Director, Facilities and Aquatics

Company: NIRSA Leaders in Co
Location: Golden
Posted on: April 22, 2025

Job Description:

Engineering a world of possibilitiesColorado School of Mines is seeking our next Director of Facilities & Aquatics to provide leadership for the Student Recreation Center and satellite Recreational Sports facilities. The position provides oversight for special events and varsity competitions.

Now is a great time to join our growing department! By 2026, Mines will have nearly doubled the size of our workout space and fitness studios, including space in our new Residence Halls. The SRC operates seven days a week with extended hours and numerous facility reservations and activities.

The Director of Facilities & Aquatics provides vital flexibility in the management and supervision of Rec. Sports\Athletics facilities, staff, events and competitions. The Director of Facilities and Aquatics will serve as an instructor and leader for the aquatics staff. This position is also the first point of contact for maintenance, construction and building upkeep. The Director of Facilities and Aquatics will coordinate with many other campus entities including but not limited to Structural Trades, Electrical, HVAC, Access Services, Grounds, Events and Moving, Plumbing, the Office of Design and Construction as well as other internal and external partners and vendors. This position also supports Rec. Sports operations by procuring the necessary supplies and materials to keep buildings and equipment in good working order.

This work is performed primarily on campus in Golden, Colorado.Primary Responsibilities:Facilities:

• Support daily operations of comprehensive recreation facilities ensuring safety, service, inclusiveness, collaboration and student focus.
• Work closely and collaboratively with Facilities Management, including but not limited to, event staff, electricians, HVAC, structural trades, pool maintenance staff, custodial staff and Environmental Health and Safety to ensure work orders, repairs and maintenance are being completed in a timely and effective manner.
• Serve as the liaison and point of contact between Rec. Sports and the Office of Design and Construction when managing events, special use permits and maintenance or construction projects involving both departments.
• Provide daily supervision of the Student Recreation Center and support the coordination of internal and external special events as well as varsity competitions. This includes pre-event planning, staffing, room scheduling, supervision and evaluation for:
  • Varsity athletics practices, contests, and summer camps
  • Recreational Sports contests
  • Colorado School of Mines campus-wide events including, but not limited to:
  • Career Day
  • Commencement
  • Convocation
  • Presidents Lecture Series
  • Foundation/Alumni Functions/Admissions
  • External Rentals
  • Work to coordinate the scheduling for reservable spaces within Rec. Sports managed facilities.
  • Communicate all room setup\tear down, work orders and custodial needs to the appropriate personnel.
  • Meet established revenue target sources for auxiliary revenue.Management
    • Review, develop and implement policies and procedures for facilities, programs and services that are consistent with university policy, Division of Student Life practices and procedures, and NIRSA guidelines.
    • Provides input to the annual budget of the SRC. This position may be assigned specific components of the budget especially as it relates to membership fees, revenue from facility rentals, student staffing and facility maintenance.
    • In collaboration with the rest of the Rec Sports staff, develop and implement a comprehensive marketing plan for Rec. Sports including but not limited to website, digital displays, print media, social media, and radio station content.
    • Provides leadership and assistance when hiring, training, scheduling, evaluation, discipline and payroll of approximately 60 student employees.
    • Plan, implement and regularly revise facility policies and procedures including but not limited to the MOU, membership policies, aquatic policies and the emergency action plan for Rec. Sports facilities.
    • Lead the purchasing process through researching equipment and services, developing RFPs, generating price comparisons and compiling patron feedback regarding various pieces of equipment, vendors and supplies for the facilities. Purchase, manage and inventory supplies and materials for the department.
    • Collect, compile and report on various facility information. Including but not limited to facility usage, patron experience, student staff satisfaction etc.
    • The position will work a flexible schedule, early morning, late nights and weekends will be necessary at times. This position should be able to response to facility or risk management emergencies whenever possible.Aquatics:
      • Support efforts to recruit, train, and supervise lifeguards.
      • Create and enforce pool policies, respond to pool-related patron requests or complaints and manage pool facility issues.
      • Advise and coordinate pool scheduling with multiple pool user groups including but not limited to varsity sports, club sports, fitness, student organizations, internal and external rentals.
      • Purchase or recommend aquatics equipment as needed.
      • Plan, schedule and instruct CPR, First Aid and Lifeguard trainings for department staff as well as internal and external user groups.
      • Coordinate and supervise pool and spa operations, water testing, maintenance and risk management issuesMembership Management:
        • Oversee the membership services.
        • Oversee the membership management software. This includes purchasing, implementation, daily operations, reporting/record keeping, training, technical support and evaluation. This encompasses member management, equipment checkout and retail sales.
        • Responsible for accurately managing inventory for rental equipment and possibly retail sales.
        • Evaluates membership recruitment, retention and facility usage, and makes recommendations for changes as appropriate to the Director of Recreational Sports/Assistant Athletic Director.
        • Administers membership finances including billing, deposits, fee changes, reconciling as it relates to batching, past due payments, balances, cancellations, and customer concerns.
        • Provide assistance with daily deposits.Minimum Qualifications:
          • Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Sports Management, Event Management, or a related field
          • Progressive professional experience in recreational sports/intercollegiate athletics
          • Current First Aid/CPR/AED/Lifeguard certifications, or obtain within one month of hire
          • Position requires expertise in implementing recreational sports programs, strong leadership abilities, skills in managing conflict, skills in training and leading professional and student staff, and a demonstrated experience to managing a recreational sports facility
          • Demonstrated knowledge of student development in higher education
          • The successful candidate must possess excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills; and computer proficiency
          • Good judgment and decision-making abilities
          • Strong conflict resolution and customer service skills
          • Ability to function in a fast paced environment and adapt quickly to changing prioritiesPreferred Qualifications:
            • Master's Degree in Sport Management, Recreation, Physical Education or related field
            • Active NIRSA Member
            • Current Lifeguard/First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Trainer certification (Lifeguard Instructor Trainer), or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire
            • Certified Pool Operator (CPO) Certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire
            • Successful purchasing experience in analyzing products and services as well as developing RFPs
            • Previous fiscal and management experience with multi-functional facilities.
            • Proficient in the use of the following software applications: SubItUp, Fusion, EMS Scheduling, Neptune Radio, Microsoft Office Professional, Banner, Area Access Manager, Ocularis, CRS Contract System, SideArm Sports, Google Products, FAMIS
            • Previous shared facility scheduling and event management experience.
            • Previous experience working with collegiate athletics
            • Previous experience developing, revising and evaluating policies and procedures for a shared use recreational sports/athletics facility
            • Previous experience marketing recreational sports programs and services
            • Experience supervising student employees
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