Position Information
Position Information
Position Number
933080
Working Title
Coordinator for Health & Wellness
Job Title
Coordinator
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
University Recreation Fitness Ctr
Job Purpose
Oversees the entire scope of services offered through the Health & Wellness office.
Tennessee Tech provides impact through its engaged students, dedicated faculty, and career-ready graduates known for their creativity, tenacity, and analytical approach to problem solving. As a STEM-infused, comprehensive institution, Tennessee Tech delivers enduring education, impactful research, and collaborative service that creates, advances, and applies knowledge to expand opportunity and economic competitiveness.
Tennessee Tech is committed to a diverse workforce by fostering an inclusive work environment for students, faculty, and staff. Successful candidates should have a demonstrated commitment and contribution to fostering and advancing equity, diversity and inclusion. Tennessee Tech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Essential Functions
Develop standard operating procedures and guidelines. Hire, train, and evaluate student employees, fitness instructors, personal trainers. Actively pursue revenue-generating wellness programs. Facilitate programming that aligns with the dimensions of wellness. Collaborate with campus partners and compile a calendar of wellness events during the academic year. Serve as the Campus Recreation lead for student wellness initiatives. Establish a wellness coaching program for students that focuses on creating healthy lifestyles. Oversee personal training services. Lead the development and administration of group fitness programs. Coordinate the implementation of children's camps, swim lessons, health fairs, massage therapy, etc. Conduct program assessments. Develop an intentional marketing and communication strategy that engages students and members. Evaluate equipment and facility for safety. Establish and maintain a comprehensive risk management plan. Responsible for monthly payroll. Provide expert on-site supervision of staff. Complete inventory of fitness-related equipment. Work with the Associate Director to oversee repair & replacement plans for fitness equipment. Monitor annual facility maintenance needs fitness studios, cardio, and weight room. Some weekends and evenings as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
B.S. in EXPW or related field from an accredited institution. Two (2) years of administrative and supervisory experience in the field of health, wellness, and recreation. Experience in scheduling, supervising, and evaluating staff. Ability to establish and manage fitness and wellness programming. Knowledge of fitness, nutrition, and wellness concepts. Ability to develop a budget and generate supporting revenue. Experience working with child/youth camp programs. Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
Preferred Qualifications
M.A. in EXPW or related field from an accredited institution. Current certifications from a nationally recognized program such as AFAA, ACSM, or ACE in the following: Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor. Experience with Connect2, scheduling software, Innosoft Fusion.
Work Hours
Compensation and Benefits
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits Information
Tennessee Tech offers a competitive benefits package. Benefits include the accumulation of two vacation days per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and educational benefits.
Posting Details
Posting Date
04/21/2022
Screening Date
05/01/2022
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to electronically upload a cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts (official transcripts required upon hire), and complete contact information for three references. References will be contact at a later date. Submission of materials is the applicant's responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents- Cover Letter
- Resume
- Transcripts
- List of References
Optional Documents- Transcripts 2
- Other Documents
- Licenses/Certs
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have at least a B.S. in EXPW or related field from an accredited institution?
- * Do you have at least three years of administrative and supervisory experience in the field of health, wellness, and recreation?
- * How did you hear about this job opportunity?
(Open Ended Question)
Posted: 08/17/2022
