Description

Rate: $19.19/hr; $39,923/year or higher, commensurate with experience and/or education. 

The Coordinator, Fitness coordinates, markets, and facilitates health and fitness programs.

DUTIES

• Schedules and promotes health and fitness programs – fitness classes, healthy workshops, fitness challenges, personal training, nutrition counseling, and massage therapy
• Responsible for supervising programming and services located on the second-floor fitness center including Challenge Program and Fitness Release Time
• Recruits, hires, supervises, and schedules fitness program staff
• Creates accountability, evaluative, and reward systems for fitness program participants
• Coordinates and facilitates summer health and fitness programs for new and existing students
• Assists with various Sports & Fitness hosted events such as Sports & Fitness Awards Banquet, Welcome Week, Health Fair, Orientation, etc
• Serves as an advisor for a various fitness programs

MARGINAL DUTIES

• Performs all other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct Reports: Full Time and Part-Time Employees

Delegation of Work: Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given: None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge: 

• Knowledge of fitness programs, and facilities available in a higher education environment, and of the related trends, issues, and accepted practices

Skills:

• Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; good leadership skills

Abilities:

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community

WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS Primary

Work Location: Works in a gymnasium or other physical training room (2 - 4 hours) and a sports field or court (2 - 4 hours)

Physical Demands: Work is performed in a typical interior work environment that does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements; the individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks. Work involves occasional exposure to elements, such as extreme or inclement temperatures. Must have precise hand-eye coordination, good spatial awareness, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Must have the ability to move items of up to 45lbs

EEO/AA

Qualifications

Required Education: Baccalaureate degree

Required Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of job-related experience

License/Certification: None required

About University of Houston Downtown

The University of Houston-Downtown – the second largest university in Houston - is a comprehensive four-year university offering bachelor’s and selected master’s degree programs and providing strong academic and career preparation as well as life-long learning opportunities. Located in the heart of the city, the University reflects the diversity of the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area, and, through its academic programs, engages with the community to address the needs and advance the development of the region. UHD is an inclusive community dedicated to integrating teaching, service, and scholarly research to develop students’ talents and prepare them for success in a dynamic global society. UHD draws students from throughout the Greater Houston area. UHD is considered one of the most ethnically diverse liberal arts institutions in the southwest, a distinction that indicates the student body accurately reflects the Houston community's wealth of cultures, languages and nationalities. The University offers all students a specially tailored opportunity for quality higher education, as well as small classes.  UHD employs over 1,100 faculty and staff. 

Since opening its doors in 1974, UHD has grown in mission and service, and now offers baccalaureate degrees in 45 areas and nine master's degree programs. Over 15,000 students attend classes in five colleges: Marilyn Davies College of Business; Humanities and Social Sciences; Public Service; Sciences and Technology; and University College. UHD boasts over 56,000 alumni and is noted nationally as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution and a Minority-Serving Institution.  As one of the four distinct and separate components of the University of Houston System, UHD offers educational opportunities and access to students from a variety of backgrounds, including many first-generation college students, students who work full- or part-time, students with additional family obligations, and students who transfer from community colleges and other higher education institutions. The University of Houston System is a public system of higher education that includes three other universities in addition to UHD—the University of Houston, UH-Clear Lake and UH-Victoria. 

Required Attachments by Candidate: Resume, Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Link to Apply: https://uhs.taleo.net/careersection/ex3_uhd/jobdetail.ftl?job=STA010082&tz=GMT-05%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago