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Provide leadership and supervision of a comprehensive university recreation and wellness program that includes multiple facilities and a comprehensive programming schedule, and services to meet the needs of the University of Arkansas community, including students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Engaging students in meaningful learning outside of the classroom while providing a suite of high quality programs, activities, and services that support the health and wellness of the University community.

Summary Of Job DutiesResponsible for directing the day-to-day operations of UREC facilities and services. Served as a member of the Executive Director's leadership team providing assistance for departmental priorities, leadership, financial health, and planning priorities for the department. Managed the daily operations of the HPER Building, UREC Fitness Center, Wellness Suite and all UREC Outdoor collegiate recreational facilities. Staff responsibilities for this position included up to seven full-time staff, two graduate assistants, and 200+ student staff members. Additional responsibilities for this position included the enforcement and execution of facility policies and procedures, proper risk management practices, inventory control, and membership services.

Responsible for directing the day-to-day operations of UREC facilities and services. Planning, forecasting and budgeting for 5 facility areas. In charge of all facility renovation and maintenance, including construction of a 10 court tennis complex and renovation of a 10 acre sports complex to artificial turf. Additionally, serves as a member of the Director’s leadership team providing assistance for departmental priorities, leadership, financial health, and planning priorities for the department. Directly manages the daily operations of the 225,000 sq. ft. HPER Building, 6,000 sq. ft. UREC Fitness Center, and all UREC Outdoor collegiate recreational facilities. Staff responsibilities include up to five full-time staff, one graduate assistant, and 200+ student staff members. Additional responsibilities include the enforcement and execution of facility policies and procedures, proper risk management practices, inventory control, and membership services.

Responsible for assisting in the overall management of University Recreation and leadership of facility operations and services. Led the programming and management of two indoor (HPER Building and UREC FC) and outdoor recreation facilities. Responsible for full-time, graduate assistant and over 150 student-staff. Ensured enforcement and execution of facility policies and procedures, risk management practices, inventory control, and membership services. Additional responsibilities included: strategic development and management of budgets, personnel decisions, capital equipment and facility projects, and fiscal plans for programs and facilities.

Directly oversaw operations of the Donna Axum Fitness Center, UREC Fitness Center, UREC Sports Complex and assisted with the HPER building. As well as managed the Event Manager and supervised the rental program. Additional duties included the day to day management of part-time personnel, preventative maintenance, and fiscal responsibilities.

Program responsibilities were fitness center management, personnel management, inventory, membership and locker management, fiscal affairs, and other department area responsibilities.

The Graduate Assistant for Special Events and Instructional Programs assisted with the organization and administration of a comprehensive Special Events and Non-Credit Instruction Program within the overall efforts of the University Recreation department. Specific responsibilities include: • Plan, organize, administer, and evaluate a diverse program of recreational special events for University of Arkansas students and HPER Building members, including, but not limited to: open house events, incentive programs, and alternative activities. • Plan, organize, administer, and evaluate a diverse program of non-credit instructional classes for University of Arkansas students and HPER Building members, including programs such as Red Cross First Aid, CPR, Lifeguard Instruction; swim lessons, dance, martial arts, as well as other seasonal programs. • Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate non-credit program instructors. Ensure customer service to course participants. Ensure risk management procedures for all courses. • Collaborate with other campus organizations such as Student Affairs, Resident Life, and the Health Center to provide University-wide special events related to recreational sports. • Collaborate with the local American Red Cross chapter to provide appropriate certification opportunities for the community. • Effectively market and promote special events and instructional programs to a diverse university community. • Other duties include: Assist as needed in collaborative department programming efforts; Assist in student personnel and training programs; Budget management, equipment purchase, and inventory; Risk management and program evaluation.