William Paterson University
Associate Director of Recreation
William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey, United States, 07470
Associate Director Of Recreation
Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University. We invite you to join William Paterson University: a wonderful community to learn, work, grow, and thrive. William Paterson University has been named to Forbes' prestigious "Best Employers by State" list for 2024, recognizing the institution as one of the best-ranked employers in New Jersey based on nationwide surveys. WP is one of four education institutions on the Garden State's list this year. Here is the link to the article forbes-best-in-state-employers-new-jersey-2024. William Paterson University is among more than 40 companies and organizations that will be honored with a 2024 NJBIZ Empowering Women Award for their commitment to supporting and elevating women employees. William Paterson University employs approximately 1000 full time employees in the state who work in a variety of positions ranging from professors to administrative assistants and administrators, physical plant operations, campus police, athletics coaches, academic advisors, and more. William Paterson also boasts a four-day summer work week from mid-May to mid-August (Fridays off), during which all employees participate in our award-winning Summer Learning series. Spanning more than 400 wooded acres in suburban Wayne, New Jersey
just 20 miles from New York City
our campus is one of the most diverse in the nation and it ranks in the top 4 percent of colleges for social mobility. William Paterson is a strong proponent of employees growing their careers there. More than fifty percent of the University's roles are filled by promotions from within. We're not only committed to social mobility for our students, but also for our employees. Your work as a member of our team is important to our students and to the progress of our University. What you do here matters, and we value every contribution. William Paterson University welcomes application for the role of Associate Director of Recreation. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation, the Associate Director of Recreation is a 12-month full-time position primarily focused on facilities, operations, and well-being in the context of recreation. Department Overview
The William Paterson University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation is an integral part of the University's overall mission to provide its students with a comprehensive educational experience, one that stresses the importance of academic, personal, emotional, social and physical development. As a part of the University's Division of Student Development the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has long been a source of pride for the entire campus community, thanks to the Pioneers' outstanding achievements on and off the competitive fields of play. Currently sponsoring 13 NCAA Division III teams (baseball, men's and women's basketball, field hockey, football, men's golf, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and women's swimming and diving, women's tennis, women's volleyball), William Paterson is a member of the New Jersey Athletic Conference, one of the most competitive leagues in the nation. At William Paterson, each individual is encouraged and inspired to achieve as a scholar, citizen and athlete. The development of critical life-long values such as hard work, fair play, honesty, integrity, cooperation, leadership and teamwork will help you become not only a successful student-athlete, but also a champion in the game of life. Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:
Oversee day-to-day physical Athletics and Recreation facility maintenance, including facility tours, maintenance inspections, and small scale repairs as capable. Assist with large scale facility projects, particularly serving as the direct contact with vendors as warranted. Serve as primary day of event supervisor during Sports and Recreation Center special events and facility rentals. Review, plan, and approve Athletics and Recreation internal facility requests and external rentals. Ensure facility rentals are consistent with University and state guidelines. Maintain facility access control system and monitor usage for Sports and Recreation Center, Overlook Fitness Center, and [shared] Wightman Pool. Ensure all facilities operate within required risk management procedures and oversee the implementation of standardized safety practices. Ensure that accurate records for general maintenance, replacement, and repairs for all facilities are kept. Support for the pool and aquatics program, as needed. Maintain operations and supplies inventory for Sports and Recreation Center and Overlook Fitness Center. Develop and maintain daily/weekly/annual facility and equipment cleaning schedules for staff, custodians, and maintenance staff. Oversee fitness equipment including coordinating service and repairs and recommending replacements or new items. Serve as the direct supervisor for the Recreation Administration Graduate Assistant. With the support of Recreation Administration Graduate Assistant, recruit, develop, manage, and lead student staff in all aspects of Athletics and Recreation facility operations. Develop and maintain student staff schedules to ensure that the facility is appropriately staffed and operated within budget. Coordinate with Hospitality Services on external rentals and University rentals including developing estimated and final expense billing, staffing, equipment, campus resources, and facility and rental administration. Maintain facility calendars and program schedules for sports and Recreation Center, Overlook Fitness Center, and [shared] Wightman Pool. Track and maintain student and professional staff CPR and first aid certifications and lifeguard staff certifications. Coordinate classes and/or teach American Red Cross CPR/First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogen, and AED certification courses for all departmental staff. Support programming efforts by Recreation area. Qualifications
Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. Two (2) or more years of professional campus recreation experience (substitute two years of graduate assistant experience for one year of professional experience). Experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated experience hiring, training, and supervising student employees. Demonstrated experience developing and leading recreation and/or fitness programs. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include early mornings, late evenings, and/or weekends. Possess Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid certifications or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire. Preferred: Bachelor's degree with a degree in exercise science, sport management, health education, health promotion or related field. Master's degree. Experience with wellness and/or wellbeing programming and fitness facility oversight. Professional staff supervisory experience. Aquatics program and staff oversight experience. Personal Attributes and Traits:
Demonstrated desire to help others expand upon their potential and talents. Capable of perceiving and understanding other people - empathetic and inclusive. Able to appear rational and in-control when facing problems or crises. Demonstrated ability to make decisions by looking at the essential elements and without having all the facts and data - intuitive. Clear purpose and enthusiasm for developing innovative and inclusive programs. Clear dedication to self improvement with defined growth mentality. AFT Salary Grade 24 - $73,899.90 - $118,221.25. This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit. Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume/CV. Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and all documents should be uploaded where prompted to upload your resume/cv. General questions related to this application process, please contact talent@wpunj.edu. Please include with your inquiry the Job Requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department. Salary Range: $84,980. Total Rewards and Benefits: Click here to view the total rewards of working at WP. William Paterson University is committed to protecting your privacy and will not sell your personal information. EEO Statement: William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion,
Thank you for your interest in working at William Paterson University. We invite you to join William Paterson University: a wonderful community to learn, work, grow, and thrive. William Paterson University has been named to Forbes' prestigious "Best Employers by State" list for 2024, recognizing the institution as one of the best-ranked employers in New Jersey based on nationwide surveys. WP is one of four education institutions on the Garden State's list this year. Here is the link to the article forbes-best-in-state-employers-new-jersey-2024. William Paterson University is among more than 40 companies and organizations that will be honored with a 2024 NJBIZ Empowering Women Award for their commitment to supporting and elevating women employees. William Paterson University employs approximately 1000 full time employees in the state who work in a variety of positions ranging from professors to administrative assistants and administrators, physical plant operations, campus police, athletics coaches, academic advisors, and more. William Paterson also boasts a four-day summer work week from mid-May to mid-August (Fridays off), during which all employees participate in our award-winning Summer Learning series. Spanning more than 400 wooded acres in suburban Wayne, New Jersey
just 20 miles from New York City
our campus is one of the most diverse in the nation and it ranks in the top 4 percent of colleges for social mobility. William Paterson is a strong proponent of employees growing their careers there. More than fifty percent of the University's roles are filled by promotions from within. We're not only committed to social mobility for our students, but also for our employees. Your work as a member of our team is important to our students and to the progress of our University. What you do here matters, and we value every contribution. William Paterson University welcomes application for the role of Associate Director of Recreation. Reporting to the Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Recreation, the Associate Director of Recreation is a 12-month full-time position primarily focused on facilities, operations, and well-being in the context of recreation. Department Overview
The William Paterson University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation is an integral part of the University's overall mission to provide its students with a comprehensive educational experience, one that stresses the importance of academic, personal, emotional, social and physical development. As a part of the University's Division of Student Development the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics has long been a source of pride for the entire campus community, thanks to the Pioneers' outstanding achievements on and off the competitive fields of play. Currently sponsoring 13 NCAA Division III teams (baseball, men's and women's basketball, field hockey, football, men's golf, men's and women's soccer, softball, men's and women's swimming and diving, women's tennis, women's volleyball), William Paterson is a member of the New Jersey Athletic Conference, one of the most competitive leagues in the nation. At William Paterson, each individual is encouraged and inspired to achieve as a scholar, citizen and athlete. The development of critical life-long values such as hard work, fair play, honesty, integrity, cooperation, leadership and teamwork will help you become not only a successful student-athlete, but also a champion in the game of life. Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:
Oversee day-to-day physical Athletics and Recreation facility maintenance, including facility tours, maintenance inspections, and small scale repairs as capable. Assist with large scale facility projects, particularly serving as the direct contact with vendors as warranted. Serve as primary day of event supervisor during Sports and Recreation Center special events and facility rentals. Review, plan, and approve Athletics and Recreation internal facility requests and external rentals. Ensure facility rentals are consistent with University and state guidelines. Maintain facility access control system and monitor usage for Sports and Recreation Center, Overlook Fitness Center, and [shared] Wightman Pool. Ensure all facilities operate within required risk management procedures and oversee the implementation of standardized safety practices. Ensure that accurate records for general maintenance, replacement, and repairs for all facilities are kept. Support for the pool and aquatics program, as needed. Maintain operations and supplies inventory for Sports and Recreation Center and Overlook Fitness Center. Develop and maintain daily/weekly/annual facility and equipment cleaning schedules for staff, custodians, and maintenance staff. Oversee fitness equipment including coordinating service and repairs and recommending replacements or new items. Serve as the direct supervisor for the Recreation Administration Graduate Assistant. With the support of Recreation Administration Graduate Assistant, recruit, develop, manage, and lead student staff in all aspects of Athletics and Recreation facility operations. Develop and maintain student staff schedules to ensure that the facility is appropriately staffed and operated within budget. Coordinate with Hospitality Services on external rentals and University rentals including developing estimated and final expense billing, staffing, equipment, campus resources, and facility and rental administration. Maintain facility calendars and program schedules for sports and Recreation Center, Overlook Fitness Center, and [shared] Wightman Pool. Track and maintain student and professional staff CPR and first aid certifications and lifeguard staff certifications. Coordinate classes and/or teach American Red Cross CPR/First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogen, and AED certification courses for all departmental staff. Support programming efforts by Recreation area. Qualifications
Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university. Two (2) or more years of professional campus recreation experience (substitute two years of graduate assistant experience for one year of professional experience). Experience working with individuals of diverse backgrounds. Demonstrated experience hiring, training, and supervising student employees. Demonstrated experience developing and leading recreation and/or fitness programs. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to work a flexible schedule, which may include early mornings, late evenings, and/or weekends. Possess Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid certifications or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire. Preferred: Bachelor's degree with a degree in exercise science, sport management, health education, health promotion or related field. Master's degree. Experience with wellness and/or wellbeing programming and fitness facility oversight. Professional staff supervisory experience. Aquatics program and staff oversight experience. Personal Attributes and Traits:
Demonstrated desire to help others expand upon their potential and talents. Capable of perceiving and understanding other people - empathetic and inclusive. Able to appear rational and in-control when facing problems or crises. Demonstrated ability to make decisions by looking at the essential elements and without having all the facts and data - intuitive. Clear purpose and enthusiasm for developing innovative and inclusive programs. Clear dedication to self improvement with defined growth mentality. AFT Salary Grade 24 - $73,899.90 - $118,221.25. This position may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, which includes health and dental insurance and retirement plans. To learn more, please visit. Interested candidates will be prompted to complete an application and submit a cover letter and resume/CV. Submission of all documents listed is required for consideration and all documents should be uploaded where prompted to upload your resume/cv. General questions related to this application process, please contact talent@wpunj.edu. Please include with your inquiry the Job Requisition number beginning with R as well as the job title and department. Salary Range: $84,980. Total Rewards and Benefits: Click here to view the total rewards of working at WP. William Paterson University is committed to protecting your privacy and will not sell your personal information. EEO Statement: William Paterson University is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity, sex/gender (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, civil union status, familial status, religion,