General Information
| Job Description | RECREATION MGR 1 | Working Title | Associate Director of Programs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 000329 | Grade | 22 |
| Department Name | Recreation/Student Rec Center - D01117 | Department Head | Lindy Fenex |
| Supervisor | Lindy Fenex | Effective Date | 09/15/2022 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
|---|---|---|
| 004137 | RECR SUPV 2 | 3.0 |
| 004401 | RECR PRG LEADER 3 | 1.0 |
| 004400 | RECR PRG LEADER 4 | 1.0 |
Generic Scope
| Spends the majority of time (50% or more) achieving organizational objectives through the coordinated achievements of subordinate staff. Establishes departmental goals and objectives, functions with autonomy. Manages the accountability and stewardship of human, financial, and often physical resources in compliance with departmental and organizational goals and objectives. Ensures subordinate supervisors and professionals adhere to defined internal controls. Manages systems and procedures to protect departmental assets. |
Custom Scope
| Directs the operation of large recreational activities and programs such as sports club programs or fitness operations. Develops, manages, and controls budgets and resources. Formulates policies and procedures for recreational program activities. Manages all recreation program staff. |
Department Custom Scope
| Under the general direction of the Director of Recreation, the Associate Director of Programs is part of the department senior leadership team and is responsible for the overall management of the portfolio of programs of the department and is accountable for their overall performance. Incumbent oversees through subordinate managers multiple program units and manages a team of highly specialized personnel. The incumbent is responsible to manage an overall operating budget of approximately $1,000,000 to create programming with campus-wide impact. Incumbent develops program goals and objectives, mission statements, and strategic and tactical plans for the portfolio in alignment with the department, division, and University mission statements, vision, and goals. Applicants will be given a presentation assessment as part of the selection process. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 9 years of related experience. | Required |
| Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Red Cross CPR. | Preferred |
| Standard First Aid Training Certification. | Required |
Educational Condition Requirements
| Condition | Requirement |
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Develops and manages program and operational budgets for recreational programs.
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25 |
Creates and implements recreational program policies and procedures.
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15 |
| Manage, supervise, coach and evaluate five career staff recreation program unit heads. 1) FitWell - Fitness, Wellness and Cooking Well Programs; 2) Outdoor Excursions, Ropes and Leadership Programs; 3) Competitive Sports - Intramurals and Sport Clubs Programs; 4) Aquatics Programs; 5) Youth and Child Care Programs | 15 |
Provides risk management oversight for recreational operations and creates/implements procedures to ensure the safety of participants and employees.
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10 |
| Researches and requests grants. | 5 |
| Ensures safety guidelines are adhered to. | 5 |
Develops and implements public relations and promotional programs.
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5 |
| Coordinate recreational activities with other campuses and outside agencies. | 5 |
| Oversees collection of fees and other program revenue. | 5 |
| Manages fund raising activities. | 5 |
| Other duties as assigned. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across the organization, internally and externally. | Required |
| Strong service orientation; program management, sound judgment and decision-making, critical thinking skills; skill to develop original ideas, creative problem solving skills in a varied and challenging environment. | Required |
| Ability to work effectively, across all organization levels, internally and externally. | Required |
| Knowledge of program activity and industry best practices. | Required |
| Demonstrated fiscal management abilities. | Required |
| Client service minded, entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking skills. | Required |
| Highly effective verbal and written communication skills. | Required |
| Knowledge of campus policies and procedures. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Ability to successfully pass FBI and DOJ Criminal Check. | Required |
| Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) | Required |
| Travel | Required |
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
Other Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| General Direction |
Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |