Top 13 Recreation Jobs in Birmingham, Al

Associate Director - University Recreation
Centers —Birmingham, AL
- $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Office
Parks and Recreation Superintendent
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County —Midfield, AL
- $47,632 - $73,902 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Data analysis skills
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Rise Coordinator
The Neighborhood at Vestavia Hills —Birmingham, AL
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Psychology
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Activities Assistant
Lakeview Estates —Birmingham, AL
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Psychology
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Activities Assistant
Galleria Woods —Hoover, AL
- $14 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- 1 year
- Associate's degree
- Communication skills
- 401(k) matching
- Opportunities for advancement
Recreation Assistant - Lifeguard
City of Hoover —Hoover, AL
- From $14.72 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
Activities Assistant
Bessemer Nursing & Rehab Center —Bessemer, AL
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- Communication skills
- Entry level
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Recreation Therapist - Brain Injury Rehab Program Therapy (BIRPT) - Days (053)
UAB Medicine —Birmingham, AL
- $43,890 - $71,320 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
Camp Counselor - Bill Noble Park
The Sports Facilities Companies —Gardendale, AL
- From $10 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Recreational Gymnastics Coach
Vision Gymnastics —Hoover, AL
- $12 - $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Preschool
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- 401(k)
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Fitness Instructor I - Tingle Activity Center (Lakeview, AL)
Tuscaloosa County Park and Recreation Authority —McCalla, AL
- $15.44 - $20.07 an hour
- Part-time
- Entry level
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Associate Director - University Recreation

Centers
Birmingham, AL

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Job Details

Full-time
$65,000 a year

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Sports

Full Job Description

Overview:

CENTERS, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. CENTERS' management approach is customized for each client yet retains our uniform quality. Our firm unites site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs. The CENTERS team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail-blazing, and ambitious for both CENTERS and our clients.

Commitment to the well-being, security, and future of our employees is a priority. View the comprehensive information about the competitive benefits package on our careers page then scroll down to CENTERS Benefits (click link to view).

Responsibilities:

Job Summary

The Associate Director - University Recreation is a member of the department’s senior leadership team and actively engages in department management, leadership, and visioning. The position is responsible for delivering programmatic outcomes to the client related to student life activation, student learning, and revenue generation through an effective recreation programming plan. The position supervises professional staff responsible for recreation programming and collaborates with campus units. This role also plays a key part in staff development, providing mentorship and direction to professional and student staff. At our University of Alabama - Birmingham client location the Associate Director will serve as the department leader in the director's absence and contributes to operational decisions for the facility.

This position will work on-site at our UAB location in the heart of this urban campus. University Recreation (URec) provides fitness, wellness, and recreational opportunities for the UAB community and beyond. The Campus Recreation Center gives UAB Students and URec members the opportunity to access a large aquatic center, fitness center, studio space, indoor 36-foot-high climbing wall, four gym courts, multipurpose gym, four racquetball courts, squash court, and indoor track.

Essential Functions

Provide strategic oversight of all program areas, including fitness, intramural sports, club sports, aquatics, and youth programs.
Lead the development and execution of a comprehensive program strategy focused on participation growth, engagement, and program quality.
Ensure program success, manage risk and lead policy and procedure development.
Assist in the development, forecast, and management of annual budget. Set financial targets for areas of responsibility.
Foster and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders. Immerse themselves and the operation into the client community.
Contribute to the annual operating business plan to deliver client objectives and CENTERS standards. Develop an annual comprehensive program plan that includes programs, finances, and participation targets.
Manage budget, strategic planning, and assessment for areas of responsibility. Set financial targets.
Prepares and delivers required and requested reports and data to the client and CENTERS central office.
Direct assessment initiatives, including data collection, analysis, and reporting on participation, satisfaction and program outcomes.
Utilize data and trends to inform decisions, improve programs, and communicate impact to campus stakeholders.
Adjudicate participation violations of program policies.
Assist with additional areas of program delivery dependent on individual competency and program needs.

Staff Supervision

Supervise and support program area professional staff, ensuring alignment, accountability, and consistent execution across all areas.
Select, train, manage, develop, and evaluate staff.
Plan department staffing levels in conjunction with Human Resources.
Act as a backup in the management of department-wide bi-weekly payroll.

Site-Specific Responsibilities

Assist with purchasing capital items including fitness equipment.
Lead department's involvement with all of UAB's Health Promoting University initiatives.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
Minimum 5+ years of progressive professional experience working in recreation programs.
Knowledge of standard practices in recreational sports. Preferred instructional/operational certifications: Climbing Wall Instructor, Certified Pool Operator, CPR-AED Instructor.
Demonstrated experience developing/managing comprehensive risk management and emergency response action plans.
Supervision and leadership experience.

Skills and Abilities

Familiarity with recreation/membership software. Strong computer skills.
Ability to navigate, collaborate, and work alongside other university departments.
Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm.
Ability to motivate and lead employees and hold them accountable.
Proven track record of developing and maintaining strong, lasting relationships with relevant stakeholders.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

Work Environment

Office environment/fitness center environment
Moderate to loud noise
Occasional evening or weekend work
Non-smoking environment

Physical Demands

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 60% of the day.
Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.
Must be able to traverse throughout the facility and campus. Regularly ascending/descending building levels and occasionally ladders or stools.
Must be able to lift, move, and set up items weighing as much as 30 lbs.
Must be able to discuss, converse with, and exchange accurate information with arena patrons, staff, stakeholders, etc.

Travel Required

Local, regional, and national travel as required.

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