Evening Campus Recreation Coordinator
- University of New Mexico
- Albuquerque, United States
- $40,000 – $54,000
Coord,Recreational Services
Requisition ID req37720 Working Title Evening Campus Recreation Coordinator Position Grade 10 Position Summary
Position Summary
The University of New Mexico Recreational Services is seeking a highly motivated Evening Campus Recreation Coordinator. This position will be imperative for development of ongoing operations efficiencies and will contribute to the development of student employee evaluations and continued assessment benchmarks. The candidate selected must have the ability to work afternoon and evening hours, including split shifts and weekends. The schedule for this position will be 1:00pm- 10:00pm with flex weekend hours.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Operations Coordination
- Assist with the daily operations of Johnson recreation center.
- Assist in the monitoring of evening operations and programs.
- Enforce compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.
- Assist with the continued monitoring of staff operations systems and access.
Student Employee Management and Development
- Assist in the recruitment, hiring, orientation, day-to-day supervision and evaluation of student employees. Including but not limited to ongoing statistical evaluations, wellness and job effectiveness assessments.
- Assist in the development comprehensive training programs, leading regular training and assisting in continued training opportunities.
- Serve as the primary evening time operations specialist.
Safety and Risk Management
- Enforce all rules and regulations fairly and consistently to ensure patron safety.
- Respond immediately to emergency situations and administer first aid/CPR/AED as needed. (Selected candidate must obtain CPR/AED certification within six (6) months of hire. The department will coordinate and cover the associated certification costs.)
Administrative Support
- Maintain highly accurate records, staff certifications, and program participation data.
- Prepare operational reports, incident reports, and updates
- Work weekends, evenings, and a flexible schedule to ensure administrative coverage during peak operating hours.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment
- All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
- Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; at least 1 year of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management, Sports Management, or a related field.
- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of the Recreational Services team.
- Demonstrated customer service experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office 360 and basic computer functions.
- Experience working in a university or collegiate recreational environment.
- Demonstrated supervisory experience in managing or supervising student employees.
Additional Requirements The candidate selected must have the ability to work afternoon and evening hours, including split shifts and weekends. The schedule for this position will be 1:00pm- 10:00pm with flex weekend hours. Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Recreational Services (823A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Term - Full-Time Term End Date One year from date of hire Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $19.76 - $26.85 Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information. ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 9/15/2026 Eligible for Hiring Incentive No Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement Application Instructions
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please provide cover letter and resume.
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
Skills
- Operations Coordination
- Staff Supervision
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Training and Development
- Risk Management
- Compliance Enforcement
- Customer Service








