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Job Title: Recreational Coordinator Location: Ft. Worth, TX Job Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt Department: RAC Reports To: RAC Manager Date: 3/30/2026 Last Revision Standard of Christian Commitment The candidate must be a professing Christ follower who possesses a strong commitment to the mission and core values of Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College, possess a clear understanding of Southern Baptist heritage and culture, and agrees to serve in accordance with and not contrary to the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message. Southwestern Seminary, an entity of the Southern Baptist Convention, is a confessional institution. While the Seminary serves the larger evangelical Christian community, employees must embrace the values and standards the Seminary represents as it fulfills its mission of shaping Christian leaders within our denominational context. Since duties of this position require the employee to represent the Seminary to prospective and current students, candidates must abide by the Seminary bylaws, the Employee Handbook, and the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message as a condition of employment. Job Description Job Summary The Recreational Coordinator duties and responsibilities will consist of assisting the RAC leadership in the oversight of the RACs day-to-day operation as well as sports competitions and campus recreation activities. The Recreational Coordinator will assist the RAC leadership in organizing, executing, and promoting all RAC activities. Key Responsibilities * Welcomes and orients visitors to the RAC and SWBTS campus, clearly explaining facility guidelines and encouraging engagement in recreational activities. * Organizes, leads, and promotes all RAC-sponsored programs and events by engaging students and staff, collaborating with campus departments, and supporting event setup and execution. * Oversees the safe use of all RAC-managed areas including the gym, weight room, and aerobics room; address disputes and enforce campus/RAC policies with professionalism and courtesy. * Tracks participation data and provide event summaries or feedback reports to RAC leadership. * Steps up to oversee and run RAC operations in the absence of the RAC Manager or other leadership staff. * Communicates effectively with instructors, referees, and other partners; assist with activity support and submit necessary contracts and invoices for third-party personnel to RAC leadership. * Processes sales of RAC concessions, memberships, and rentals accurately, and handles transactions for snacks, beverages, and other retail items for RAC patrons. * Assists in maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked facility; monitor inventory levels and notify leadership in advance of supply needs or repairs. * Performs additional duties as assigned, supporting the overall operations and mission of the RAC. Supervisory/Leadership/Stewardship Responsibilities: * Manages the control desk team by overseeing scheduling, answering questions, and supporting daily front desk operations. * Coordinates and oversees sports tournaments and intramural competitions, including registration, scheduling, team communication, score reporting, and awards. * Monitors tournament logistics and troubleshooting issues on-site to minimize disruptions and maintain a positive participant experience. Qualifications and Skills * High school education completion required, bachelors degree preferred. * Experience in principles, procedures of recreational & sport activities required. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly and simply articulate the value propositions of SWBTS. * Exemplary social skills with an ability to be a part of and contribute to a collaborative team and demonstrate love and appreciation for cross-cultural interaction. * Exhibits a strong work ethic, personal initiative, and reliability, effectively managing multiple tasks with attention to detail while contributing positively as a team member. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with gym-related software preferred. * Ability to demonstrate safe use as well as proper techniques of weight equipment required. * Ability to handle cash with accuracy and integrity. * Demonstrates the ability to diffuse conflict calmly and professionally, ensuring respectful outcomes for all parties involved. Physical Requirements * Office Environment - May be required to reach above shoulder level for organizational tasks (e.g., retrieving files from upper shelves), bend, stoop, reach to access lower or upper shelves, and climb 6 ladder. * Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and move about to the office to interact with other staff members. * Ability to use a computer and near-visual acuity in reading written documents and statistical data. * Exchanges information by telephone, computer, in writing and in person. * Ability to traverse campus for meetings and talk to groups while doing so. * Heavy Lifting - Occasionally transports 40-45lbs of parts and equipment across short distances by various means (e.g., carrying by hand, cart, golf cart) to accomplish tasks. * Ability to work inside and outside and withstand the heat and cold of the north Texas climate. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the institution. Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation. About Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, established in 1908 under the visionary leadership of B.H. Carroll, was born out of the urgent need for trained ministers in Americas rapidly growing Southwest. Initially part of Baylor University, the seminary became an independent institution in Waco before relocating to Fort Worth in 1910. Carrolls unwavering commitment to orthodoxy, gospel-centered education, and the Great Commission shaped the seminarys mission. Training God-called men and women for ministry, Southwestern has an expansive academic program training pastors, missionaries, and ministry leaders in theology, missions, evangelism, music and worship, and education. Today, it stands as a beacon of faithfulness, equipping generations to serve Christs church globally.