Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $47,654.00 - $60,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
On-call
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Professional development assistance
Job Description
West Texas A&M University is a respected public university located in Canyon, Texas, known for its commitment to high-quality education, student engagement, and fostering a supportive campus environment. The university is part of The A&M System, which offers competitive benefit packages to support the health and wellness of its workforce, including comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, health and lifestyle programs, and optional retirement savings opportunities. Employees are also eligible for paid leave programs and 13-15 paid holidays annually. The university values diversity, inclusion, and aims to maintain a positive work environment that aligns with its strategic goals and accreditation... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Minimum of eight years of related experience
- Passionate about holistic wellness and recreational sports to enhance student wellbeing
- Leadership and strategic planning experience
- Knowledge of risk management practices
- Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software
- Strong skills in engaging students and community members
- Ability to collaborate with diverse groups
- Exceptional written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to work well under pressure in a team environment
- Professional demeanor
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required
- Must obtain First Aid and CPR certifications within 90 days if not currently certified
- Must obtain Certified Pool Operator certification within one year if not currently certified
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
- Eight years of related experience
- Passionate about holistic wellness and recreational sports
- Knowledge of leadership, strategic planning, and risk management
- Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet programs
- Skilled at engaging students in events and activities
- Ability to work cooperatively with students, community members, and university personnel
- Exceptional written communication, time management, and decision-making skills
- Outstanding organizational skills
- Comfortable in a team-centered, cross-trained, collaborative environment
- Goal-oriented with ability to work under pressure
- Professional demeanor
- Master's degree preferred
- Experience in a college recreation setting preferred
- First Aid and CPR certifications preferred (must obtain within 90 days if not certified)
- Certified Pool Operator certification preferred (must obtain within one year if not certified)
- Group fitness certification(s) preferred
- Knowledge of reservation, intramural sports, and recreational facility software platforms preferred
Job Duties
- Creates and supports a fun, positive, and encouraging student wellness environment
- Ensures creation and hosting of regular weekly events in various facilities
- Increases student participation in recreational activities including intramural sports, club sports, outdoor programs, fitness programs, game room, bowling, swimming, and weight-lifting
- Manages a team of professional staff to meet student wellness and recreation needs
- Directly oversees aquatics programming and events
- Develops innovative engagement strategies with campus partners such as Campus Activities, Greek organizations, academic departments, and Residential Living
- Trains professional and student staff to meet high service standards
- Monitors expenditures and manages budgets for recreational programs and events
- Utilizes benchmarking and performance indicators to achieve strategic metrics
- Keeps current on trends and adjusts programs and spaces based on student feedback
- Ensures facility and programs safety
- Collaborates with campus partners to minimize risks
- Oversees facility improvements to enhance student satisfaction
- Hires, trains, and supervises professional and student staff
- Ensures compliance with risk management, travel, and procurement policies
- Conducts routine facility and equipment inspections
- Manages indoor aquatics facility as a Certified Pool Operator
- Oversees preventive maintenance and custodial services
- Provides oversight for construction projects and repairs
- Maintains budget for facility maintenance
- Serves as key university contact for student recreation and wellness programming
- Collaborates on marketing and promotion of recreational opportunities
- Promotes a positive and communicative work environment
- Assists with departmental strategic planning and learning assessment
- Ensures compliance with required training courses
- Performs other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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