Fitness & Wellness Graduate Assistant

Job Description:

Under the Division of Student Affairs, this position supports Fitness and Wellness Services within the department of Recreation & Wellness. The selected candidate will experience recreation programming through an environment that is hands-on and fast paced with a professional development approach.  This position will report to the Assistant Director of Recreation & Wellness.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the supervision of Fitness Training Services: Personal Training, Small Group Training, and the UFit program.
• Assist in the recruitment, screening, hiring, training, evaluation, and supervision of student staff, to include internship and fieldwork students.
• Support continuing education and professional development opportunities such as student staff in-services, workshops, local professional site visits, conference opportunities, review of articles and research.
• Support efforts for adaptive and inclusive recreation and wellness programs.
• Serve as a Personal Trainer and/or Group Exercise Instructor.
• Assist with a variety of special events and programs within Recreation & Wellness.
• Administrative duties to include data collection and reporting, implementation of policies and procedures, assistance with marketing, promotional and incentive programs.
• Support departmental events and initiatives.
• Attendance at meetings and trainings may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Expectations:

• Demonstrate critical thinking skills and the ability to balance personal, academic, and work life in a healthy fashion.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks, work on an individual level and in a team setting and demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Obtain and maintain American Red Cross First Aid & CPR/AED certification.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health Education, or related field.
• Professional experience in one or more of the following: personal training, group fitness, health and wellness coaching, or similar fitness & wellness related initiatives.
• At least 1 year of supervising experience.
• NCCA accredited certification in personal training or group fitness (ACSM, NSCA, ACE, NASM, etc.).
• Acceptance into GVSU College of Education, College of Health Professions, or similar area of study.

Additional Information:

• Depending on candidate interest and background, additional programming experiences may be provided, including American Red Cross courses and adult swim lessons.

Terms of Appointment:

• The position will begin on August 28, 2023 and conclude on April 26, 2024.
• This is for a one academic year appointment with potential of a second year based on approval and performance.
• A tuition waiver covers 9 graduate credit hours per academic year and includes a stipend.
• The position will work 20 hours per week.
• Professional development funding available as well as employment opportunities between semesters and over the summer months.

Application Process:

Application review begins March 1, 2023. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Please submit resume, cover letter, and three professional references to:

Allison Gehringer

Assistant Director

Recreation & Wellness

gehringa@gvsu.edu

For more information on graduate programs at Grand Valley State University visit www.gvsu.edu/gs/

About Grand Valley State University

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