Location: Dahlonega,GA, USA
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Recreation Center Facilities Coordinator on the Dahlonega campus. The Facilities Coordinator for the Department of Campus Recreation & Wellness serves the primary role of being responsible for the day-to-day facility operations for the Student Recreation Center, Hoag Game Room, Radar Ridge, and the Sand Volleyball Court on the Dahlonega campus. These duties include, but are not limited to, facility and equipment management, Recreation Center and Hoag Game Room scheduling, event management for all Dahlonega Campus Recreation and Wellness facilities, including fitness and facility rental operations, risk management, security, oversight of equipment maintenance and minor facility repairs, as well as overseeing student facility staff. The Facilities Coordinator will supervise a team of approximately 40 student employees and will oversee the delivery of customer service, student training, development, and leadership opportunities.
Responsibilities
* Manage day to day operations, scheduling and facility/event management of the Campus Recreation Center, Hoag Game Room, Radar Ridge, and the Sand Volleyball Court on the Dahlonega campus. These duties include, but are not limited to, facility and equipment management, scheduling, event management for all Dahlonega Campus Recreation and Wellness facilities, including fitness and facility rental operations, risk management, and security.
* Hire, train, supervise and evaluate 40 Recreation Center student staff, through detailed job orientations at the start of employment as well as through regular staff meetings and leadership opportunities.
* Oversight of exercise equipment maintenance based on recommended manufacturers guidelines, including communicating with manufacturers on warranty related issues, and minor facility repairs.
* Assess, research and evaluate facility rules and best practices to ensure patron safety and risk are being managed appropriately.
* Other Duties as Assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
* Knowledge and skill in the following areas: Developing strong student employee teams focused on the customer experience; health, fitness and recreation-based facilities and/or programs; facility operations, event management, and scheduling; risk management; managing a student staff; demonstrated expertise working collaboratively across multiple departments; scheduling and coordinating events; basic exercise equipment repair.
* Customer service skills.
* Ability to multi-task preferred.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree required.
* CPR, AED, and First Aid within the first year of employment required.
Preferred Qualifications
* One (1) year of experience within a student campus recreation center preferred.
* Experience in an office setting preferred.
* Experience working with databases preferred.
* Experience in the production of marketing materials preferred.
Required Documents to Attach
* Resume
* Cover Letter
* Unofficial Transcripts
* Contact information for three professional references.
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at
Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information
* This role is considered a position of trust.
* Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.
Background Check
* Position of Trust + Education