INSTITUTION - University of Houston is a Division I university with over 47,000 undergraduate and post graduate students enrolled and is one of the most diverse student populations in the nation, designated as a Hispanic-serving and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution.   UH has strong athletic programs and is in the Big 12 Athletic Conference.  The Campus Recreation and Wellness Center Natatorium serves as home to the six-time champion varsity swim and dive team.  Benefits include employer paid health coverage, retirement through the Teacher Retirement System, Power Up Wellness program, professional development opportunities, and staff scholarships available for eligible employees pursuing further education.

DEPARTMENT - Contributing to an institutional culture of care, the Department of Campus Recreation is one of six departments that comprise the Health and Well-being portfolio within the Division of Student Affairs.  UH is committed to supporting all students, faculty, and staff, is a Jed Campus and is focused on Health Promoting University principles.  Campus Recreation plays an integral role in the well-being of the UH community. 

DISCOVER THE SPACE CITY - The City of Houston is a global city that is rich with arts and entertainment including vibrant Theater and Museum Districts, the World Series winning Houston Astros, Houston Texans and Houston Rockets, Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash, cultural events, and over 1400 acres of green space for outdoor enthusiasts.  H-Town is home to NASA, has countless dining options, and is a short drive to the Gulf Coast.   

JOB DESCRIPTION: 

The Operations Director is responsible for the day to day operations of recreation facilities including the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, Gertner Field, CRWC Field, and tennis courts related to access, risk management, operational hours, housekeeping and maintenance, reservations, personnel, equipment purchases and facility policies.  In addition the Assistant Director is responsible for budgetary planning, developing reports, and participating in the long term planning.   This position reports to the Associate Director.  Evening, weekend, and holiday hours required.  Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:   

• Direct the recruitment, hiring, training, supervision, evaluation, and scheduling of a fulltime coordinator and student staff; Responsible for the professional development and training of fulltime, and student operations staff; Provide feedback, instruction, and guidance to support professional growth of staff and to ensure departmental initiatives are accomplished 
• Provide leadership and management for all facilities and operations to include facility inspections, cleanliness, maintenance, and documentation; Contribute to the development of routine and preventative maintenance plans, procedures and assist with management of there execution; assist with coordination of the repair and replacement of fitness and other equipment
• Assess, evaluate and mitigate risk for all facilities to ensure compliance with university, local and state standards, as well as follow industry standards;  Contributes to departmental risk and safety plans in collaboration with the departmental Safety Committee;  Create, interpret, and apply policies and procedures
• Execute and manage facility reservations including communications with rental groups, develop contract packets, formal user agreements and facility scheduling for departmental programs, student organizations, University Departments and external groups. Ensure compliance with UH and departmental guidelines and procedures for all internal/external groups;  Provide oversight for event coordination, logistics, and event management as needed
• Develop and maintain partnerships with both internal and external partners within the Division, academic units, and external groups; Contributes to the development and execution of partner agreements and the scheduling and execution of events
• Develops, administers and analyzes operations budget, financial records and payroll processes; Maintains accurate records and creates various administrative reports including semester reports, assessment reports, and others; Contributes to long range strategic planning and assessment for operations
• Other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: A Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Health Education, Physical Education, Sports Management, Recreation or related field. Master's degree is preferred.  

Experience: Minimum requirements are at least three years of experience working in a leadership or supervisory capacity with an emphasis on staff development, fiscal management, program implementation, and facility operations/management. The ideal applicant will have a minimum of 5- years of progressive experience.  Applicants should demonstrate ability to lead and manage a Coordinator and student employees. Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as demonstrated leadership ability are also desirable.  Team oriented ideals, willingness to work hard, and a desire to learn is important in this position.  

Skills or Certifications:  Must have Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) and First Aid certifications; and must obtain CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor certification within first year of employment.

Salary:  Commensurate with experience                                                                                                                                         

APPLICATIONS:  Applications will be taken until the position is filled, however review will begin December 1, 2024.  Applicants must apply online at the University of Houston, Human Resources page at click here.  Please submit cover letter, resume and list of 3 references with online application.   Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This position is security sensitive and requires a criminal history investigation of the final candidate.

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

About University of Houston

Founded in 1927, the University of Houston is a culturally diverse public urban institution seeking to become one of the nation’s top research universities. The University is located on 567 beautifully landscaped acres near downtown Houston. The University has over 46,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The student population has more than 60% minority students (African American, Asian, Hispanic, and Native American) and 9.4% are international students representing more than 100 countries. UH is considered to have one of the most diverse student populations in the nation. UH is located in Houston, Texas, the nation’s fourth-largest city and the energy capital of the world.

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