Job Description Summary
In support of the Student Affairs Learning Outcomes the Department of Student Engagement assists students in finding connection and community at Chapman University. The Graduate Assistant for Fitness Center Facility Management assists with overseeing the daily operations of the Julianne Argyros and Henley Hall Fitness Centers. The Graduate Assistant is a member of the Department of Student Engagement and the Division of Student Affairs.
Responsibilities
Supervision Assist Facility Manager with supervision and management of student staff who oversee the Julianne Argyros Fitness Center and Henley Fitness Center. Onsite supervision responsibilities may include managing employee hiring facility audio/visual resources training & development accountability and scheduling. Provide assistance with management of DotiStruppa Rock Wall when needed. Meet 11 with Lead Fitness Center Assistants weekly. Group Exercise Programs Assist Facility Manager with supervision and management of fitness session leaders in the Henley Fitness Center. Coordinate a spin and cycle studio program with a weekly schedule of group exercise sessions . Along with graduate assistant for fitness and recreation programs comanage group exercise sessions such as Yoga Zumba Kickboxing Barre and Pilates. Coordinate special events related to the Henley Fitness Center and group exercise sessions. Supervision responsibilities may include managing employee hiring training & development accountability and scheduling. Meet with fitness session leaders monthly. Facility Operations Provide onsite supervision of daily operations when working. Assist Facility Manager with facility maintenance inventory and safety checks related to Fitness Centers. Coordinate FitnessOnDemand audio/visual service in the group exercise rooms. Collaborate with offcampus vendors and oncampus partners including Institutional Event Management Facility Management Custodial Services Media Services Sodexo Risk Management faculty etc. to operate facility in an efficient manner. Facility Services Coordinate and oversee facility resources and services for students including a towel service and sports equipment checkout. Develop and grow new resources and services for students in the Fitness Center such as small group workouts and personal training. Meet weekly with Facility Manager for Wellness and Recreation Complete other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Desire to gain knowledge of student development theory and issues relevant to higher education. Ability/willingness to work some nights/weekends. Commitment to teamwork customer service collaboration and providing service to students. Ability to exercise initiative and work independently. Excellent interpersonal skills working with a diverse group of individuals at all organizational levels both inside and outside the University. Ability to use tact and diplomacy and to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Good time management skills and the ability to prioritize duties when faced with interruptions distractions and fluctuating workload. Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills. Professional and confident demeanor when delegating and holding others accountable. Ability to work with budgets including the oversight and reconciliation of expenses. Effective written and oral communication skills; strong editing and proofreading skills.