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Recreation Programs

The Recreation Programs Specialist oversees, develops, and implements all aspects of a recreational program including event planning, program design, safety and compliance, program logistics, and program staff.

• Develop, deliver, and evaluate recreational programs for students, faculty, and staff including intramural, club, fitness, and wellness programs
• Plan activities in support of recreational programs such as practices, events, fitness sessions, and clinics
• Develop and implement procedures to ensure compliance with University policies, assess programs to identify risks and maintain safety regulations
• Hire, train, and supervise student workers; facilitate and deliver trainings, ensure compliance with policies and procedures, facilitate development opportunities, and document standard operating procedures
• Manage and oversee program logistics including participant registration procedures, event space coordination, resource allocation, and activity scheduling
• Collaborate with departments in Campus Recreation to develop, promote, and identify opportunities for new programs
• Coordinate and oversee the marketing and promotion of programs, activities, and events
• Provide specialized fitness instruction in both individual and group settings
• Develop, monitor, and administer budgets, maintain financial reporting to effectively use funds
• Oversee recreational event personnel, vendor operations, and volunteer activities
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Senior Supervisor

Base Description:

– Supervises direct reports, but primarily completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge to perform own work; spends majority of time on tasks related to own job responsibilities. May demonstrate subject matter expertise. Demonstrates intermediate to advanced planning, organizing, directing, and facilitating skills. Demonstrates the ability to coach assigned employees. Assigns and reviews completed work to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards. Trains, coaches, mentors, and motivates staff. Anticipates potential problems, issues, and opportunities; researches and recommends solutions within defined policies. May develop creative recommendations for solving problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Typically oversees at least 2 full–time direct reports or equivalent team of part–time and/or student workers (for Professional track, performs work at the Senior Professional level or higher)

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– Monitors and tracks budgets for specific area and/or grant(s)
– May assist in planning and forecasting budgets

Problem Solving:

– Encounters moderately complex problems
– Applies general precedents and practices and specialized knowledge and skills to resolve problems
– Understands benefits, limitations and impact of potential solutions
– Anticipates potential problems and recommends possible solutions within general guidelines

Independence of Action:

– Works independently on moderately complex work assignments, reviews progress, and evaluates results
– Organizes work of direct reports and sets team priorities
– Reviews the work of others to verify accuracy, quality, and adherence to professional standards

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally within working unit and the University
– Communicates with external audiences for scheduling/coordination
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Collaborates closely with team members; may interact with other staff outside of area
– Utilizes a communication style that is appropriate for a given situation
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 8
• Minimum – $51,000.00
• MidPoint – $62,500.00
• Maximum – $74,000.00