UMass Campus Recreation will be seeking several dynamic individuals to come join our rapidly expanding team, programs, and facilities. As our department enters our 5th year as member of Student Affairs and 3rd as member of the Campus Life and Wellbeing Collaborative, we are moving toward a more integrated model of wellbeing focusing on creating educational opportunities for our students.  With over 14,000 of the 32,000 students living on campus, there are exciting opportunities to expand our services and facilities in the near future. We recently opened an award-winning turf facility, are opening a climbing facility in fall 2023, and are engaging in preliminary discussions for a large facility renovation/expansion project to our flagship recreation center.  Our student development focused philosophy with values of connection, resilience, strength, social justice and most importantly play!  We live in an environment of that encourages professional development and growth and strives for excellence in all we do. 

Job Summary

Develops and manages comprehensive educational programs focusing on cardiovascular training, strength training, and supervision of 60+ student staff that oversees 24,000 sqf. in our main facility. These spaces include free weights, selectorized machines, functional fitness areas, and wide variety of cardio equipment.  This position will also supervise personal training services and staff and is under general direction of the Associate Director for Programming.

Essential Functions

• Recruits, hires, trains, schedules, supervises, evaluates the job performance of, and provides leadership for 30-60 student staff members hired as fitness supervisors and personal trainers. Provides continuous education for staff to enhance skills and obtain/maintain appropriate certifications through workshops, instructional seminars, and conference attendance.
• Manages, promotes, supervises and evaluates diversified fitness programs, including but not limited to, cardio, respiratory and muscular conditioning, Olympic lifting, personal training, associated customized fitness training services, fitness assessments, and related educational outreach including collaborative wellbeing offerings.
• Coordinates, supervises and evaluates a comprehensive program of equipment maintenance, including preventative maintenance and repair for all free weight, selectorized and cardiovascular equipment and Campus Recreation fitness areas. Evaluates and recommends fitness equipment for purchase, repair parts, materials and supplies required to meet program and facility needs.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines, including the assesses potential risks associated with fitness programs and facilities; coordinates the development of policies and guidelines regarding Campus Recreation and fitness programs; coordinates the development of learning outcomes for associated participants and student employees; and researches liability issues and updates related Campus Recreation policies and procedures to ensure appropriate standards of care and safety.
• Manages allocated budget. Participates in strategic planning and related Campus Recreation goal setting and assessments.  Provides related data and information to document areas of responsibility.

Other Functions

• Performs related duties as assigned or required to meet Department, Executive Area/Division, and University goals and objectives.
• Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates capacity, skill and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success.
• Works collaboratively with other campus stakeholders to fulfill the mission of Student Affairs and Campus Life.
• Understands responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behaves in ways consistent both with law and with University policy.
• Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace defined by personal and professional competence, integrity, and collaboration.
• Understands and contributes to implementation of departmental and institutional goals for achieving non-discrimination and creating a respectful, inclusive environment that is supportive of diversity.
• Uses access to sensitive and/or not yet public university related information only in the performance of the responsibilities of position and exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of Fitness experience in a recreation program, OR Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Sports Management, Higher Education, or related field, with one (1) year of Fitness experience in a collegiate recreation program
• Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills, including but not limited to strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, positive, and collaborative working relationships
• Ability to prepare and monitor budget information, including make purchasing decisions based on best practices, independent research, and judgement
• Ability to plan and prepare presentations/training on strength & conditioning, and physiology principles to diverse populations
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments
• Ability to train and supervise student employees
• Knowledge and ability to interpret industry standards related to safety of participants in fitness and strength training setting, as a risk manager.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• First Aid/CPR/AED instructor certification
• Current Personal Training Certification through NSCA, ACE, NASM, AFAA, or other nationally recognized agency

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Typical office and Recreation Center environment & activity

Work Schedule

• 37.5 hour per week position; must be available to work evenings and weekends

Salary Information

• PSU Level: 26
• Salary Chart

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must apply thru the HR Website at the following Link. https://careers.umass.edu/amherst/en-us/job/511508/coordinator-for-fitness-programs In order to ensure consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for 3 professional references prior to the priority deadline of February 4, 2022. The position may remain open until filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to reach out to Jason Incorvati at jasonink@umass.edu with any questions

 UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University.  To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans.  It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.