What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Coordinator Weight Rooms position at Syracuse University?
Job Description
Syracuse University is seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to serve as Facilities Coordinator Weight Rooms within The Barnes Center at The Arch, an integrated wellness facility housing recreation, counseling, health care, and health promotion departments under one umbrella. Within this model, the Facilities Coordinator WR will play an active role in facilitating integrated wellness for students, utilizing a multi-faceted approach to wellness through ongoing collaborations with counseling, health care and health promotion.
The Facilities Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director for Facilities and assists with managing and supervising daily operations of recreation facilities. Responsible for supervising recreation facilities weekends and evenings. Primary responsibility of supervising approximately 100 weight room student staff. Assists with general supervision of student facility staff, facility inspections, locker rentals, daily lockers, special events and facility set-ups for activities. Coordinates Emergency Action Plans and building maintenance activities while on duty.
Education and Experience
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About The Syracuse Area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
Syracuse University is seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to serve as Facilities Coordinator Weight Rooms within The Barnes Center at The Arch, an integrated wellness facility housing recreation, counseling, health care, and health promotion departments under one umbrella. Within this model, the Facilities Coordinator WR will play an active role in facilitating integrated wellness for students, utilizing a multi-faceted approach to wellness through ongoing collaborations with counseling, health care and health promotion.
The Facilities Coordinator reports to the Assistant Director for Facilities and assists with managing and supervising daily operations of recreation facilities. Responsible for supervising recreation facilities weekends and evenings. Primary responsibility of supervising approximately 100 weight room student staff. Assists with general supervision of student facility staff, facility inspections, locker rentals, daily lockers, special events and facility set-ups for activities. Coordinates Emergency Action Plans and building maintenance activities while on duty.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in recreation, sports management, human development or other relevant field required.
- Experience training and supervising student staff utilizing best practices for customer service.
- Experience supervising recreation facilities.
- Variable work schedule. Evening and weekend work required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, proficient computer skills, ability to use sound management principles and work effectively with ethnically and culturally diverse constituencies.
- First Aid Instructor certification or ability to acquire within first year of employment.
- Fitness equipment technical skills helpful.
- Supervise Recreation facilities weekends and evenings.
- Working as part of the Facilities work group assist with supervising daily operations of Barnes Center at The Arch recreation areas and satellite recreation facilities including Ernie Davis Fitness Center, Goldstein Fitness Center, Women’s Building, Women’s Building Fields & Courts.
- Oversee student staff on duty, Coordinate Emergency Action Plans and building maintenance activities while on duty.
- Enforce policies and procedures relating to facility operations and use.
- Conduct inspections of facilities and equipment.
- Work cooperatively with facilities team and Facilities
- Services to address maintenance and custodial needs.
- Assist with the training, development, supervision, evaluation, scheduling and payroll for weight room student staff.
- Ensure appropriate staffing levels for all operating hours and events.
- Manage facility set-ups for daily activities and special events.
- Interact with event organizers to facilitate appropriate facility set-up and usage.
- Assist with implementing risk management and customer service plans for Facilities area.
- Assist with managing laundry operations, locker rental program and daily use lockers.
- Ensure established closing procedures are followed.
- Assist with operation of and training for recreation management software relating to memberships, lockers, program registrations and managing equipment.
- Assist with collecting data relating to facility operations, participation and participant satisfaction and learning.
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About The Syracuse Area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.