Operations Coordinator, Campus Recreation - UT Chattanooga

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) is a prominent public university located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, dedicated to fostering academic excellence and student success. It offers a diverse range of programs and facilities aimed at enhancing the campus experience, including the Aquatics and Recreation Center and Maclellan Gym. These facilities encompass over 100,000 square feet of multipurpose, athletic, and recreational spaces designed to serve the university community and local residents. UTC emphasizes creating a welcoming, inclusive, and professionally enriching environment for both students and staff, encouraging involvement and growth within their respective roles.

The role of Operations Coordinator at UTC is a dynamic and essential position within the Campus Recreation department. This position involves managing and supervising daily operations at the Aquatics and Recreation Center and Maclellan Gym, overseeing over 20 part-time student employees, and coordinating a variety of facility services and programs. The Operations Coordinator is responsible for ensuring safety, customer service excellence, event management, facility rentals, and open recreation activities. By effectively managing a significant space with diverse programming, the coordinator plays a crucial role in facilitating a vibrant and well-organized campus recreation environment.

The Operations Coordinator’s duties extend beyond supervision to include staff development through training in customer service, conflict management, and risk management, promoting professional growth and leadership among student workers. The role involves coordinating rentals and reservations, managing schedules, billing, contracts, and facility preparations, and actively seeking revenue-generation opportunities. Additionally, the coordinator assists in developing and monitoring an annual budget exceeding $90,000, encompassing labor, programming, maintenance, and equipment. They also help implement security initiatives to maintain a safe environment.

This full-time, on-site position offers a competitive anticipated hiring salary of $47,250 within the UT Market Range MR07. It is ideal for individuals with a bachelor’s degree and experience in recreational or athletic facility management, event planning, and staff supervision. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga values candidates who bring knowledge of facility operations and reservation processes, and certifications in First Aid, CPR, and AED are advantageous. The role contributes significantly to advancing the mission of Campus Recreation, Enrollment Management, Student Affairs, and the broader UTC community by fostering a positive recreational experience, supporting strategic departmental goals, and participating in campus-wide initiatives.