Facility Operations Coordinator - Recreation Services
Iowa State University
Facility Operations Coordinator - Recreation Services
Are you looking for a role where you can make a real impact on student success while working in state-of-the-art fitness centers, outdoor fields, aquatics, climbing walls? Are you looking for a position that is primarily Monday-Friday, day hours?
If so, Iowa State University Recreation Services is seeking a Facility Operations Coordinator to oversee the daily operations of multiple recreation facilities! This role is focused on supervising and developing student employees who manage facility operations, custodial support, exercise equipment, and outdoor spaces such as fields. Recreation Services facilities operate 358 days a year, from early mornings to late evenings, making this position critical to ensuring that operations run smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
What You'll Do:
- Supervise, train, and evaluate 100+ student employees.
- Responsible for facility operations, custodial duties, and equipment upkeep.
- Manage staffing schedules to ensure consistent coverage during extended facility hours.
- Oversee maintenance and daily operations of fitness equipment and outdoor recreation spaces.
- Act as a CPR instructor and provide training to student staff as needed.
- Collaborate with professional staff on policy implementation, risk management, and event support.
- Use recreation management software to coordinate scheduling, student employment, and facility operations.
This position involves occasional evening and weekend hours to meet operational needs.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
This position will be classified as a Recreation Services Specialist I.
About Recreation Services: Iowa State University Recreation Services provides high-quality recreation opportunities that engage students and the campus community in healthy, active lifestyles. With state-of-the-art fitness centers, outdoor fields, aquatics, climbing walls, and more, Rec Services supports the wellbeing and engagement of thousands of Cyclones each year.
What We Offer – Exceptional Benefits: Working at Iowa State University means you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and career:
Work/Life Balance: Iowa State University was voted Best Place for Working Parents 2025!
Generous Time Off: 24 vacation days, 18 sick days, and 11 paid holidays annually.
Excellent Health Insurance: Including dental and vision coverage.
Retirement Plans with Employer Contributions: Choose from multiple plans to secure your future.
Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development: Opportunities to grow your career.
Wellness Programs & Work-Life Resources: Including mental health and counseling support
Level Guidelines • Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision • Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode • Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope • Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained • Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate • May lead projects of limited scope and complexity • May provide guidance to students
Why Choose ISU? Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as: • Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans • Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans • Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa) • Life insurance and long-term disability • Flexible Spending Accounts • Various voluntary benefits and discounts • Employee Assistance Program • Wellbeing program