Assistant Director for Facilities and Operations

About the Role

The Assistant Director for Facilities and Operations serves as a core administrative leader within the Recreation Center. The position directs overall facility management, building operations, and safety processes across all recreation programs. Key responsibilities include supervising professional and student staff, managing operational budgets, maintaining facility equipment, and supporting campus‑wide recreational initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership and oversight for daily operation, management, maintenance, and safety of Campus Recreation facilities and operational spaces.
• Monitors facility conditions, building operations, resource allocation, and operational standards to ensure safe, effective, and consistent delivery of recreation programs and services.
• Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, evaluates, and develops 40+ full‑time, student, and temporary employees; establishes clear expectations and promotes accountability, teamwork, professional development, and high standards of customer service.
• Identifies operational and facility issues, develops practical solutions, and recommends and implements improvements to policies, procedures, and operating practices.
• Oversees facility maintenance, repairs, preventive maintenance, improvements, and operational projects, collaborating with university departments, contractors, and vendors.
• Supports emergency preparedness and response for Campus Recreation facilities and operations.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of strategic and operational goals for Campus Recreation facilities.
• Assists with development and management of facility and operations budgets and ensures responsible allocation of departmental resources.
• Maintains equipment inventories and assists with evaluation, selection, purchase, replacement, and installation of recreation and fitness equipment.
• Serves as an active member of the Recreation Center staff, contributing to department‑wide planning, decision‑making, programs, and special events.
• Collaborates with departmental staff on facility scheduling, rental requests, special events, and appropriate use of recreation spaces.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with university departments, contractors, vendors, and other partners supporting facility operations.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintains current knowledge of Campus Recreation operations, university policies, and relevant industry practices.
• Teaches classes, attends meetings, and maintains policies and procedures for the Lifetime Physical Activity and Summer Youth Activity Programs.
• Assists with contracts, proposals, presentations, research, operational reports, special projects, and other departmental initiatives.
• Represents Campus Recreation on university committees and at professional meetings and conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Two years of professional experience in facility operations, campus recreation, or a related field (or equivalent education on a year‑for‑year basis).

Skills

• Organizational, problem‑solving, conflict resolution, and decision‑making abilities.
• Sound judgment and calm, effective response to operational issues and emergencies.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication; ability to work effectively with students, employees, campus partners, contractors, and vendors.
• Experience supervising, training, developing, and mentoring professional and student employees.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and independently identify and resolve operational issues.
• Proficiency with database systems, web‑based applications, and technology used to support facility and recreation operations.

Work Environment

This position is exclusively on‑site at the Gibbs Recreation and Wellness Center. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required based on facility, program, event, and emergency needs. The role is classified as an essential position, requiring on‑site presence to effectively carry out its vital functions.

Pay

Hiring Range: $55,000 – $60,000 (Exempt, salaried; not eligible for overtime).