Job ID: 295885

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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 hr@gsw.edu.

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at 877-251-2644 or support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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 athttps://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 athttps://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment with Georgia Southwestern State University, as determined by Georgia Southwestern State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check and drug screen.

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.

Other Information

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Director of Residential and Campus Life assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include University policies and procedures, National Intramural Recreation Sports Association Standards (NIRSA), and Association of Challenge Course Technology Standards (ACCT). These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of related program management duties. Funding constraints contribute to the complexity of the position.
The purpose of this position is to assist in the planning and management of recreational programs. Successful performance helps ensure the efficient operations of the department.

CONTACTS

Contacts are typically with fitness center employees, co-workers, Director of Residential and Campus Life, Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, Vice President of Business & Finance, Advantage Sport & Fitness, Southeast Fitness Repair, and students.
Contacts are typically to give or exchange information and to provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes a sense of smell.
The work is typically performed in an office, library, computer room, a very noisy place, outdoors, and occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to machinery with moving parts and contagious or infectious diseases or irritating chemicals. The work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, and gloves.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

This position has direct supervision over assigned personnel.

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