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Informal Recreation Coordinator, Division of Student Life - UTK
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Position Number: 6029306
Location: Chattanooga, TN
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Informal Recreation Coordinator, Division of Student Life - UTK
Knoxville, TN, United States

Job Identification: 1772
Job Category: Student Services
Posting Date: 02/24/2025
Job Schedule: Full Time
Locations: 1502 Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville, TN, 37996, US

Job Description
The Informal Recreation Coordinator will report to the Assistant Director to oversee the informal recreation programs and facilities at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. These programs and services include the TRECS (Tennessee Recreation Center for Students), TRECS Fields, and HPER.

Responsibilities
Position Responsibility

Provides direction, training, oversight, and scheduling the Tennessee Recreation Center for Students (TRECS) and the Health and Physical Education Building (HPER) student staff.
Provide consistency in enforcement of all facility policy and procedures.
Coordinate space for program and event use.
Plan, schedule and document all employee trainings.
Plan and schedule one program a month during the fall and spring semesters.
Ensure department, university, and local policies and standards are met for TRECS and HPER.
Oversee all special events in TRECS and HPER.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree
Experience: One (1) year of experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to work with diverse constituencies; Prioritize multiple work responsibilities in a time-sensitive situation; Work with limited supervision; Supervise and delegate work to student staff; Exercise good judgment; Handle different situations with confidence and leadership and be flexible; Knowledge of supervising and programming recreation facilities; Ability to use PC and Mac operating systems and Microsoft office suite; Strong skills in verbal and written communication, customer service, and interpersonal relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master's degree
Experience: One (1) year of professional experience working with students in a campus recreation program or similar organization of comparable size.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Experience with When-to-Work and InnoSoft Fusion.

Work Location

This position is located in Knoxville, TN.
This position is in-person with remote work opportunities in the summer and during winter break.

Compensation and Benefits

UT market range: 08
Anticipated hiring range: $45,000 - $47,000 Final salary is commensurate with experience and other qualifications and is accompanied by a full university benefits package.
Find more information on the UT Market Range structure here.
Find more information on UT Benefits here.

Application Instructions

For best consideration applicants should submit the below materials before March 13,2025

About The College/Department/Division The Division of Student Life is comprised of an outstanding group of professionals who create student-centered opportunities that contribute to a transformative Volunteer Experience. These opportunities allow students to grow their skills and knowledge outside of the classroom. From health and wellness to service and engagement, we provide opportunities where students exemplify the Volunteer Spirit, inspiring others to learn, lead, and serve.

Our departments provide essential services that support student success and future growth, fostering engagement, leadership, and wellness while enhancing belonging. Together, they create transformative experiences that help students achieve both academic and personal goals.

Additional Information on all postings provided by UTK

About Us
With over 225 years dedicated to education and research, and as one of the 100 largest employers in Tennessee, there is endless potential to discover at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. This advanced academic center comprises 17 degree-granting colleges and schools, 900+ programs of study, 547 graduate programs, and is home to over 7,500 employees statewide who support the continued growth of the state's flagship land-grant university. The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture, Anthropological Research Facility, Space Institute, and the UT Institute of Public Service are acclaimed entities of the UT system and with nearby affiliate, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Rocky Top is a university on the rise. UT Knoxville considers its employees its number one asset and with values that focus on work-life balance, compensation, and innovative leadership, all Vols are supported to advance professionally. Employees have access to career development and coaching, continued education, and an extensive list of development and training possibilities. The Volunteer employee experience implements structures and practices that attract and retain a diverse community and that support a culture where everyone matters and belongs. Apply today and join the Vol Family for life!
Ranked nationally as "Best Employer for New Graduates", "One of America's Best Large Employers", "Best Workplace for Women," and has been designated as "Best Place for Working Parents" by Forbes Magazine.

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