Coordinator, Recreation & Wellness
Coordinator, Recreation & Wellness
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07-06-2025
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Monthly Salary
$ 43000 - 48000
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
07-06-2025
Job Description
JOB TITLE:
Coordinator Recreation & Wellness
DEPARTMENT:
Student Engagement
EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Professional 6. $43000 - $48000 salary depends on education and experience. Full-time benefits eligible.
Unlock Exceptional Benefits at FVCC (Worth $25K)!Youll receive generous employer contributions towards your Health/Vision & Dental up to 15 vacation days 12 sick days and 12 holidays. Plus build your future with the Montana Teachers Retirement System and a 403(b) match up to 7%. And thats not all - Public Loan Forgiveness plus invest in your continued education when you explore Tuition Waiver benefits for you and your dependents!
CLOSING DATE:
Open Until Filled Priority given to application materials received by June 16 2025.
SUMMARY
Flathead Valley Community College is an outstanding public community college located on a beautiful campus in Kalispell Montana with panoramic views of the northern Rocky Mountains and Glacier National Park. Our vision is to improve lives through learning and the trustees faculty and staff are dedicated to values that foster and preserve the spirit of our college and promote and support the well-being and economic development of the communities we serve.
Open Until Filled Priority given to application materials received by June 16 2025.
SUMMARY
Flathead Valley Community College is an outstanding public community college located on a beautiful campus in Kalispell Montana with panoramic views of the northern Rocky Mountains and Glacier National Park. Our vision is to improve lives through learning and the trustees faculty and staff are dedicated to values that foster and preserve the spirit of our college and promote and support the well-being and economic development of the communities we serve.
The Coordinator creates organizes implements and evaluates campus recreation and wellness activities and programs for FVCC students ensuring student needs are met. This position also oversees the direct operations of the campus Student Fitness Center. Typical work schedule often includes nights and/ or weekends.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Works collaboratively with students and employees in coordinating and implementing a balanced student recreation and wellness program that addresses the needs of the college community and enhances the quality of life and learning for students.
- Plans implements and evaluates student recreation and wellness programs which include intramurals peer education programs virtual opportunities and Fitness Center activities.
- Recruits trains and supervises Student Wellness Peer Educators and Recreation Assistants.
- Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Fitness Center.
- Serves as the primary contact for scheduling the Stinson Family Event Center soccer field and tennis courts; manages related bookings using venue management software. Provides usage guidelines and rates and responds to inquiries.
- Develops cost estimates for outside users; confirms bookings prepares use contracts issues invoices and collects required insurance documentation prior to use.
- Collaborates with a team in marketing and communications efforts to promote and increase usage of recreation and wellness programs and facilities.
- Provides evening and weekend supervision of activities; officiates/referees intramural sports activities as needed.
- Provides encouragement outreach and connection to engage students in recreation and wellness activities.
- Maintains accurate registration documentation including forms waivers reports and equipment checkout.
- Oversees all recreation equipment ensures proper maintenance cleanliness storage and inventory and recommends equipment purchases and repairs.
- Administers the Healthy Colleges Montana grant; ensures alignment with student wellness initiatives set by Student Engagement.
- Assists with campus-wide student events and Student Engagement initiatives including using the Campus Groups platform.
- Builds partnerships and fosters cooperative relationships with campus schools community groups and other external agencies to enhance and promote FVCC recreation and wellness activities.
- Maintains CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Remains current in practices trends and research related to areas of assignment.
- Attends related trainings workshops and professional development.
- Cross trains to perform other departmental and team functions; backfills for staff as needed.
- Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students faculty and the College.
- Creates and maintains a collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships.
- Maintains professional ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
- Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on or convening committees and contributing to the community in college-related activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Reports to the Program Director Student Engagement.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree in closely related field AND one year of experience working in recreation and wellness programs; OR
- Associates degree in closely related field AND three years of experience working in recreation and wellness programs; OR
- An equitable combination of higher education and experience working in recreation and wellness programs;
- Current CPR and First Aid certifications OR the ability to obtain within three months of hire AND
- Valid Montana drivers license with insurable driving record OR ability to obtain license by start of employment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Two years of work experience in higher education recreation and wellness programs.
- Experience officiating/refereeing sports activities.
- Experience overseeing peer education.
- Experience in event planning.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of health and wellness topics including current practices in recreation fitness and peer education
- Knowledge of intramural sports rules safety practices and officiating/refereeing sports activities.
- Ability to schedule facilities operations and utilize venue management systems.
- Ability to manage fiscal budget comply with spending guidelines align with institutional priorities and other related fiscal and administrative tasks.
- Skill and ability to operate current technology such as student/customer information systems and platforms proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace software applications and other related software.
- Strong commitment to providing quality customer service and collaboration by creating a welcoming and supportive environment for a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work within policies and procedures of FVCC.
- Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college community and community.
- Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships.
- Ability to follow and issue directions.
- Demonstrated communication presentation and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage effectively with students staff and the public.
- Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to work flexible schedules including evenings weekends etc. based on program needs.
- Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- Ability to pass drivers license records check and maintain current Montana Drivers License and a clean driving record.
- Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check.
- Ability to respond in the event of an emergency.
- This is a Medium Duty job according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 10-25 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To be considered for this position applicants must apply online at paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration.NOTE: FVCCs applicant tracking system will time-out after 45 minutes of inactivity. Please have your documents ready to upload before you click the Apply button.
To be considered for this position applicants must apply online at paper submission of applications or resume materials are not accepted for open positions. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration.NOTE: FVCCs applicant tracking system will time-out after 45 minutes of inactivity. Please have your documents ready to upload before you click the Apply button.
- Letter of application indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the positions Knowledge Skills and Abilities; AND
- A current comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae; AND
- Unofficial transcripts for all degrees held AND/OR Professional Certifications (if more than one transcript or certification combine and upload as one document). As a condition of employment the successful candidate will submit official transcripts for all d degrees held and applicable certifications to FVCC HR prior hire. Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be accepted.) AND
- Three professional references with complete contact information must be provided on the application form. Professional references must be individuals most familiar with applicants work experience skills and work behaviors and supervisory not list family and friends for professional references.
EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATIONS REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:Prior to any offers of employment FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals not listed on an applicants application or resume. Additionally FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background checks.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCCs policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race color religion creed political ideas sex gender identity sexual orientation age marital status veterans status service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law physical or mental disability national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions including recruitment and hiring practices appraisal systems promotions and training and career development programs as required by federal and state laws.
FVCC BOARD POLICY: The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES:FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.
VETERANS PREFERENCE ACT:Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans Preference laws do not however guarantee Veterans a job nor do they give Veterans preference in internal actions such as promotion transfer reassignment and reinstatement. Applying for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans Preference you must complete the Veterans Preference Form (form is available at and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for employment preference to Claims for Veterans preference must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.
WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION:Based on the Windfall Elimination Provision FVCC employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall Elimination Provision clickhttps:// Experience:
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