Posting Details
Position Information
| Working Title |
Facility Coordinator |
| Department |
Campus Recreation |
| Compensation Title |
Coordinator, Campus Rec. Facilities |
| Position Number |
30019229 |
| Position Status |
Regular |
| Work Schedule |
Full time flexible |
| Hours per Week |
37.5 |
| Months per Year |
12 |
| Purpose of Position |
Reporting to the Associate Director for Facilities, the Facility Coordinator oversees the daily operations and overall administration of the Campus Recreation Center. |
| Primary Responsibilities |
Facility Management
- Supervise daily operations of the 169,000+ sq. ft. Campus Recreation Center, including equipment inventory and check-out, facility set-ups, and weight/strength & conditioning areas.
- Direct all aspects of Bouldering Wall management, including administering risk waivers, enforcing staff safety protocols, maintaining bolts, holds, and mats, and scheduling annual structural inspections.
- Train staff on risk management procedures and lead Emergency Action Plan coordination, improving incident response and resolution times.
- Oversee daily activity schedules and coordinate with facility managers to ensure proper room setup for classes, programs, and special events.
- Provide on-site supervision during major events, supporting reservation groups with facility access, setup, and usage.
- Direct maintenance activities and lead preventative maintenance initiatives to ensure safe, functional facilities.
- Inspect activity spaces and equipment daily, enforce cleaning and laundry protocols, and implement facility safety standards.
- Resolve patron facility issues by delivering exceptional customer service and mediating conflicts, ensuring a positive user experience.
- Collect and analyze data on program operations, participation, and satisfaction to assess performance, identify trends, and implement service improvements.
Personnel Administration
- Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate a team of 70+ student employees, including Facility Attendants, Managers, and Bouldering Staff.
- Develop and manage student employee work schedules to ensure full coverage during open recreation hours and facility reservations.
- Maintain staffing levels across all operating hours, balancing operational needs with employee availability.
- Promote professional growth by providing training, mentorship, and opportunities for involvement in professional associations, research, and conferences.
Fiscal Management
- Manage an annual student employee payroll budget exceeding $200,000, ensuring accurate and timely processing for 70+ employees in compliance with university and departmental guidelines.
- Record and monitor facility operations expenditures, maintaining detailed and accurate departmental financial logs.
- Track inventory of loose equipment, proactively order supplies, and research new purchases to maintain operational efficiency.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to generate additional departmental revenue.
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| Qualifications |
- Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Sport Management, Student Personnel, or a related field required.
- American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED certification preferred, or ability to obtain within the first six months of employment.
- Experience in recreation facility operations, special event management, and supervising student employees.
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| Minimum Education |
Bachelor's Degree |
| Preferred Education |
Master's Degree |
| Minimum Experience |
2 years |
| Salary |
starting at $34,379 |
| Pay Grade |
S67 |
Posting Detail Information
| Requisition Number |
2026S2315 |
| Job Open Date |
01/13/2026 |
| Job Close Date |
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| Quick Link |
https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/15382 |
| Is this an internal only posting? |
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Northern Kentucky University
Jan 14, 2026