| Job Description | The University of Notre Dame RecSports facilities team is responsible for the maintenance, management, and operations of the Smith Center for Recreational Sports, Rockne Memorial Building, North Dome at the Joyce Center, Ricci Family Fields, and a multitude of other spaces on Notre Dame’s campus. Each facility complements each other, providing opportunities for swimming, running, Olympic weight lifting, traditional strength training, bouldering, vertical climbing, cardio, and more. RecSports facilities are home to both fitness and intramural programming, as well as the primary gathering location for many university-recognized clubs and organizations. Facility Operations Coordinator (Smith Center) The Facility Operations Program Coordinator – Smith Center reports to and assists the Assistant Director of Facilities and Climbing Programs with the daily logistical operations and management of the Smith Center facility and climbing programs/facilities. This position must be committed to the mission, vision, and values of the University of Notre Dame and the Office of Recreational Sports (RecSports) and will be responsible for assuring that the facility is a safe and welcoming place for the entire University of Notre Dame Community. This position must be able to work as a team member and team leader, and possess outstanding interpersonal communication and organizational skills. The Facility Operations Program Coordinator is responsible for recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, supervising, evaluating, and retaining a cumulative staff of Recreation Attendants and Operations Supervisors in coordination with the Facility Operations Coordinators for the Rockne Memorial Building and the Joyce Center – North Dome. This position supervises staff responsible for managing and operating facilities at the Smith Center for Recreational Sports and other RecSports venues. While this role is responsible for the day-to-day needs of the facility, this person also supports the climbing and bouldering programs that operate within the Duncan Student Center and alongside the Smith Center. Personnel Management (45%) - Work collaboratively with all facility operations coordinators to ensure that 240+ students and part-time staff are trained, scheduled, supervised, and evaluated in accordance with all University/RecSports policies and procedures.
- Empower student and part-time facility staff to address, problem-solve, and manage daily activities, facility maintenance issues, special events, and other building needs.
- Develop, coordinate, and lead training with student Operations Supervisors, Recreation Attendants, and part-time staff.
- Responsible for the certification administration and maintenance of RecSports facilities staff members.
- Assist in developing, coordinating, and supervising all RecSports customer service programs and initiatives, including annual all-staff training each August.
- Manage schedules in InnoSoft Fusion recreation management software and educate all staff on its use and troubleshooting.
- Manage all employment records, including certifications, risk management training, and personnel evaluations.
- Possess/obtain and maintain the following American Red Cross certifications: CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers with First Aid, CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers Instructor, and First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor.
- Act as a liaison between RecSports and all groups that utilize the facility.
Facility Management (45%) - Ensure that all Smith Center spaces, including the climbing wall, fitness spaces, locker rooms, activity rooms, basketball courts, and weight rooms, are operated safely and in compliance with RecSports/University policy and procedure.
- Ability to assist in the facility management and operations of a climbing facility, including possessing the necessary instructor-level skills and certifications.
- Coordinate and supervise daily equipment and towel service check-out programs.
- Maintain and purchase new check-out equipment.
- Coordinate and supervise credit card handling policies and procedures.
- Collaborate and assist in the development, coordination, training, and implementation of all University and RecSports Emergency Action Plans.
- Educate and update staff on proper RecSports Emergency Action Plans, including, but not limited to, first-responder responsibilities, evacuation protocols, and procedures for bodily fluid cleanup.
- Collaborate and support the climbing wall, fitness, special events, intramural sports, club sports programs, and other University and student groups with any facility requests.
- Assist and collaborate with the facilities team in coordinating any special facility access requests.
- Provide coordination and oversight of RecSports programs and events in RecSports facilities.
- Plan, organize, and implement RecSports summer climbing wall activities and facility operations.
- Various evening and weekend work is required for this position, specifically during RecSports operating/programming hours.
- Serve as an on-campus point of contact and in an on-call capacity for RecSports special events.
Other Duties (10%) - Participates as an integral member of a large, multifaceted Student Development team interacting daily with colleagues in the Office of Community Standards, Student Activities Office, University Bands, Family Resource Center, and Student Media groups.
- Instruct American Red Cross certification classes for RecSports employees as needed.
- Serve as an integral member of the Facilities Team, composed of facility operations coordinators, two assistant directors, and an associate director.
- Various evening and weekend work is required for this position, specifically during RecSports operating/programming hours.
- Assist with RecSports special events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
This is a full-time, in-person, 12-month role with various evening and weekend responsibilities throughout the academic year, as well as limited evening and weekend responsibilities throughout the summer. |