Coordinator of recreation and specialist
Louisiana State University Agricultural Center
Location
Baton Rouge, LA | United States
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Posted: 06-Mar-24
Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Type: Full Time
Categories Aquatics
Facility Management
Additional Information Employer will assist with relocation costs.
Internal Number: R00091141
COORDINATOR, INFORMAL RECREATION AND PROGRAMMING SPECIALIST With a dual reporting line to the Assistant Director of Facility Operations and Assistant Director of Aquatics and Safety Education, the coordinator is responsible for aspects of University Recreation operations that pertain to informal recreation activities, back of house support, and at set times, providing support for Swim School.
General Responsibilities For This Position Include - Direct oversight of our complete locker inventory
- Managing and inventory of Pro Shop items and sales
- Assisting with Aquatic programming from April through July
- Maintaining equipment issued for check out or rental
- Cataloging and reporting as necessary all accident and incident forms
Opportunities For Leadership Create a new staffing model in unique dual focused role - Serving as the first person in this dual-report position, the Coordinator will have the opportunity to engage in elevating programs in two programmatic areas. Uniquely positioned to support two different areas with selective responsibilities throughout the year, the Coordinator will spend -portions of the year will be focused on the informal recreation experience of our users during peak months and the remaining portion, the duties shift to offer direct support to our Aquatic program, specifically swim school. There will be an opportunity to provide feedback as well as evaluation on how this position evolves.
Provide direct oversight of equipment rentals and sales - This position will add to the quality experience of members by studying what items are consistently in demand and improving on the variety offered. As trends change and equipment evolves, our list of items ought to reflect that. This position would have the ability to create a process by which this is reviewed on an annual basis and allowed to make recommendations.
Attributes Of The Successful Candidate - Someone who is organized, and detail driven.
- Has the ability to work autonomously and is receptive to direction and guidance.
- Enjoys maintaining and building positive relationships amongst their co-workers and peers.
- Works from a place of possibility, rather than a fixed position.
- Has the ability to thrive in an environment that does not focus on perfection yet pursues continuously providing quality experiences to members, students, and staff.
About The Division Of Student Affairs Priorities Three priorities guide our work in the Division of Student Affairs:
mattering & belonging ,
engagement & access, and
quality . We believe creating a sense of
mattering & belonging requires us to ensure every space, place, and interaction communicates to a student that they are home. Being
engaging and accessible in our work means that as our student body begins to more closely reflect the population of our state, it is our duty to design programs, services, events, and experiences with everyone in mind. Finally, a commitment to
quality is rooted in the belief that LSU students deserve our best effort. Every interaction we have with students should communicate care, relevance, polish, and attention to detail.
Responsibilities Quality Control (50%) Develop maintenance plan to manage more than 1,400 lockers throughout 2 facilities and provide feedback on best practices. Responsible for maintaining proper inventory of all UREC pro-shop and equipment rental and purchasing additional supplies when needed. Conduct monthly safety assessments of operations to include the cataloging of accident/incidents.
Administrative Support (30%) Responsible for informal recreation scheduling that includes programs that build a sense of belonging for UREC members. Assist in the program registration using campus recreation software to include but not limited to; aquatic programming, conference events, other campus partners. The focus shifts from April through July as this position has more responsibility related to Swim School. These duties could include assisting with registrations, course scheduling, and communicating with instructors as needed.
Departmental Support (10%) Ensures accuracy with processing and managing of accidents and incident reports and are catalogued appropriately. Provides feedback regarding departmental programs, equipment, and experiences by engaging in programs and experiences. Contributes positively to the work environment by participating in dialog that is indicative of the division’s and the unit’s culture of teamwork and cooperation.
Other Duties as Assigned (10%) Other duties as assigned by UREC leadership or Assistant Director of Facility Operations or Assistant Director of Aquatics. This includes but not limited to efforts that support broad division/institution efforts including at least 40 hours per year spent helping divisional initiatives such as Move-In Day, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Career Expo, Disability Services Finals Testing, other special projects, etc.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Related experience
- LSU is committed to creating an inclusive space where our employees feel valued for their skills and uniqueness. If a candidate does not meet the minimum qualifications as listed but has significant experience within the major job responsibilities, we welcome their application.
Desired Qualifications - Master’s Degree in related field
- 3 years of work experience working in recreation and/or aquatics.
Applications Applications will be accepted online on the LSU Careers website. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. Requested application materials include a letter of interest; curriculum vitae or resume; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references. A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Brad Wilson at 225-578-3695 and
[email protected] .
Special Requirements/Expectations Ability and willingness to work evening and weekend hours. We support, when appropriate, the ability to have a flexible work schedule. This position and/or position's responsibilities require work directly with minors. Finger printing and National Sex Offender Registry check required per FASOP HR-04. As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality. Due to the nature of this position and/or position responsibilities this position shall be subject to drug/alcohol testing in accordance with University Policy Statement 67.
LSU Is An Equal Opportunity Employer And SAME Agency LSU is designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (
[email protected] ).
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About Louisiana State University - University Recreation About LSU University Recreation:The mission of LSU University Recreation is to provide exceptional recreation facilities, programs and services that inspire, educate and empower students and the LSU community to cultivate active healthy lives.The University completed an $81.5 million expansion and redesign project that increased recreation space at LSU to approximately 250,000 sq. ft. The facility offers an outdoor leisure pool, an outdoor recreation center, as well as numerous fields, courts and multipurpose studios. LSU UREC operates the Student Recreation Center, the UREC Challenge Course, and the UREC Field Complex that includes competition fields,. About Louisiana State University:Since 1860, Louisiana State University has served the people of Louisiana, the region, the nation, and the world through extensive, multipurpose programs encompassing instruction, research, and public service. LSU is one of only 30 universities nationwide designated as a land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant institution. The University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degrees.
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