Recreation Program Assistant Director of Facility Operations

Specific Job Duties & Tasks

• Oversee daily operations of recreational facilities, including staffing, scheduling, and event   setup/teardown

• Manage facility scheduling and coordinate usage across programs, events, athletics, and external groups

• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate full-time and part-time staff

• Ensure compliance with safety, risk management, and emergency procedures

• Lead membership services, including sales, renewals, and program registration

• Develop, implement, and evaluate recreational and educational programs

• Coordinate and execute special events, tournaments, and group reservations

• Maintain and manage facility equipment, inventory, and maintenance needs

• Provide excellent customer service and resolve member concerns and service issues

• Monitor program effectiveness; collect, analyze, and report data for continuous improvement

• Assist with budget preparation, expense tracking, and financial reporting

• Support marketing and outreach efforts to promote programs and services

• Collaborate with campus departments and community partners

• Maintain accurate records, reports, and compliance documentation

• Provide CPR/First Aid/AED training and ensure staff certifications are current

For a detailed job description, please email Michelle Sehmann at michelle-sehmann@uiowa.edu

About the Division of Student Life

The Division of Student Life is comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, work together to keep our students safe, and provide them with life-changing experiences. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreational Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.

• Minimum of 3 years of collegiate recreation experience

• Extensive understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors and ability to provide examples of savvy approaches to effectively resolving conflicts or complaints.

• Current American Red Cross CPR, AED, and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 1 month of start date.

• Current American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of start date.

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience supervising staff, including student employees, in a college/university setting<