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Position Summary

The Assistant Director for Facilities, under the direction of the Director of Campus Recreation & Wellness, provides leadership and oversight for the daily operations of the Raymond B. Preston Health & Activities Center. This position is responsible for the administration, planning, and management of facility operations, aquatics, and membership services. The Assistant Director directly supervises the Coordinator, Aquatics & Safety, the Graduate Assistant for Facilities, and facility operations student staff, ensuring a safe, inclusive, and high-quality recreational environment for all patrons.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

+ Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance oversight for the Coordinator, Aquatics & Safety and the Graduate Assistant for Facilities, ensuring effective management of aquatic programs, facility operations, and departmental risk management initiatives.

+ Oversee daily operations of the Raymond B. Preston Health & Activities Center and the Bill Powell Natatorium, maintaining a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for all users.

+ Administer and monitor budgets for Aquatics, Facilities, and Membership areas, ensuring responsible financial management and alignment with departmental priorities.

+ Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate facility operations student staff to foster professional growth, accountability, and service excellence.

+ Manage payroll processes and ensure compliance with university student employment policies and procedures.

+ Oversee purchasing, inventory, and maintenance of facility equipment and systems; collaborate with Facilities Management and Building Services to sustain a clean, functional, and well-maintained facility.

+ Direct facility security operations, including access control, key management, and surveillance systems.

+ Develop and manage the comprehensive facility calendar, setting operating hours, holiday closures, maintenance periods, and special event schedules.

+ Coordinate facility usage and reservations across all areas of the Preston Center, including departmental, campus, and external events. Partner with the Department of Campus and Community Events for invoicing and logistics for university-sponsored programs, camps, and large-scale rentals.

+ Implement assessment strategies to evaluate patron satisfaction, facility utilization, and program outcomes, using results to enhance the overall participant experience.

Departmental Responsibilities

+ Demonstrate a commitment to creating a welcoming environment where all members of the WKU Community feel included, welcomed, and supported

+ Support and align with the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of Campus Recreation & Wellness.

+ Serve on departmental committees and work teams to accomplish collaborative goals of the department.

+ Fulfill night and weekend responsibilities as needed.

+ Position shall include but is not limited to the duties listed above. May perform other duties assigned to help maintain Campus Recreation & Wellness operations and services.

Job Requirements:

+ Bachelor's Degree.

+ At least four (4) years of related experience; internships and graduate assistantships may be counted toward this requirement.

+ At least three (3) years of personnel supervision experience. (student staff, graduate assistant, or full-time personnel supervision is acceptable)

+ AED, CPR, First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within first three (3) months of employment.

Additional Information:

Salary Range: $50,000 - $52,000

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at [email protected] or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

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