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• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, evaluate and develop approximately thirty-five student/non-student employees and a Fitness and Instructional Programs Program Assistant
• Review and submit bi-monthly employee payroll
• Conduct twice-annual employee evaluations, including attending and reviewing group fitness classes/personal training sessions/instructional series lessons, scheduling semesterly one-on-one meetings, and providing feedback that supports staff performance improvement
• Program and execute monthly staff meetings focused on professional development that covers training on RecSports policies/procedures, customer service, risk management response, position-specific training, etc.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Director and ACE to create, facilitate, and document continuing education workshops for both Group Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers
• Document and monitor employee certifications for risk management, RecSports, and position-specific compliance
• Instruct American Red Cross certification classes for fitness and instructional programs staff and/or RecSports employees as needed

• Manage the sale and administration of Fitness Class passes, Instructional Programs packages, and Personal Training packages; process refunds and address participant customer service needs as necessary.
• Create Group and F.A.S.T. (Faculty and Staff Training) fitness schedules, class descriptions, and Innosoft Fusion program offerings for over sixty classes each semester, and up to ten offerings each summer
• Submit facility reservation requests for classes and other programming to the Assistant Director for Facilities Management and Operations each semester
• Review, manage, and schedule student organization and departmental private fitness class requests
• Support the Assistant Director of Fitness and Instructional Programs and the Assistant Director of Facilities Management and Operations with managing the maintenance of fitness equipment
• Submit program marketing requests (photography, social media, etc.) to the Assistant Director of Communication and Engagement within established deadlines
• Demonstrate ability to cover group fitness classes, instructional series lessons, and/or personal training sessions if necessary
• Assist in the development of new program initiatives and special events; lead the continuance of current programs (i.e., the Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Fit Academy)

• Represent RecSports on campus wide committees.
• Assist with RecSports special events.
• Attend and participate in Division of Student Affairs events, programs, and training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred. Major in recreation administration, sport management, leisure studies, physical education, kinesiology, or comparable degree.
• Possess a current Group Fitness Instructor and/or Personal Training certification from a nationally recognized fitness organization (NCCA) such as AFAA, ACE or ACSM
• Experience supervising students and demonstrated commitment to student learning and development
• American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer with First Aid and related Instructor certification, or the demonstrated ability to obtain both base-level and instructor certifications within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in recreation administration, sports management, student development, kinesiology, or another related field
• 2-3 years of administrative, staff development, and risk management experience in a collegiate recreation group fitness, personal training, and/or strength and conditioning program
• Two-year fitness-related graduate assistantship in a recreation setting
• Experience with fitness class scheduling software (e.g. Innosoft Fusion)

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