COORDINATOR OF FITNESS OPERATIONS

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellbeing, the Coordinator of Fitness Operations assists in the organization and administration of fitness and wellbeing programs, supervision of fitness assistant staff, and management of equipment & resources. Through ensuring the fitness floors are well maintained and operated, the Coordinator develops a welcoming environment that fosters a sense of community when utilizing the UREC.  

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

• Support the supervision of student staff who manage the fitness floors
• Train and supervise students who work as Fitness Assistants and/or Personal Trainers
• Provide direct support for members who participate in our Personal Training program
• Familiarity with the best practices as it relates to fitness and wellness that align with our mission

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP:

Enhance the student and member experience. Nearly 30,000 distinct LSU students and members utilize the UREC at least one time throughout the year. This position has a leadership role in establishing consistent, high quality experiences for how members engage within our fitness programs and services. Through ensuring the fitness floors are well maintained and operated, the Coordinator develops a welcoming environment that fosters a sense of community when utilizing the UREC.

Optimize student staff trainings

Well-trained and high-quality student staff are the cornerstone of UREC fitness operations. The Coordinator will innovate in the development and delivery of trainings to best meet the needs of student staff, ensure their understanding of UREC policies and procedures. and deliver excellent customer service.  

ATTRIBUTES OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

• Able to manage and lead a fitness program of comparable size, including the responsibility to train staff
• When addressed with concerns or questions related to fitness operations, will work to find creative solutions while considering current conditions and policies
• Possesses a desire to work in a fast paced, highly dynamic collegiate recreation department committed to providing exceptional programs, services, and experiences
• Communicates and collaborates well with co-workers to build relationships that foster an environment of trust, inclusion, and honest dialog among team members
• Familiarity with the best practices as it relates to fitness and wellness that align with our mission

ABOUT THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PRIORITIES:

Three priorities guide our work in the Division of Student Affairs: mattering & belonging, inclusion & access and quality. We believe creating a sense of mattering & belonging requires us to ensure every space, place, and interaction communicates to a student that they are home. Being inclusive and accessible in our work means that as our student body begins to more closely reflect the diversity of our state, it is our duty to design programs, services, events, and experiences with everyone in mind. Finally, a commitment to quality is rooted in the belief that LSU students deserve our best effort. Every interaction we have with them should communicate care, relevance, polish, and attention to detail.

RESPONSIBILITIES EXPLAINED:
Direct Student Support (40%)

Guide and direct student members as well as student staff on the proper usage of fitness equipment. Translate department efforts, initiatives, and goals to students through interactions at programs, services, events, and experiences. Serve as the liaison between (fitness staff) students and the leadership in the unit. Responsible for developing trainings that ensure Fitness student employees are knowledgeable about UREC policy and procedures related to ensuring a safe environment in all our fitness spaces.

Quality Control (25%) 

Ensures every aspect of [programmatic/administrative/financial/facility/etc] outputs including administrative tasks, implementation, and overall design exudes a high degree of quality.

Embraces and executes a belief for continuous improvement and applies to elevate the level of all services, events, programs, and experiences in department.

Program Support (20%)

Responsible for operations of to be determined fitness programs, services, events, and/or experiences. Provides input on overall expenditures, experiences and services within Fitness and Wellness.

Administrative Support (10%) 

Support the day-to-day fitness operations through administrative management while working with UREC business administration to ensure policies are being followed and updated when necessary.

Provides feedback regarding programs and experiences by personally using UREC. Contributes to the work environment by developing and maintaining positive relationships that support a culture of teamwork and cooperation.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%) 

Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness. This includes but is not limited to efforts that support broad division/institution efforts including at least 40 hours per year spent helping divisional initiatives such as Move-In Day, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Career Expo, Disability Services Finals Testing, other special projects etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Promotion/Education, Nutrition, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field
• 1 year of work experience in a fitness facility
• NCCA accredited personal training certification, examples but not limited to; AAPTE, ACSM, ACE, and or IFPA

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree
• 2 years professional work experience in collegiate recreation, fitness facility, and or corporate fitne

APPLICATIONS:

Applications will be accepted online on the LSU Careers website. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. However, to assure the fullest consideration, candidates are encouraged to have complete applications submitted by July 7, 2022.  Requested application materials include a letter of interest; curriculum vitae or resume; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/EXPECTATIONS:

• Ability and willingness to work evening and weekend hours.
• Due to the position's physical requirements, a pre-employment physical examination will be required per FASOP: HR-04. 
• As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality
• LSU requires the COVID-19 vaccine for all students, faculty, and staff or mandatory monthly testing. New employees must either submit proof of vaccination by October 15, 2021 or within three (3) days of their official start date, otherwise be entered into the mandatory monthly testing protocol beginning in November 2021.

Special Instructions:

A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application (if available). However, original transcripts are required prior to hire.

Please provide your resume and three professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address.

Posting Date:

June 20, 2022

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

July 11, 2022

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

LSU believes diversity, equity, and inclusion enrich the educational experience of our students, faculty, and staff, and are necessary to prepare all people to thrive personally and professionally in a global society. We celebrate diversity and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion. We actively seek and encourage qualified applications from persons with diverse backgrounds, cultures and experiences. To learn more about how LSU is committed to diversity and inclusivity, please see LSU’s Diversity Statement and Roadmap. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (hr@lsu.edu).

COVID-19 Vaccine Protocol:

LSU requires the COVID-19 vaccine for all students, faculty, and staff or mandatory monthly testing. New employees must either submit proof of vaccination within three (3) days of their official start date, otherwise they will be entered into the mandatory monthly testing protocol beginning in November 2021.

HCM Contact Information:

Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or emailed HR@lsu.edu