| Overview: |
Quinnipiac University seeks a motivated, results-oriented, and highly collaborative professional to join the institution as the Assistant Director of Recreation in the Recreation Operations area. Reporting to the Associate Director of Recreation who oversees all operations, the successful candidate will help manage operations across multiple fitness facilities, including the Mt. Carmel Recreation and Wellness Center (RecWell), North Haven Fitness Center, York Hill Fitness Center, and E-Sports Lab. The Assistant Director will also support staff training and development, handle budget management, and assist with revenue generation systems while serving as a liaison for communication and marketing initiatives, overseeing fitness center programming, and managing the undergraduate communications team. |
| About Quinnipiac: |
Quinnipiac University is a private, coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university currently has an enrollment of 9,000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Computing, and Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Our 21 Division I teams have achieved remarkable success, boasting multiple conference titles. This includes a 2023 NCAA National Championship win in ice hockey, a three-time defending national champion women's rugby team, and a trip to the Sweet 16 for our women's basketball team. The Quinnipiac University Poll is nationally recognized as a leader in public opinion research, and the university is consistently recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review's "The Best 388 Colleges." The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners, attraction of diverse communities, development of innovative corporate partnerships, and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects. For more information, please visit qu.edu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and X. |
| Responsibilities: |
- Coordinate with the Associate Director on the operations of the Mount Carmel Recreation and Wellness Center, a 45,000 square foot facility that includes a Fitness Center, community meeting spaces, and a Demonstration Kitchen.
- Manage the operations of satellite facilities, including the North Haven Fitness Center, York Hill Fitness Center, and E-Sports Lab.
- Support the Associate Director in training and developing staff at the Fitness Centers and E-Sports Lab.
- Manage payroll for employees assigned to satellite facilities.
- Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate a team of approximately 80 undergraduate employees.
- Assist in coordinating meetings and events for campus departments at the Recreation and Wellness Center through the EMS system.
- Assist the Associate Director with student employee evaluations and personnel management.
- Manage the submission and tracking of work orders for satellite recreation facilities.
- Serve as a liaison between the Office of Recreation and university for communication, website updates, social media management, and other marketing initiatives.
- Oversee the undergraduate communications team, including a student photographer and graphic designer.
- Oversee RecWell and Fitness Center-specific programming.
- Manage budgets with direction from the Associate Director, handling transactions, transfers, and communication with the budget office.
- Assist Recreation leadership with equipment and lawn game checkouts and rentals for the campus community.
- Assist the Associate Director in managing systems for revenue generation, memberships, locker rentals, trip fees, and other point-of-service functions.
- Conduct weekly “punch list” walkthroughs of the facility with or at the discretion of the Associate Director, using a checklist to generate discussion with staff and follow up on work orders as needed.
- Assist in managing assessments of the student employee experience.
- Cover Open Houses and other yield/orientation events on behalf of the Office of Recreation.
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| Education Requirements: |
- Bachelor's degree required
- Master's degree in student affairs, exercise science, physical education, kinesiology, recreation administration, sport management, leisure studies, or comparable area preferred
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| Qualifications: |
- 1-3 years of experience in fitness center operations, recreation, or student affairs required. Graduate assistantship may count towards years of experience where applicable
- Must be committed to a student-centered approach, adaptable to changing institutional needs and priorities, and possess excellent organizational, communication, and administrative skills
- A demonstrated track record of creative problem solving and a high-level of productivity and performance
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, budget management, supervision, strategic thinking, and organizational abilities/skills
- Demonstrated capacity to produce results through a collaborative, team-oriented approach
- High degree of self-motivation, persistence, and follow-through
- An ability to engage students in the learning process through a high level of personal contact
- A positive attitude with high standards of personal integrity and professional competence
- Ability and willingness to work within evening and weekend hours as needed
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications (or ability to obtain the certifications upon hire)
- NIRSA member preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, as well as a high level of organizational skills and use of current technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically and include a resume, cover letter addressing how your experience supports the requirements of this position and Quinnipiac' commitment to diversity and inclusion, and contact information for three references on the application form.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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