Coordinator for Fitness and Wellness

Inside Higher Ed; Americus (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A state university in Georgia is seeking a Coordinator for Fitness and Wellness. The role involves managing fitness operations, developing wellness programs, and maintaining compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's Level Degree and has two years of experience in collegiate recreational sports programming. Key responsibilities include staffing, programming, and crisis response management. This full-time position is located in Americus, Georgia, and offers a dynamic work environment focused on student engagement.

Qualifications

• Two years of employment experience in collegiate recreational sports programming.
• First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or ability to obtain within three months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage Fitness and Wellness staff and operations.
• Develop programs and wellness initiatives.
• Serve as the risk management coordinator for Florrie Fitness center.

Skills

Program planning and implementation

Interpersonal communications

Oral and written communications

Facility management

Accounting and budget management

Education

Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title: Coordinator for Fitness and Wellness

Location: Americus, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Job ID: 295885

About Us

Georgia Southwestern State University is a state university serving a diverse population of students, offering a range of strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a vibrant learning environment. The University is a collegial community that values collaboration and community engagement with an emphasis on faculty, staff, and student interactions. An active student body and state-of-the-art amenities enhance the learning experience on a visually appealing campus located in historic Americus, Georgia.

Georgia Southwestern State University aspires to be an engaged, progressive, and inclusive university that serves as a vibrant center of learning, culture, and economic development for Southwest Georgia and beyond.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for managing all fitness and wellness activities for the University.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Fitness and Wellness staff and operations. (60%)
  • Responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, retaining, supervising, and evaluating staff for the Fitness Center and group fitness.
  • Develops and publishes program policies, guidelines, and risk management of campus fitness and wellness activities.
  • Work with Fitness and Wellness staff to develop short- and long-term goals, coordinate special events, revise departmental policies and procedures, enhance student development, and interact with other campus entities.
  • Adheres to and ensures compliance with the protection and confidentiality of student records and information, as outlined in the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act.
  • Maintains responsibility for the management of equipment and supplies.
  • Maintains compliance with all industry standards
  • Complete routine facility inspections and audits
  • Manage technology software for fitness and wellness which includes membership management and facilities scheduling and reservations.
  • Supervise the racquetball courts, PODS, aerobics studio, game room, rock climbing, and outdoor challenge course.
• Manages programming. (30%)
  • Develop, implement, publicize and evaluate various programs, including wellness initiatives, group fitness, and wellness excursions.
  • Support the Intramural and Outdoor Recreation Coordinator by collaborating on the execution of Intramural seasons and specialized events.
  • Collaborate with campus departments on departmental and university events.
  • Maintains programming spaces for groups with reservations.
  • Add and remove offerings based on program feedback and local/national trends.
  • Work in collaboration with Fitness and Wellness Staff, Student Affairs staff and university partners to support department initiatives within the mission of a student-centered facility, programs and services.
  • Schedule and administer a diverse offering of outdoor trips, clinics, and programs for the university community.
• Crises Response. (10%)
  • Serves as the risk management coordinator for Florrie Fitness center
  • Maintains required First ¿ Aid trainings and certifications.
  • Conducts regular inventory and site checks on AED stations.
  • Trains staff on crisis response protocols.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Level Degree, or equivalent experience, and two years of employment experience in collegiate recreational sports programming.

Other Required Qualifications: First Aid/CPR/AED Certification or ability to obtain within three months of employment.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of sport rules, regulations, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of physical education and industry standards.
• Knowledge of Climbing Wall and challenge course standards.
• Knowledge of outdoor safety procedures.
• Knowledge of turf, field, and irrigation maintenance.

Skills

• Skill in program planning and implementation.
• Skill in accounting and budget management.
• Skill in interpersonal communications.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in facility management

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at 229-931-2000 or by email at [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southwestern State University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, the University takes affirmative action to preclude discrimination in recruiting, transferring, training and terminating of employees because of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, veterans status, disability or any other reason in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, executive orders and other regulations which prohibit discriminatory employment practices.