Campus Recreation Coordinator

Student Success and Well-Being Recreation and Wellness Center:

At the UCF Recreation and Wellness Center, we strive to provide a safe, clean, dependable, quality, and fun environment. These are goals we set for ourselves, for the facility, for our programs, and ultimately, for our students' experience.

The Opportunity:

The UCF Student Success and Well-Being Recreation and Wellness Center is currently accepting applications for a Campus Recreation Coordinator for Aquatics and Facilities. This position is responsible for assisting with the overall day to day management of the Recreation and Wellness Center. The position will oversee the 2 swimming pools along with the staffing of Lifeguards and Building Managers.

This position/classification may be moved at management's discretion within the SSWB division to commensurate level position as determined by the Vice President of Student Success & Wellbeing or his/her designee.

This is an Auxiliary-funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Responsibilities:

• Assists with the overall day to day management of the Recreation and Wellness Center.

• Responsible for daily aquatic operations of both the Lap and Leisure pools.

• Coordinates the aquatic program to include, but not limited to, swim lessons, lifeguard certification, special events and reservations.

• Coordinates the Building Manager and Aquatic staff of approximately 50 employees.

• Areas of responsibility include recruitment, hiring, training, supervising, evaluation and overall development.

• Assists with coordinating facility reservations, specifically staffing of special needs.

• Responsible for recommending and purchasing of equipment and supplies and tracking aquatic equipment inventory.

• Responsible for Risk Management in areas of responsibility.

• Serve as instructor for American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED certification program.

• Provide feedback to the Associate Director of RWC Facilities regarding safety of programs, equipment and facilities accomplished by conducting daily observation and by using equipment.

• Facilitate and/or serve on RWC, SSWB and UCF Committees.

• Assists with the Coordination of maintenance and repair of equipment.

• Works closely with Student Government (SG) to meet the goals, objectives and expectations of one of their primary funded agencies.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's and 2+ years of relevant experience or Masters degree and 0+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer campus recreation experience.

• Facilities management and strong student development experience.

• American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification.

• American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification.

• CPO or AFO Certification.

• Water Safety Instructor.

• Lifeguard Instructor.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is an Auxiliary-funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

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• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• Flexible work environment 

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