The Coordinator of Operations at the University of Maine Fitness and Recreation Center will serve on a team responsible for the day-to-day affairs and will manage the front desk operations, aquatics, safety and risk management. As an American Red Cross licensed training provider, we provide educational and certification opportunities to support the diverse needs of the campus and the greater community, while providing opportunities for student instructors.

Essential Duties

• Assists in the coordination of front desk operations at the Fitness and Recreation Center including, but not limited to:

  • Hire, train, and supervise front desk student staff.

  • Facilitate training sessions with an emphasis on risk management, customer service, facility stewardship, leadership, and operations and facility specific knowledge.

  • Lead, manage, and support people and resources in a collaborative team-based environment.

• Provides a high level of contribution for point-of-sale platform (RecTrac) for membership management, refunds, activity registrations, facility reservations and contracts, locker rentals, payroll deduction and invoiced memberships.

• Maintains lobby program monitor to reflect current facility events.

• Instructs American Red Cross First Aid/Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)/Automated external defibrillator (AED), Standard First Aid (SFA), bloodborne pathogens training and possible aquatic courses, for student employees, full time staff, and community users.

• Manages student risk management certifications and University training for student staff through scheduling software.

• Offers monthly new hire orientation for all facility student employees.

• Conducts monthly safety audits and emergency action plan training to instill confidence and critical thinking in emergencies with student employees.

• Tracks and maintains inventory of safety equipment, first aid supplies and kits; and provide purchase recommendations based on needs.

• Maintains accurate participation and program data for monthly and year-end reports.

• Serves as transportation support for Mainely Outdoor and Summer Daze Camp trips.

  
  

  Note: UMF reserves the right to change or assign additional duties as necessary.

  
  

A full position description can be found here.

About University of Maine at Farmington:

The University of Maine at Farmington has earned a national reputation for excellence, gaining stature as one of the finest state-supported liberal arts colleges in the northeastern U.S. Additionally, UMF is rated 5th in U.S. News & World Report Top Regional Public College North for 2023 and has been rated one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News 25 times since 1998.

The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town. With enrollment at around 1,600 full-time students, UMF is about the same size as many of New England’s most selective private colleges and offers many of the same advantages, yet at a very affordable price — providing a tremendous college value in a spectacular natural setting. Established in 1864 as Maine’s first public institution of higher education, the University of Maine at Farmington is a founding member of The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) an exclusive national group of public colleges and universities committed to providing superior liberal arts and sciences education.

Who is the University of Maine at Farmington?

A Nationally Ranked public university, recognized for its academic excellence, educational value and inclusion.

An Outdoorsy College located in the heart of world class skiing and snowboarding, hiking and mountain biking, kayaking and rafting.

An Affordable, high-quality, residential, liberal arts college.

A school that offers challenging and innovative Academic Programs in the arts and sciences, teacher preparation, and other pre-professional fields.

A small, friendly campus where Students are the center of the universe.

A place where caring Professors work side by side with students — in research, creative endeavors, in the classroom and outside.

An institution that offers unparalleled research opportunities — often at the level and depth found at graduate school.

A campus of 1,600 bright, creative, independent-minded students who thrive on challenges.

A college where students work hard but also enjoy kicking back and having Fun — lots of fun.

A quirky yet warm-hearted, accepting community where it’s OK to be you.

We may not be for everyone, but we just might be the perfect place for you.

Competencies

• Communications - Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and customer service skills
• Relationships - Ability to estabilsh strong and effective personal and professional relationships.
• Planning and Organizing - Excellent organization skills; Strong attention to detail.
• Innovative Thinking - Energetic, flexible and a high degree of initiative; ability to inspire and motivate.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making - Ability to prioritize and to handle multiple projects.
• Adaptability - Excellent organization skills; strong attention to detail.
• Technology Utilization - Demonstrated ability to learn and use new technology; computer proficiency/knowledge; adept at learning and using software programs

Required

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

• Up to one year of relevant professional experience.

• American Red Cross Instructor/Instructor Trainer Certifications in either Basic Life Support and First Aid/CPR/AED or Lifeguarding (current or obtained within 30 days of hire).

• Valid Driver's License (in good standing, based on UMS standards).

• Work hours are dictated by the schedule of activities and will regularly include both evening and weekend hours.
  

Preferred

• Experience in a collegiate environment.

• Working knowledge of technology including RecTrac, RecCenter, and Excel.

• Experience with point-of-sale systems and cash handling.

  
  

Materials must be submitted electronically via "Apply for Position." Please create an applicant profile, complete a brief application, and upload:

1) A cover letter, which describes your qualifications, interests and suitability for the position

2) A resume/curriculum vitae

3) Contact information for three (3) professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.

This position will close on June 9, 2023 at end of business. Materials received after that date will be considered at the discretion of the University. Incomplete application materials will not be considered. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening and references.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. View our Benefits Information Summary for additional information.

The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.

The University of Maine at Farmington is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, Room 101 Boudreau Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5754, 207-581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).