Informal Recreation Coordinator
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Description

Position Announcement

Informal Recreation Coordinator

RecSports

 

RecSports within the Division of Student Life at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville invites applications and nominations for the position of Informal Recreation Coordinator. This is an exempt, 12-month, full-time, non-tenure-track, staff position.

The mission of the RecSports department is to provide & engage our students & community with holistic recreational experiences that cultivate wellness and the Volunteer Spirit through programs, facilities, services, & employment.

The Position: Reporting to the Assistant Director, the Informal Recreation Coordinator assists with all aspects of facilities management and manages the student staff dedicated to facilities operations.

Responsibilities:

·         Provides direction, training, oversight, and scheduling the Tennessee Recreation Center for Students (TRECS) and the Health and Physical Education Building (HPER) student staff.

·         Provide consistency in enforcement of all facility policy and procedures.

·         Coordinate space for program and event use.

·         Plan, schedule and document all employee trainings. 

·         Plan and schedule one program a month during the fall and spring semesters.

·         Ensure department, university, and local policies and standards are met for TRECS and HPER.

·         Oversee all special events in TRECS and HPER.

 

The University and Region: UTK is the state’s flagship, land-grant university. We are a Research 1 university, housing 11 colleges and 900+ programs of study. With an enrollment of 35,000 students, our undergraduate and graduate programs are repeatedly ranked among top national programs. The city of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, a diverse music scene, active neighborhoods, unique restaurants, and a robust offering of outdoor and cultural activities. UTK is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains; and a day’s drive to Memphis, Chicago and Washington D.C. Knoxville and the surrounding counties have a statistical area population of over 850,000 people. The Knoxville region houses many leading corporations, including Bush Brothers & Company, Discovery Inc., Tennessee Valley Authority, and Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Qualifications

What We Require:

·         Bachelor’s degree required. Students graduating during the Spring 2024 semester are welcome to apply as all degree requirements must be completed on or before the expected start date of June 1, 2024.

 

What We Prefer:

·         One (1) year of professional experience working with students in a campus recreation program or similar organization of comparable size

·         Master’s degree

·         Experience with When-to-Work and InnoSoft Fusion

 

Salary Range:  This position is a Market Range 07.  The anticipated salary for this position is $42,000. Final salary is commensurate with experience and other qualifications and is accompanied by a full university benefits package.

 

Application Process: Please complete the on-line application for full consideration at hr.utk.edu. This includes a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references.  A review of all applications will begin on April 1, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.

Job: Student Services
Primary Location: US-Tennessee-knoxville
Organization: Spsf-Recreation Complex
Schedule: Full-time
Job Posting: Mar 25, 2024, 2:50:12 PM

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