University of South Carolina is hiring a Coordinator of Rec Services. The role involves overseeing informal recreation, assisting with reservations, events, and memberships, supervising student employees, managing equipment inventory, and ensuring a positive and collaborative work environment among staff, students, and patrons.
Highlights
Oversee informal recreation activities and manage event planning, reservations, and execution.
Supervise student employees and provide opportunities for student engagement and development.
Manage equipment issuance, inventory, and the welcome desk operations.
Perform retail services and sales assistance within the university environment.
Manage financial operations ensuring compliance with university, state, and federal policies.
Support administrative needs including scheduling, customer service, data entry, and records management.
Required to possess or acquire American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire.
Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of relevant experience are required; a Master's degree and experience in recreation or facility management preferred.
Salary range of $49,396 to $61,745 with benefits including health and life insurance, retirement programs, paid tuition, and paid leave.
Serve the Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support at the SAAS UHS Campus Recreation department.
Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
We are only accepting applications submitted by June 26, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.
Posting Details
Posting Summary
Logo | Posting Number | STA00445PO25 Job Family | Student Enrichment Job Function | Student Recreation USC Market Title | Manager, Student Recreation Link to USC Market Title | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/134008 Job Level | M0 - Managerial Business Title (Internal Title) | Coordinator of Rec Services Campus | Columbia Work County | Richland College/Division | Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department | SAAS UHS Campus Recreation State Pay Band | 6 Approved Starting Salary | $49,396 Advertised Salary Range | $49,396-$61,745 Location of Vacancy | Columbia, SC Part/Full Time | Full Time Hours per Week | 40 Work Schedule | Stand working schedule : 8:30am – 5:00pm
Must be Willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department Basis | 12 months Job Search Category | Student Services
About USC
About University of South Carolina | From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary | Coordinator of Recreation Services
Do you enjoy working with students and building relationships with students, faculty, and staff? Do you thrive in a client focused environment? Do you enjoy planning and hosting events? Do you have experience managing or operating a facility? The Coordinator of Recreation Services contributes to the success of Campus Recreation by serving on the recreation services team, overseeing informal recreation, and assisting with reservations, events, and memberships. This position will supervise student employees, provide opportunities for informal recreation, handle welcome desk and equipment issues, manage equipment inventory, oversee event requests and execution, and process memberships. Additionally, this role will contribute to a positive, friendly work environment that encourages, enhances and demonstrates collaboration, teamwork, professionalism and equity among staff, students, and patrons. Primary Duties: Supporting the development of students’ academic and personal goals and provide opportunities for student engagement within the USC community through all phases of employment. Responsible for the planning, managing, and organizing of different events. Performing retail services or providing sale assistance within the university. Contributing to the quality of the student learning experience and academic success by transitioning students to a campus environment and meeting any specific academic resource needs they may have. Perks: Generous paid time off. An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment Our location is next to the iconic USC Horseshoe, surrounded by amenities, so you’ll love where you work! Opportunities for professional development. Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Working at a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience | Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials | Must possess or acquire, within 90 days of hire date, a current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification. Preferred Qualifications | Master’s degree in an appropriate field. Relevant experience working in recreation or facility management is preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities | Skilled in student supervision and facility operations.
Job Duties
Job Duty | Student Enrichment: Support the development of students’ academic and personal goals. Provide opportunities for student engagement within the USC community through all phases of employment.
Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 25Job Duty | Event Management: Responsible for planning, managing, and organizing functions and events. Obtain all necessary services and supplies. Secure appropriate facility space. Care for patrons from registration/invitation, through the event. Distribute, compile and analyze assessment.
Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Retail/Sales: Perform retail services or provide sales assistance within the University. Coordinate sales electronically and in person. Provide effective customer service to patrons. Develop and deliver marketing strategies to increase sales.
Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 20Job Duty | Student Services: Contribute to the quality of students learning experience and academic success by transitioning students to a campus environment and meeting any specific academic resource needs they may have. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 15Job Duty | Financial Operations: Complete planning, analysis and control operations responsible for the management of funds. Ensure compliance with university policies, and state and federal laws and regulations. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 10Job Duty | Administrative Support: Serve the administrative needs of the unit. Ensure effectiveness of daily operations of supported areas which may include scheduling, customer service, data entry, documentation, records management, and assisting in the specific needs of the area.
Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 5Job Duty | Other duties as assigned. Essential Function | Yes Percentage of Time | 5
Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive | No Hazardous weather category | Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies | 1 Desired Start Date | Job Open Date | 06/06/2025 Job Close Date | 06/26/2025 Open Until Filled | No Special Instructions to Applicant | Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.We are only accepting applications submitted by June 26, 2025.The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance Retirement Programs Paid Tuition Dependent Scholarships Annual Leave Sick Leave 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday) Paid Parental Leave Professional Development Opportunities Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC. Quicklink for Posting | https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/188599 EEO Statement | The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Do you have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
Yes
No
* Do you understand that you must possess or acquire, within 90 days of hire date, a current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification?
Yes
No
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