Informal Recreation Coordinator - RecSports - UTK
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $45,000.00 - $47,000.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
flexible schedule
remote work opportunities
Job Description
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is a distinguished public research university with a rich history dating back to its founding in 1794. As Tennessee's flagship land-grant university, UT Knoxville is home to more than 38,000 students and a community of 10,000 employees known as the Volunteers. The university offers over 900 programs of study across 14 degree-granting colleges and schools, fostering a diverse academic environment dedicated to innovation, leadership, and service. With deep partnerships with industry leaders and major research facilities such as Oak Ridge National Laboratory, UT Knoxville maintains high standards of research and education. The university values its... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience working with students and student groups in a university campus recreation program or 2 years in related recreation programs
- Ability to work with diverse constituencies
- Prioritize multiple work responsibilities in a time-sensitive situation
- Work with limited supervision
- Supervise and delegate work to student staff
- Exercise good judgment
- Handle different situations with confidence, leadership, and flexibility
- Knowledge of supervising and programming recreation facilities
- Ability to use PC and Mac operating systems and Microsoft Office suite
- Strong skills in verbal and written communication, customer service, and interpersonal relationships
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience working with students and student groups in a university campus recreation program or 2 years working in related recreation programs
- Ability to work with diverse constituencies
- Ability to prioritize multiple work responsibilities in time-sensitive situations
- Work independently with limited supervision
- Ability to supervise and delegate work to student staff
- Exercise good judgment
- Handle various situations with confidence, leadership, and flexibility
- Knowledge of supervising and programming recreation facilities
- Ability to use PC and Mac operating systems and Microsoft Office suite
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Master's degree preferred
- One year of professional experience in campus recreation preferred
- Experience with When-to-Work and InnoSoft Fusion preferred
Job Duties
- Provide direction, training, oversight, and scheduling of student staff for TRECS and HPER
- Support the implementation, review, and enforcement of facility policies and procedures including facility access and emergency action plans
- Collaborate with the Assistant Director to assess and mitigate risk and ensure compliance with standards
- Facilitate regular staff meetings, training sessions, and performance evaluations
- Assist in coordinating operational logistics for recreation events, reservations, and special events
- Direct purchasing and inventory processes for facility supplies, equipment, and materials
- Plan and schedule one program a month during fall and spring semesters
- Input, check, and approve student payroll bi-weekly
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