Assistant director Jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL

Assistant Director Recreation Facilities - 527978

Job no : 527978

Work type : Regular Full-time (Benefits eligible)

Location : Tuscaloosa

Categories : Director / Executive, Recreation

Pay Grade / Pay Range : Minimum : $53,500 - Midpoint : $66,900 (Salaried E8)

Department / Organization : 820601 - UREC Administration

Normal Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 8 : 00am to 5 : 00pm; extended hours as needed

Job Summary : The Assistant Director of Recreation Facilities provides professional management and supervision to the University of Alabama's University Recreation Complex. Maintains safety standards, point of entry, finical transactions, and customer service. Serves as the direct contact with students, patrons and outside groups inquiring about reserving facility space at the Student Recreation Center, Robert E. Witt Center Student Activity Center, Aquatic Center, Outdoor Pool, Fields Complex, and Tennis Courts.

Additional Department Summary : This position provides professional management and supervision to University Recreation facilities. In this capacity, the Assistant Director has responsibility for functions relating to the operations of the facility including but not limited to : risk assessment, management and injury prevention; member experience and relations; student staff development; direct supervision and evaluation of the Recreation Facilities and Event Logistics Coordinators and indirect supervision and evaluation of approximately 160-175 part-time student assistants and student building supervisors; scheduling of facilities; issuance and maintenance of sports and fitness equipment and sports equipment inventory; policy administration; facility assessment and monitoring of mechanical systems.

Has personal accountability for financial reporting and responsibility for establishing, enforcing, and following internal processes and controls as outlined in UA policies and procedures.

Required Minimum Qualifications : Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of recreation facility management experience; OR Master's degree and four (4) years of recreation facility management experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications : Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge : Demonstrates commitment to supporting all students.

Preferred Qualifications : Master's degree and four (4) years of experience as a professional in recreation facility management.

Supervision of exempt and / or non-exempt employees. Event management experience. National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA) Membership and working knowledge of risk management practices within a recreation setting.

Background Investigation Statement : Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment / Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC's Know Your Rights : Workplace discrimination is illegal poster.

Advertised : 14 Nov 2025 Central Standard Time

Applications close : 19 Dec 2025 Central Standard Time