

• Champion safety initiatives by providing comprehensive training, including CPR/AED certification, for our dedicated student team.

• Provide supervision and support for custodial staff.

• Contribute to the development and management of the SLC operating budget with an emphasis on resource optimization and efficiency.

Facility Supervision (45%)

• Cultivate an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere by recruiting, training, and scheduling student staff for open recreation activities and special events.

• Offer mentorship and guidance to student personnel, empowering them to excel in their roles.

• Collaborate on the development and revision of facility policies, ensuring they reflect safety for users and our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Coordinate open recreation opportunities that cater to the diverse interests and needs of our student, faculty, and staff community.

• Assist in managing the SLC student personnel budget, prioritizing investments that enhance the student experience.

• Coordinate the management of special events, ensuring seamless execution and attendee satisfaction.

Administration (10%)

• Contribute to a comprehensive marketing strategy that celebrates the diversity of recreational opportunities available at Fort Lewis College.

• Develop annual goals with measurable evaluation metrics to track progress and drive continuous improvement.

• Manage membership offerings and databases for the SLC and departmental lockers, prioritizing accessibility and convenience.

• Demonstrate exceptional communication and customer service skills when engaging with our diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and guests.

• Exhibit a steadfast commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, fostering a culture of belonging within our community.

• Maintain knowledge and awareness of digital accessibility including the American with Disabilities Act and Section 508.

• Produce and remediate digitally accessible materials in accordance with FLC standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in recreation, physical education, leisure studies or a related field

• Minimum of two years of full-time experience working with facility management, supervising and/or coordinating activity space such as gymnasium, running track, weight room and cardio areas

• Knowledge of general facility supervision; including staff scheduling and training.

• Knowledge of basic safety and risk management practices and industry standards as they relate to facility operation and supervision.

• Demonstrated supervisory experience.

• Demonstrated training experience.

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated proficiency with written communication skills.

• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

• Current CPR, First Aid and AED instructor certifications (or willing to obtain).

Preferred Education, Specialized Skills and Experience:

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in recreation, physical education, leisure studies or a related field.

• Experience working in a collegiate setting with direct supervision of student staff.

• Experience using Microsoft Office products, such as Microsoft Teams, Outlook and Excel.

• Demonstrated experience with management software (such as Blackboard, FourWinds; Live25, EMS; Active/Class; WordPress; When-to-Work; e-Campus).

• Demonstrated experience with special event planning and student leadership programming.

• Demonstrated experience with Student Learning Outcomes and Assessments.

• Demonstrated marketing experience.

• Current CPR, First Aid and AED instructor (or willing to obtain).

• National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) membership.

Reports To / Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position reports to the Director of Recreational Services.

• This position supervises a Custodian I.

• This position supervises student employees.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee can expect while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Event oriented work environment that are subject to moving equipment.

• Moderate noise from phones, office traffic, social functions in the building.

• Ability to sit at a computer for an extended period.

• Ability to work in a confined area.

• Willingness to work in a content changing environment with interruptions throughout the day.

• Individuals should be able to work alone or with people; during day/night/weekend/holiday hours.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

More specific demands include:

• Ability to communicate effectively with other individuals (i.e., co-workers, students, public, alumni, community-based clients, and other stakeholders) through public speaking, email, and phone.

• Use and normal maintenance of office machines (e.g., copier, computer, printer, etc.).

• Handling of equipment weighing over 50 lbs. including floor to waist and overhead lifting.

• Ability to lift, push and move equipment weighing over 50 lbs.

• Ability to bend, stoop, stretch, reach, carry, grasp and turn objects.

• Ability to climb stairs; and stand, sit and walk for extended periods of time.

• Frequent use of phone and repetitive use of hand & fingers to take messages, operate office equipment, use computer keyboard & computer mouse and to perform other office task.

• Acceptable eyesight to read printed material & a computer monitor.

• Acceptable hearing to communicate with others in person or through telephonic means.

• Acceptable verbal and conversation skills to effectively communicate with others via the phone, at meetings and in outdoor settings.

• Ability to use and operate utility vehicles.

Travel:

• Less than 5% is expected for this position

FLSA Status/ Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

• Exempt

• Full Time (FTE 1.0)

• Permanent

• 12 Month Position

• Typical work hours are Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm but certain events and trips will also require working during the evenings, weekends and over holiday periods.

Salary range is $54,000 to $60,000

Compensation

The salary range is $54,000 to $60,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Application Process

A complete application packet includes:

• Cover letter addressing interest and qualifications for the position.

• Resume

• Names and contact information for three current, professional references.

Application materials received by June 2, 2024, will receive full consideration.

The position will remain open until filled.

About Fort Lewis College:

On a sage-brushed mesa overlooking downtown Durango and the La Plata Mountains, Fort Lewis College is Southwest Colorado's premier public undergraduate research institution. With more than half of the 3,300 students identifying as people of color, FLC's academic programming and campus life thrive on nurturing safe, diverse spaces for intellectual exploration and helping people achieve their career goals. A Native American-serving, Non-Tribal Institution, FLC is committed to promoting economic development in neighboring tribal communities and connecting students with the education they need to be the change in the world they want to see. Degree programs span the arts, business, education, health sciences, humanities, and social and natural sciences. Coursework builds on the natural, cultural, and historical resources found around the Four Corners region. Students work closely with faculty on research projects with real-world implications. Like the mountain town it resides in, FLC promotes a culture of work-life balance for students, faculty, and staff. Skyhawks enjoy unparalleled access to a healthy outdoor lifestyle thanks to 300 days of sunshine a year and more than 300 miles of hiking and biking trails in and around Durango

Notice to Prospective Employees:

The Fort Lewis College is required by the Clery Act of 1990 to notify prospective employees, current employees, students and applicants where to access our Campus Security Report. The report is updated and published annually in accordance with the Higher Education Amendments of 1998, Federal Student Right-to-Know, the Federal Drug-free Schools and Campuses Act of 1989. This report contains information about:

• Fort Lewis College's alcohol and other drug policy

• Sexual assault policy

• Campus security policies

• Campus/community resources

• The Colorado Riot Offense Statute restriction on enrollment

• Where to find registered sex offender information

• Crime statistics for the previous three calendar years

• Reporting crimes

The Campus Security Report can be accessed in two ways:

By going to the internet website at: www.fortlewis.edu/AnnualSecurityReport Fort Lewis College Student Affairs Office will also provide a paper copy of the annual security report upon request. You can reach them at (970) 247-7331.

Equal Opportunity

Fort Lewis College does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin, sex*, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, family or domestic status, political beliefs, veteran status, pregnancy, or genetic information. Accordingly, equal opportunity for employment shall be extended to all persons. The College shall promote equal opportunity, equal treatment, and affirmative action efforts to increase the diversity of students, faculty, and staff. The College is dedicated to building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. To file a report, get resources, read policies, or make an appointment, See www.fortlewis.edu/CARE.

Discrimination Questions?

Office of Compliance and Community Standards

David Pirrone, Director of Compliance

192 Education Business Hall

1000 Rim Drive

Durango, Colorado 81301

(970) 247-7182 djpirrone@fortlewis.edu

Questions about Title IX sex discrimination?

Office of the Title IX Coordinator

Kate Suazo, Assistant Director of Compliance and Title IX Coordinator

230 Skyhawk Station

1000 Rim Drive

Durango, Colorado 81301

(970) 247-6729 cmsuazo@fortlewis.edu

Information about Fort Lewis College's alcohol and drug policy, sexual assault policy, campus security policies, campus crime statistics, fire safety procedures and fire statistics, and campus/community resources can be found in the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. Hard copies are available upon request.

• Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibit discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Fort Lewis College may be directed to FLC's Title IX Coordinator and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education.

ADAA Accommodations

Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided a reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact Kristin Polens by phone 970-247-7459 or email kpolens@fortlewis.edu at least five business days before the assessment date to allow us to evaluate your request and prepare for the accommodation. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and type of accommodation needed. Please ensure that you have this information available well in advance of the assessment date.