Job Title:

Recreation Program Coordinator - Ice Arena 

Physical Location:

 Kent Campus - Kent, OH

Salary:

 $43,888 - $45,000

Basic Function:

Coordinate the ice arena program area, including managing ice sports, events, and related activities. Reports to the Associate Director, Ice Arena & Outdoor Facilities.

Additional Basic Function – if applicable:

 None.

Examples of Duties:

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

Provide leadership and support to the Ice Arena operation and programs.

Develop and initiate new programming ideas and pilot programs.

Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Ice Arena student employees and graduate assistants.

Assist in oversight of Ice Arena, including equipment, operations, rentals, scheduling, and concession operations.

Perform related duties as assigned. 

Additional Examples of Duties – if applicable:

 None. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Physical Education, Sports Administration, Recreation Administration, or related field. Two years in recreational services or related experience.

License/Certification:

None. 

Knowledge Of:

Risk and safety practices relative to recreation services *
Best practices in recreation
Budgeting
Personal computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite

Skill In:

Verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills *

Ability To:

Manage people and projects *
Work occasional evenings and weekends, as needed

Preferred Qualifications – if applicable:

Master's degree in Sports Administration, Recreation Administration, or related field. Supervisory experience.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Light work – Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. May require occasional travel on and off-campus.

Working Schedule:

 Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm, or otherwise discussed with your supervisor 

Additional Information:

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.