Facility Management, Graduate Assistant, Special Events
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Position Summary:
The Facilities Operations Graduate Assistant oversees the daily operations of the facilities and programs for Seattle University Recreation: William F. Eisiminger Fitness Center and Redhawk Complex (150,000 square-foot indoor recreation and athletic facility), East & West Pools (two six-lane 25-yard pools), SU Park (multi-purpose field, softball field, and jogging track), and four tennis courts. The Graduate Assistant will work directly with the Assistant Director of Facility Operations & Aquatics to support staff development opportunities, patron experiences, and facility operation needs. The following responsibilities listed below will be performed with ongoing support and guidance from the Graduate Assistant’s supervisor.
Length of Term:
Typical working hours: 20/week.
Schedule will be flexible with a mix of office hours between 9am-4pm and night/weekend shifts
Responsibilities:
Assists in the hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, and evaluation of 50 student employees, including Facility Managers, Facility Operations Staff and Member Services
Assists in the planning and facilitation of all Facilities staff meetings, training, and development sessions
Oversee Member Services Operations including equipment checkout and rentals, membership concerns, rental locker operations.
Oversees Facilities staff payroll and assist in program area budget development
Supervise waivers, radio inventory, facility counts, lost and found, and staff certifications
Create resource guides, procedural manuals, and other tools for employee reference
Collaborate across all department program areas to ensure Facilities staff maintain current and accurate knowledge of programs, services, facility hours, and policies
Maintain equipment inventory and make recommendations for purchases
Assist with employee accountability concerns and staff initiatives
Assist in review and update of facility policies and employee operating procedures
Assist with facility inspections and communicate maintenance or housekeeping needs
Assist with cross-training of all UREC Staffing areas; Aquatics, Competitive Sports, Facilities, Fitness, Marketing, and Outdoor Adventure Recreation
Serve on a departmental working group: Risk Management, Technology, Marketing or Assessment
Application Process
Submit the following application materials by email to Assistant Director of University Recreation, Facility Operations & Aquatics, Wally Kasprzycki (kaspw@seattleu.edu)
Cover letter
Resume, including your GPA and GRE Scores (if available)
Three references
Qualifications:
Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED – must be completed within first 30 days of employment
Experience working in a collegiate recreation setting
Employment will only be granted upon acceptance to a Seattle University Master’s program, either Student Development Administration (SDA), Sport Business Leadership (MSBL) or Albers School of Business
Bachelor’s degree
At least two years of experience or involvement as an undergraduate in recreational sports, sports marketing, and or related field
Effective communication skills and conflict management skills
Competent with Microsoft Office Suite
About Seattle University Recreation
University Recreation (UREC) includes the following program and operational areas: Aquatics, Competitive Sports (intramural sports and sport clubs), Facilities, Fitness, Marketing, and Outdoor. University Recreation inspires, educates, and empowers the Seattle University community to live happier, healthier, and more successful lives. Whether it is promoting wellness, providing worthwhile recreational activities, or building community, the Department of University Recreation is an integral component of a Seattle University student’s holistic education. UREC is a part of the division of Student Development therefore, we are committed to creating a vital and engaged campus community that challenges and supports undergraduate, graduate, and professional students to learn and develop the knowledge, skills, and values needed to lead and serve in an interdependent, global society. UREC Values • Student Focused: Students are essential to the success of the department and enable UREC to provide facilities and programs designed to fit the students’ needs. • Community: Building positive relationships through working and participating in recreation. • Proactive: Assessing programs, risk, poli...cies, and procedures to provide high quality services and programming aligned with the needs of Seattle University. • Learning Focused: Working in UREC provides the opportunity to put skills and education into practice in a mentoring environment allowing for growth and development • Fun: Working in a recreational setting should be enjoyable and rewarding
