Group Fitness Coordinator; Recreation Leader

Job Summary

This position reports to the Assistant Director, Fitness/Wellness, Group Fitness Programming and Wellness Initiatives. The Coordinator and Assistant Director are part of a highly collaborative fitness/wellness team that includes the Program Director for Fitness/Wellness, the Assistant Director, Fitness/Wellness, Personal Training and Wellness Programming along with various Coordinator and Program Assistant positions.

• Works closely with Assistant Director (AD) in recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, monitoring, evaluating, coaching, mentoring, providing recognition, providing development opportunities, and tracking disciplinary action for 40-50 part-time personnel.
• Assists AD with developing and updating Group Fitness employee training materials.
• Recruits potential hires via attendance at job fairs, academic classes, and Leader Training Course call out meetings.
• Assists in projecting personnel hiring/training needs.
• With supervision from AD, takes the lead with interviewing and auditioning of new staff members and make recommendations for hiring.
• With supervision from AD, takes the lead role in coordinating cross training of existing personnel in new group exercise formats as assigned.
• With supervision from AD, Leads the scheduling process for semester, summer, break and special sessions (solicit leader availability, utilize headcount data to determine new schedules, communicate with leaders, coordinate web content with Marketing).
• Frequently attends/observes leader sessions and provide constructive written and verbal feedback on leader performance and areas for growth.
• Assists in the selection and supervision of undergraduate program assistants.
• Leads the development and delivery of current leader staff meetings/trainings and monthly educational sessions.
• Plans and participates in mid-semester monitor meetings; provide feedback for end-of- semester assessment meetings.
• Regularly engages in programming as a leader, participant, and staff mentor. This requires significant presence during times of peak participation including evenings and weekends.
• Works closely with AD to develop, plan, implement, and organize a complete group fitness schedule for each semester and University break period.
• Works closely with the AD to develop and implement new group exercise programming, which may include themed group exercise sessions, participation challenge programs and department-wide special events.
• Recommends new programs and make program changes based on current research, industry trends, and participants feedback to ensure attainment of yearly participation and financial goals.
• Participates in program implementation by leading group exercise sessions.
• Recommends implementation, changes, and updates for program policies and procedures.
• Maintains knowledge of industry best practices and benchmarks in order to assist with establishing campus-wide health related goals in alignment with University, state, and national goals.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates programming with the goal of shaping student norms regarding physical activity and health.
• Assists with the development of policies and environments that support learning outcomes and healthy learning environments for students.
• Assures regular opportunities for staff mentoring sessions including mid-semester monitor meetings and end-of-semester assessments with all hourly staff.
• Works closely with AD to provide monthly staff meetings focusing on relational service and risk management along with professional development topics which are relevant to employment for all hourly staff.
• Mentors and advises hourly staff regarding their development, growth, and preparation for careers in the health/fitness/recreation fields.
• Provides regular feedback related to job performance and skills by regularly attending employee's scheduled shifts/sessions.
• Assists Program Director as needed with Fitness/Wellness Council.
• Provides ongoing training opportunities which allow existing student employees to gain additional experience and expertise in various group exercise formats.
• Provides nominations and recommendations for employee and participant awards.
• Provides nominations, recommendations, and supporting material for scholarship nominee candidates.
• Assures compliance with all university payroll practices, assure compliance with standard operating procedures when completing paperwork for new hires, promotions, or terminations, assists and advises on equipment purchases, and works closely with AD regarding budget construction and management, development of income targets and cost containment practices.
• Works closely with AD to lead coordination of publicity and promotion of new and existing programs and services, provide content for and ensure accuracy of website, publications, and program marketing materials.
• Communicates any change in program policies, fees, schedules or offerings with Member Services staff. Collaborate to ensure all program information and…