Coordinator - Recreation and Wellness - 993542

About the role

The primary purpose of this position is to support the operations of the Office of Recreation and Wellness by coordinating facility operations, supervising student staff, and implementing policies and procedures for the NSU Recreation Center.

Responsibilities

• Supports and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the recreation center and Shark Pantry, exercising independent judgment to ensure safe, efficient, and consistent service delivery.
• Contributes to the development and implementation of initiatives that promote student wellness, recreational participation, and a positive campus experience for students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Leads and oversees the recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of student staff; provides performance management and corrective action as needed, and administers bi-weekly payroll processes in compliance with university guidelines.
• Implements, interprets, and enforces policies and standard operating procedures for the recreation center; evaluates and recommends updates based on operational needs, risk considerations, and industry best practices.
• Guides and supports staff in risk mitigation and emergency response procedures; oversees incident reporting and documentation processes to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborates and consults with campus partners to align facility usage, events, and recreational programming with institutional priorities.
• Serves on university committees to support operational planning, risk management, and student engagement initiatives.
• Oversees and manages recreation equipment inventory, including establishing processes for equipment checkout, tracking, and lifecycle replacement.
• Coordinates and monitors maintenance and repair of fitness equipment, including preventative servicing schedules to ensure operational readiness.
• Maintains oversight of recreation facility operations to ensure compliance with university policies, safety standards, and established procedures.
• Supports and contributes to membership recruitment and retention strategies for RecPlex services.
• Supports execution of university events hosted at the RecPlex, ensuring alignment with operational standards.
• Assists with financial handling processes in accordance with university policies and internal controls.
• Completes special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Knowledge of the basic operations of recreation and fitness centers in a university or community setting.
• Knowledge of equipment types and brands appropriate for recreation and fitness centers.
• Knowledge of the types of programs and activities that take place in a recreation and fitness center.
• Knowledge of relevant software systems used to manage recreational facilities.
• Knowledge of recreation and fitness center emergency procedures.
• Knowledge regarding customer service principles and practices.
• Skills:
• Complex Problem Solving
• Writing
• Speaking
• Critical Thinking
• Active Listening
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Problem Sensitivity
• Written Comprehension & Expression
• Oral Comprehension & Expression
• Deductive Reasoning
• Physical Requirements & Working Conditions
• Abilities:
• Speech Recognition
• Speech Clarity
• Near Vision
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Qualifications

• Required Education: Associate’s degree
• Required Experience: Associate’s degree and four (4) to six (6) years of closely related experience in a higher education environment. Graduate Assistant experience acceptable.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience overseeing recreation center operations and staff. Experience in a university setting. Experience working with student employees.