Recreational Program Team Lead, Temporary Part Time

Inside Higher Ed; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution in Kennesaw, Georgia, is seeking a Recreational Program Team Lead (Temporary, Part-Time) to manage recreational programs and assist in daily operations. Responsibilities include supervising staff, organizing events, and providing training. Candidates must have collegiate recreation experience and relevant certifications (CPR/AED and First Aid). The role offers 8-10 hours of work per week and contributes to a vibrant campus community.

Qualifications

• Required experience in collegiate recreation.
• Personal training certification from a recognized organization.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assigned program management and operations.
• Supervise program staff, including recruitment and training.
• Organize special events and programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Recreational Program Team Lead, Temporary Part Time

Location: Kennesaw, Georgia

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 252668

About Us: Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university\'s vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144

Department Information

• Provides 8-10 hours total per week of personal training and small group training on the Kennesaw and Marietta campuses
• Provides support for the Personal Training and Group Fitness Prep Course instruction and administration including development of course materials, lecture, hands-on demonstration, and student skill learning and evaluation
• Assists with the organization and administration of programs and special events such as fitness challenges, campus collaborations, workshops, and trainings
• Supports the group fitness program as an instructor and assist in maintaining all fitness spaces
• Provides development opportunities for students, faculty, and staff through on campus workshops, certifications, mentoring, continuing education, and internship opportunities
• Presents programs on health and fitness to the KSU community such as fitness orientations

Job Summary The Recreational Program Team Lead will be responsible for assisting in the management of the assigned comprehensive recreational program including the daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting with assigned program and daily operations
• Assist in supervising the program staff including recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, training, and evaluation
• Assist with the organization and administration of programs and special events
• Support the assigned program as an instructor and assist in maintaining all program spaces and/or equipment
• Assess the success and effectiveness of the assigned programs via solicitation for patron feedback, surveys, comment cards, and evaluation of program statistics

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High School diploma or equivalent

Required Experience
Collegiate recreation experience in assigned program

Minimum Licensure/Certification Required By Law And/Or Institution
Personal Training certification from a nationally recognized and accredited certifying organization

CPR/AED and First Aid certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years collegiate recreation fitness experience
• Supervisory experience demonstrating strong leadership ability
• Two years of experience personal training
• Experience personal training a diverse clientele with varying experience levels
• Experience teaching group fitness
• Experience with special events and programs

Abilities, Skills & Knowledge

• Able to work a varied work schedule to include nights and weekends is essential and expected.
• Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
• Ability to work with a diverse group
• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
• Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite)
• Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
• Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, [e-mail]

Other Information

• This is a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• No, this position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced
• Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf