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Application Procedures: All applicants are required to submit a formal job application through the Texas A&M University Human Resources website at https://jobs.tamu.edu. Select appropriate career site depending on whether you are an external or internal applicant. If External Career Site is selected, then choose College Station/Qatar. Search for position Student Development Specialist III - (R-077434). If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 862-1856.

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

The mission of the Department of Recreational Sports is to promote activity, wellness, and development by providing high quality, inclusive experiences and facilities for the students and community of Texas A&M University.

What we want

The Personal and Small Group Training Coordinator (Student Development Specialist II) is responsible for managing our Personal Training and Small Group Training Programs. They are responsible for client acquisition, assigning personal trainers to clientele, and small group training coaches to formats/program offerings. Daily management of personal and small group training records and databases also falls under this position’s purview. The Personal and Small Group Training Coordinator is responsible for the creation, development, and implementation of new offerings for the Personal and Small Group Training programs. They are also charged with optimizing the programming and utilization of the Personal and Small Group Training Suite facility. They are responsible for the hiring, training, evaluating, and supervision of both Personal Trainers, and Small Group Training Coaches. The Student Development Specialist II assists with the training and education of Strength & Conditioning area student and part-time staff members, and coordinates clinics, seminars, and workshops for area staff and Rec Center members. Coordination and Instruction of Personal Training Certification Prep Course. Will potentially personal train clients and lead small group training sessions as warranted. Prepares and administers the wages, equipment, and supplies budget for personal training and small group training programs. Assists with risk management, equipment and facility preventative maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep.

What you need to know

Salary Range: $51,750 annually (commensurate to selected hire’s experience).

Cover Letter and Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Position Details: Employee will supervise (20) Personal Trainers and (8-10) Small Group Training Coaches. The position requires frequent weekend and evening hours for events, outreach, fundraising, and stewardship activities. May require occasional physical exertion such as long periods of standing, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, lifting, moving, and/or similar activities.

For best consideration, application materials should be submitted by Friday, September 27, 2024. 

Responsibilities:

• Program Coordination - Responsible for managing our Personal Training and Small Group Training Programs. Accountable for client and participant acquisition, assigning/pairing personal trainers to clientele, and small group training coaches to formats/program offerings. Daily management of personal and small group training records and databases, client training file and exercise program design audits.

• Training and Education - Responsible for the interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating of both Personal Trainers, and Small Group Training Coaches. Will assist with portions of the training and education of Strength & Conditioning area student and part-time staff members. Organize and implement personal and small group training staff in-services, meetings, and continuing education opportunities. Provides supplemental education to Strength & Conditioning attendants and head attendants. Coordination and Instruction of Personal Training Certification Prep Course.

• Creation and Implementation - Creation, development, and implementation of new offerings for the Personal Training and Small Group Training programs. Develops and coordinates clinics, seminars, and workshops for area staff, Strength & Conditioning area users, and Rec Center members. Coordinate advertising and promotional needs for said programs with the Marketing staff and assist as necessary.

• Facility Coordination and Upkeep - Responsible for enhancing the scheduling and utilization of the Personal and Small Group Training Suite. Carry out policies and procedures for Personal and Small Group Training Suite usage and security. Ensure proper and safe utilization of equipment. Assists with equipment and facility preventative maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep.

• Budget Administration - Prepares and administers the wages, equipment, and supplies budget for personal training and small group training programs. Processes Personal Training and Small Group Training staff payroll.

• Departmental Mission and Other Duties - Maintain a positive relationship with other departments and personnel that will assist in the development, funding, promotions, and/or public relations of the department. Serve on national, university, divisional, and departmental committees as needed. Assist in establishing long and short term goals of the department. Attend local, state and national workshops and conferences. Host and present at various recreational sports workshops. Interact with students, faculty and staff for the benefit of carrying out the mission of the department. Perform other related duties as necessary and appropriate for the position as assigned by Supervisor or Executive Director.

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• One year of experience in student affairs work or related specialty area with a bachelor’s degree
• General office conditions with the majority of time spent in contact with students
• Attends meetings and conferences concerning students and with student groups at times beyond usual working hours such as nights and weekends
• Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word and Access

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Minimum of one personal training or strength and conditioning certification from a nationally accredited certification organization such as NSCA, NASM, ACSM, or ACE.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand

• Ability to sit for majority of shift

• Ability to lift heavy objects above the waist

• Ability to reach overhead

• Ability to carry heavy objects

• Ability to push/pull heavy objects

• Ability to sustain moderate to high cardiovascular exercise for classes

• Ability to swim

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in health and kinesiology, exercise physiology, sport management, physical education or related field
• Full time, professional experience working in collegiate/university Recreational Sports/Campus Recreation supervising strength and conditioning, personal training, and small group training staff in a large multi-faceted university recreational sports strength and conditioning facility
• Two or more years supervising personal training and small group training staff in a large multi-faceted university recreational sports facility
• Two or more years of personal training experience with a multitude and wide range of clientele
• Experience with designing, implementing, and coordinating small group training programs
• Experience with instruction of personal training certification preparatory courses
• Experience presenting and speaking in both large and small group settings
• Budget preparation and administration experience

For further information you may contact:

Ryan Keller, Job Search Coordinator
rkeller@rec.tamu.edu

Closing Date:

A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under the CV/Resume. For best consideration, application materials should be submitted by Friday, September 27, 2024. 

Start Date: Oct 2024 (flexible)

For more information about Texas A&M Recreational Sports visit www.recsports.tamu.edu

Why Texas A&M University? 

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & identities. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.? Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.? Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.?

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays 

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave?and at least?eight hours of paid vacation?each month

• Automatically enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas 

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free? LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more 

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

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Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

Application Procedures: All applicants are required to submit a formal job application through the Texas A&M University Human Resources website at https://jobs.tamu.edu. Select appropriate career site depending on whether you are an external or internal applicant. If External Career Site is selected, then choose College Station/Qatar. Search for position Student Development Specialist II - Personal Training Coordinator (R-077434). If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 458-6903.

Cover Letter/Resume’: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended. You may upload these documents on the application under the CV/Resume. For best consideration, application materials should be submitted by Friday, September 27, 2024

About Texas A&M University

Texas A&M University is a land-grant, sea-grant and space-grant institution located in College Station, Texas. The university is centrally located, approximately equidistant from three of the 10 largest cities in the United States (Houston, Dallas and San Antonio) and the state capitol (Austin). The university’s enrollment includes over 75,000 students studying for degrees in 10 academic colleges. The Texas A&M University Department of Recreational Sports is a department in the Division of Student Affairs. The Department's services include: aquatics, fitness classes, instructional classes, drop-in recreation, intramural sports, sport clubs, and outdoor activities. The diversity and assortment of sports activities and recreational facilities available promise opportunities for individuals to participate, whatever their level of ability or experience. The mission of the Department of Recreational Sports is to promote activity, wellness, and development by providing high quality, inclusive experiences and facilities for the students and community of Texas A&M University.

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