Coordinator of Recreation Operations for Competitive Sports and Concession Operations

Position Title:

Coordinator of Recreation Operations for Competitive Sports and Concession Operations

Compensation:

$43,888-$43,888

Department:

Recreation Services

About this opportunity:

The Coordinator of Recreation Operations for Competitive Sports and Concessions operations is housed within Ball State University’s division of Business and Auxiliary Services under the department of Recreation Services, which plays a vital role in fostering wellness, community, and active engagement across the campus ecosystem. Located in Muncie, Indiana, Ball State University is a world-class, comprehensive public research institution defined by its bold "We Fly" ethos, state-of-the-art facilities, and deep institutional ties to regional development. The campus is proudly woven into the fabric of Muncie, a historic, welcoming city of approximately 65,000 residents that serves as the county seat of Delaware County. Situated just an hour northeast of Indianapolis, the region beautifully balances a classic Midwest college-town energy with accessible urban amenities, featuring a rich cultural landscape—highlighted by the Minnetrista Museum & Gardens—and exceptional outdoor resources like the White River greenways and Prairie Creek Reservoir. Together, the university and the broader East Central Indiana community offer an incredibly affordable, tight-knit, and rewarding environment to live, work, and connect.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Function:

Provide support in all operational functions of Recreation Services. Areas include but are not limited to the management of student staff and situations in: aquatics, programs, facilities, marketing, membership services, Recreation Services events, and Sport Facilities events. Programs include but are not limited to: coverage of all programs (Learn to Swim, Family Swim, Master’s Swim, Youth and Family Programming and others), intramural sports, and club sport events. Ability to work nights and weekends.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Administer and further develop, plan, and coordinate a comprehensive university recreation program that includes but is not limited to Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, Programs and Concession Operations. Other areas include the management of Recreation Services membership services, and event management.

Management of other areas including but not limited to: Outdoor Pursuits Climbing Wall, Rental Center, Trips, Facilities, Aquatic Programming, Youth and Family, Marketing, Informal Programming, Rec Fit, Informal Recreation Spaces and other Recreation Services facilities and programs as needed.

Recruit, hire, train, and develop staff such as student employees, while actively promoting and developing opportunities for those students.

Manage the day-to-day operations of all facility related functions with Recreation Services and Concession Operations including but not limited to risk, financial compliance, travel, allocation of finances, purchasing, inventory management, and trademark compliance associated with the areas of Aquatics, Facilities, Intramural Sports Program, Sport Club Program,  Community Programs, and Concession Operations. Assist in the CPR/AED/First-Aid certification process for all staff and program participants.

Provide an effective risk management plan for all areas of responsibility. Provide an environment that is safe, conducive for social fellowship, and meaningful interactions for all participants.

Manage financial resources, including student and casual staff payroll, in accordance with university policies and procedures. Assist in the oversight of accurate accounting and management of all financial transactions associated with the areas of Aquatics, Facilities, Informal Programming, Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, Community Programs, Youth and Family, Concession Operations, and Event Management.

Develop annual goals and objectives, which accurately reflect the operations of the Office of Sports Facilities and Recreation Services, as well as the goals and mission of Ball State University.

Develop, create, and maintain program reports for the areas of Aquatics, Facilities, Informal Programming, Intramural Sports, Sport Club Program, Community Programs, Concession Operations, and Event Management. Maintaining industry standards, evaluation, and assessment of all programs completed as assigned.

Provide support in the procurement and management of equipment and supplies in all areas including Aquatics, Facilities, Informal Programming, Intramural Sports, Sport Clubs, Youth and Family Programs, Concession Operations, and Event Management.

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