Assistant Director, Facilities Operations and Aquatics

EXPIRED

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building: Dodge Physical Fitness Center
• Salary Range: $58,500-$60,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building: Dodge Physical Fitness Center
• Salary Range: $58,500-$60,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Athletics Facilities Operations and Aquatics position assists the Associate Athletics Director of Physical Education, Recreation, and Facilities Operations in the overall administration of The Dodge Fitness Center and Uris Moratorium, including assisting the Director of Athletic Facilities and Events in oversight and management for aquatic events.

Responsibilities

• Management of general scheduling logistics for intercollegiate athletics, physical education, recreation and special events at Dodge Fitness Center
• Monitor and coordinate all physical building maintenance, project management, and custodial direction and report and track all custodial and mechanical complaints for all athletic facilities to Columbia University Facilities
• Supervise and assist in the hiring and training of student and short-term casual staff for all aquatic’s operations including but not limited to hiring, training, payroll, evaluation, and termination of lifeguards and event staff
• Assisting with Risk Management support of the department including but not limited to providing CPR, First Aid, and AED certification trainings to all staff as needed and reviewing and updating Department Emergency Action Plans
• Schedule and direct (where appropriate) University personnel (e.g., Public Safety, Custodial, Mechanical, etc.) and third-party vendors
• Leads and/or supports all events in Uris Pool, including but not limited to Athletics Contests, Department events, University Events, and Rentals
• Assists in Uris Pool operations including compliance with health, safety, and operational codes and standards
• Assisting in the management of department vehicles including but not limited to scheduling usage, coordinating training and approval of drivers, review and tracking of maintenance, insurance, inspections. EZ passes and gas cards, implementation of new vehicle monitoring system including policies and procedures; must be able to drive department vehicles
• Assist with managing an approved budget for responsible areas including implementing all cost-accounting measures related to all indirect and direct costs of operation.
• Develop and manage short-term and long-term facility upgrade plans for athletic facilities, as directed by the Associate Athletics  Director of Physical Education, Recreation, and Facilities Operations.
• Exhibit the highest professional standards and ethical behavior with adherence to NCAA, Ivy League Conference, University, and the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education rules and regulations
• Contribute to the maintenance of good working relationships with all members of the Department
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Director, Intercollegiate Athletics and Physical Education

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum of zero to two years’ related experience required.
• Demonstrated record of successful planning, budgeting, analyzing and managing financial and human resources required.
• Valid US Drivers License.
• Ability to drive Department Vehicles
• Lifeguard Instructor Certification
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously required.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills required.
• Current CPO or AFO certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior Aquatics Management experience
• An advanced degree is preferred
• Successful experience in athletics administration, NCAA Division I level preferred

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