A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
This is a professional position responsible for administering comprehensive intramural sports and camp programming functions within the Campus Recreation Department. Supervises assigned staff, including student and graduate assistants. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the Director of Campus Recreation.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in recreation management, sport management, health, exercise science, kinesiology, or a related field is required. Master's degree is preferred. One year of related experience is required. Experience in sports programming is required. Experience in officiating, league and tournament scheduling, and training of officials is required. Supervisory experience is preferred. CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are required within three months of employment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned staff, including student and graduate assistants. Coordinates comprehensive campus recreation intramural sports and camp programming functions, including working with student organizations to assist with event planning and special events and contributing to the creation and implementation of a creative marketing strategy. Plans, develops, promotes, implements, and evaluates events and programs related to the area of responsibility, including summer camp programming and intramural leagues and tournaments. Develops, implements, and monitors the effectiveness of intramural sports initiatives. Monitors intramural sports program and camp program annual budgets and payroll functions. Maintains program equipment. Educates university faculty and staff, students, and the general public about the area of responsibility and related programs provided by the Campus Recreation Department. Researches and applies new knowledge and techniques to current policies, procedures, and operations. Promotes program and operational retention and effectiveness through ongoing assessment, intervention, evaluation, and participant feedback. Serves as liaison to university faculty and staff, student organizations, external officiating organizations, vendors, and the general public . Works closely with Sport Club and Camps coordinator with shared student staff trained for both competitive sport areas.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Serves on university and departmental committees related to the area of responsibility. Coordinates and/or assists with special events related to the area of responsibility as necessary. Works evenings, nights, and weekends as required. Performs other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. Knowledge of, or the ability to learn, university policies and procedures. Knowledge of professional standards and regulations . Skill in using computer applications including spreadsheet, database, and word processing software. Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate programs. Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and recommend effective solutions. Ability to exercise sound judgment in making decisions. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships. Ability to set priorities and complete assignments on time. Ability to train and supervise others. Ability to obtain CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications within three months of employment. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Safety Statement Stephen F. Austin State University recognizes the potential for accidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safe working environment. Employees will be responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations will include safe job performance. This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal record check. This is an IT-sensitive position subject to Computer and Network Security policy.
