Job Description Summary
In support of the Student Affairs Learning Outcomes the Wellness and Recreation team manages multiple fitness and recreation facilities and coordinates a variety of on and offcampus recreation and wellness education programming. Alongside professional staff and in collaboration with other team members the Lead Fitness Center Assistant is responsible for cosupervising fitness center student employees managing daytoday facility operations coordinating fitness center services and programs. The Lead Fitness Center Assistant strives to create welcoming environments that contribute to the University by building community increasing the students pride in their university and improving students healthy sense of self. All Lead Fitness Center Assistants are members of the Department of Student Engagement and the Division of Student Affairs.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities Collectively the Lead FCA positions will do the following: Work alongside the graduate assistants and professional staff to supervise Fitness Center Assistants and Fitness Session Leaders including hiring training team development performance evaluation and accountability. Through supervisor shifts oversee the daytoday operations of the facilities in partnership with campus departments including Public Safety Dining Services Facilities Management Custodial Services and Information Systems and Technology. Manage facilities by ensuring all equipment and furnishings are working properly and that facilities are clean and tidy. Responsibilities include routine maintenance and cleaning as well as submitting work requests for major issues to campus departments. Jointly manage amenities programs and services including GroupX and sports and recreation gear checkout Along with Student Engagement Marketing team oversee publicity including website social media and digital signage Address employee needs regarding scheduling including approval of shift changes Provide onsite supervision of group fitness and other programs as necessary Meet weekly 11 with direct supervisor Attend weekly meetings with the Lead Fitness Center Assistants team Lead monthly team meetings with all Wellness and Recreation staff members Assist in Student Engagement departmentwide events Assist in other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Qualifications Required CPR /First Aid/ AED Certified through the end of the academic year. If an applicant is not already certified certification will be coordinated by the Department of Student Engagement upon employment. Ability to manage conflict and apply feedback to work performance Dependability and accountability Initiative and the ability to work independently Strong interpersonal and customer service skills Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a large group Effective written and oral communication skills Creative problemsolving skills Ability to work evening early morning and weekend hours as necessary Time management skills Ability to delegate effectively Demonstrated ability to anticipate customer needs Ability to use standard office equipment including computer copier telephones Minimum of a 2.5 GPA