St. Olaf College Looking for Assistant Director of Recreation Full Time

Description

Position Title: Assistant Director of Recreation

Department: Recreation

Reports To: Director of Recreation

Classification: Exempt
FTE: 0.85
Date: December 2023

Responsibilities
Essential Job Duties:

• Direct, organize, supervise, and evaluate all aspects of the Climbing Wall.
• Hire, train, and supervise Climbing Wall staff
• Inventory and maintenance for climbing wall and equipment
• Oversee policies and procedures related to the Climbing Wall
• Assess program offerings and make necessary, need-based adjustments
• Manage risk, staying attuned to industry standards
• Oversee budget and authorize purchases

• Direct, organize, and supervise the recreational fitness program
• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate fitness class instructors
• Develop and manage recurring classes, special events, and fitness initiatives
• Oversee policies and procedures related to fitness classes
• Manage daily operations and equipment
• Assess and adjust classes based on program and St. Olaf community needs
• Prepare and review budgets and reports

• Assist with building management
• Oversee rental equipment process, including STORP
• Develop and manage outdoor recreation programming
• Oversee Tostrud/Skoglund membership process
• Serve as building supervisor
• Assist in developing building policies and procedures
• Assist with department website, communications, and marketing
• Collaborates with campus partners for programming and support and serves as a member of advisory groups when appropriate.

• Support, respect, and commit to embracing diverse backgrounds, values, and points of view to build a strong and inclusive community

• Perform other duties as assigned

Work Schedule:
Term: Year-round
Shift: The standard 40-hour work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; flexible work arrangements can be proposed and are subject to approval by HR and relevant supervisors. Occasional evening and weekend hours including special events and is on-call for supervisor coverage outside of regular working hours. Summer hours shift to 10:30am – 7:30 pm or later depending on summer camps operation in the building. Travel up to 2% of the work schedule, which includes local (Twin Cities metro area) and national travel. Overnight trips average 1 trip per year.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Education: Bachelor’s Degree. Experience: 2+ years of relevant experience, graduate school experience will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications: Education: Masters Degree in Recreation Administration, Sport Management, Kinesiology or equivalent field of study. Experience: 4+ years of relevant experience experience, graduate school experience will be considered.
Other Requirements

• Maintain a valid drivers license and meet St. Olaf College driver authorization criteria with a satisfactory driving record.
• Maintain valid First Aid/CPR certification.
• AMGA or PCIA Climbing Wall Instructor certification or willingness to obtain

Prerequisites: Employment in this position is conditioned upon successful completion of a background check, which may include criminal background checks, reference checks, verification of work history, verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, a motor vehicle check, verification of a DOT certification, a credit check, employment eligibility verification, and/or a pre-employment physical. Whether a background check is deemed successfully completed will be at the sole discretion of St. Olaf College. Please note that St. Olaf College reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to conduct periodic background checks.
Disclaimer: This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time, with or without prior notice, by St. Olaf College.

About Us

Who We Are:

Founded in 1874, St. Olaf College is a residential, coeducational liberal arts college with approximately 3,000 students and 800 faculty and staff. The college is located on a picturesque 300-acre campus in Northfield, Minnesota, a vibrant, historic river town of 20,000 located 45 minutes south of culturally rich and diverse Minneapolis and St. Paul.

The college offers an academically rigorous, nationally ranked liberal arts education that fosters the development of the whole person in mind, body, and spirit and emphasizes learning in an inclusive and globally engaged community. We encourage applications from candidates committed to multicultural understanding and the enrichment of our diverse community.

The college offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 9% retirement match, monthly contributions to a retirement healthcare account, contributions to eligible employees’ health savings accounts, a significant tuition discount (up to an 80% reduction) at ACM and ELCA colleges and universities for employees’ children, and generous paid time off. For a full review of the college’s benefits, please see the summary of our benefits here: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/benefits/

To provide a safe and secure educational environment, St. Olaf College verifies the accuracy of all credentials presented by applicants and conducts a criminal background check on every new hire.

A summary of the Flexible Work Policy for staff: https://wp.stolaf.edu/hr/flexible-work-policy/

A link to our DEI page: https://wp.stolaf.edu/equity-inclusion/

A virtual campus tour: https://www.stolaf.edu/multimedia/play/?p=483

An overview of Northfield: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/northfield/

An overview of the Twin Cities: https://wp.stolaf.edu/admissions/visit/twincities/

The college strongly recommends that incoming students and new employees complete the primary COVID vaccine series before beginning their studies or work on campus, and that all members of our campus community remain up to date with COVID vaccines, per CDC guidance.

St. Olaf College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our community. With regard to its hiring and employment practices, the College prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment based upon an individuals legally protected status including race, color, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, or status with regard to public assistance.

For Staff Application Assistance:

[email protected]
507-786-3068

For Faculty Application Assistance:
[email protected]
507-786-3356

Title IX Contact Information:
Pamela McDowell, Title IX and Section 504 Coordinator
1520 St. Olaf Avenue, Tomson Hall 180
Northfield, MN 55057
507-786-3465
[email protected]

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