General Statement
Reporting to the fitness / wellness director, this position provides the administrative oversight and program development for the group fitness and small group training programs within the Fitness / Wellness Program. This individual will supervise student staff who deliver programs and services to students, staff, and faculty at the Minneapolis and St Paul campus facilities.

The mission of Recreation & Wellness is to serve all students and the greater University community by enriching the campus experience and encouraging lifelong wellbeing. We are driven to develop leaders, foster supportive relationships, and inspire active living through recreation and wellness.

The starting salary for this position is $42,000 and the deadline for applications is Sunday, June 26. 

Responsibilities and Expectations

Program Development 50%

• Program Planning. Responsible for the development and delivery of the group fitness and small group training programs.
• Programming. Coordinate a diverse array of GFIT, small group training, and specialty programs considering national/campus trends and needs.  Establish program goals; evaluate and implement recommendations for improvements.
• Program Management. Manage program-specific registration, staff and participant scheduling, and attendance through online platforms (i.e. Innosoft Fusion, Google Drive, etc.)
• Special Event / Initiatives. Assist Wellness Manager with fitness and wellness-related special events (i.e. health fairs, lifestyle and biometric screenings, Tri-U-Mah, and others).
• Evaluation / Assessment. Evaluate, plan, and execute programmatic efforts to add or improve upon wellness services; Maintain statistical data and participation records related to group fitness and small group training services.
• Risk Management. Review, implement and recommend policies and procedures to effectively manage risk related to personal injury, property damage and financial loss; work within the department and other external units to identify, assess, respond to, monitor, control and minimize risk to the University. 
• Marketing and Communications. Responsible for working with the Marketing Team on implementation of marketing plan as well as on-going and post-program evaluation. Communicate with interdepartmental areas essential in effective administration of fitness and wellness programs and services.

Leadership and Supervision 45%

• Supervision. Supervises the part-time student staff responsible for the execution and operations of fitness for group fitness and small group training.
• Training and Continuing Education / Facilitation. Recommend and provide on-going development opportunities and training (i.e. conferences and certifications) for all supervised staff as it relates to their field of expertise and job duties.
• Training and Continuing Education. Coordinate the American Council on Exercise (ACE) Group Fitness Exam Prep Course annually.
• Fiscal Management / Budgeting. Provide purchase recommendations and needs to the Director of Fitness & Wellness for small group training and group fitness. Manage the day-to-day financial operations of the group fitness and small group training programs.
• EDI. Actively work to create a welcoming environment for students, staff and faculty, which promotes inclusive opportunities for a diverse campus. Coordinate and communicate with organizations, entities and departments on campus to encourage involvement and engagement in programs and services.

University Involvement / Responsibilities 5%

• University Involvement / Committees. Present health and wellness-related information to the university community as requested. Attend department meetings and serve on Department/University committee(s) as needed.

Other duties as assigned by the Director of Fitness and Wellness.

Qualifications