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Recreation Manager-Operations & Student Programs
Apply locations USF Hilltop Campus time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R0010498
Job Title: Recreation Manager-Operations & Student Programs
Job Summary: Reporting to the Director of the Recreational Sports Department (RSD), the Recreation Manager-Operations & Student Programs is responsible for departmental programs including Welcome Weekends, Outdoor Adventures, Social Media and Special Events. The Recreation Manager supervises approximately 60 student staff positions within the department including utility staff, social media ambassadors, special event staff and trip leaders. Requires a candidate with experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds; ability to flex communication style to multiple cultural environments; excellent written and verbal communication skills; attention to detail; and ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, and socioeconomically diverse communities.
As a member of the Division of Student Life, the Recreation Manager collaborates to create leadership and intercultural competence opportunities to support student learning and development in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. The mission of Student Life is to fully support holistic student development within a social justice framework centered in preparing students to be caring, socially responsible citizens in our global and local community.
Full Job Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise Utility Staff
Recruit, hire, onboard, train, manage, evaluate and perform payroll for student staff utility positions.
Work with other professional staff members in the RSD to develop in-house job training for staff positions.
Provide on-site supervision and support to utility positions.
Work with the Director and Operations Manager to develop departmental staff training, including incentives/rewards program.
Provide ongoing coaching and constructive feedback to staff.
Manage Outdoor Adventures and Welcome Weekends Trips
Recruit, hire, train, manage, evaluate and perform payroll for student trip leaders.
Develop, coordinate, and manage trips from conception to implementation.
Manage event logistics including registration tools and event finances.
Coordinate event day details such as transportation services and ticket purchases.
Develop working relationships with campus partners to market programs.
Design and distribute promotional materials.
Manage Social Media
Research and coordinate all social media strategies for RSD.
Create content for social media and marketing.
Coordinate Staffing for RSD Special Events
Act as the liaison between RSD staff and event stakeholders.
Establish standardized event procedures and train staff.
Maintain the tracking and reporting of event metrics.
Coordinate event staffing and setup for all special events.
Other Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point person for responding to inquiries about student staff positions.
Serve on committees as assigned by the Director.
Participate in department/division activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Director.
Evening and weekend hours required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. Masters preferred if in relevant field.
A minimum 3-5 years working in recreation, operations, or event planning.
Experience supervising a complex staff.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects under strict deadlines.
CPR/AED Certification.
Specific operational knowledge of various software systems.
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time
Pay Rate: Salary
Salary Range : $70,000-76,000 annualized salary, commensurate with experience.