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The Coordinator of Fitness and Wellness collaborates in the development, administration, and evaluation of fitness and wellness programs for all members of the Emory community, based on current research and fitness industry trends. The Fitness and Wellness program provides structured programming options to foster lifetime habits of health and wellbeing, learning, leadership, and inclusion for the Emory community.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• This position has equal programmatic responsibilities at both the Woodruff Physical Education Center (WPEC) and the Student Activity and Academic Center (SAAC) recreational facilities.
• Responsibilities include a wide variety of administrative and supervisory duties including, but not limited to, personnel management, fiscal management, strategic planning, professional and student development, risk management, facility management, marketing/promotions, and rules and policy development. 
• This position is a full-time, twelve-month, exempt professional staff member within the Department of Recreation and Wellness and reports to the Assistant Director for Fitness and Wellness.

Program Management and Administration:

• Assists with the management of a comprehensive fitness program including, but not limited to, fitness floor staffing and equipment orientation, personal training, small group training, wellness programming, special programs, and education workshops.
• Directs oversight of programming at both the WPEC and the SAAC including hiring, training, and supervision of student staff and personal trainers, and development and implementation of personal training program, workshops, and other events.
• Instructs a for-credit physical education class within the general education requirement curriculum. - Assists with the content management of marketing materials, website, and social media platforms to ensure up-to-date and accurate fitness and wellness programs.
• Works with the marketing team to coordinate the marketing and promotion of instructional classes, personal training, fitness center orientations, and educational workshops.
• Compiles and maintains semester statistical data for reporting (e.g., participation numbers, fitness floor equipment inventory, usage, and maintenance, etc.).
• Assists with the development of new initiatives and special events to meet the needs of the various target populations within the Emory community.
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures within fitness spaces, personal training program, and areas of responsibility.
• Sets learning outcomes and conduct comprehensive program assessments in specific areas of responsibility to inform fitness and wellness program development and implementation.
• Serves as a department ranking staff member on duty for recreational programs, including, but is not limited to, serving as a first responder for in emergency situations and providing emergency care, customer service, conflict resolution, and decision-making regarding facility usage.
• Provides input on departmental policy decisions and strategic planning.
• Serves in an on-call function to support Athletics and Recreation facilities and programs. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends when necessary.

Professional and Student Staff Development:

• Recruits, hires, trains, schedules, evaluates, and mentors fitness student staff and personal trainers. Staffs and coordinates supervision for fitness facility spaces and personal training spaces.
• Provides managerial and leadership experiences in program operations; creates and promotes continuing education and professional development opportunities for student staff.
• Develops and implements continuing education and training for fitness and wellness staff.
• Serves on the Student Staff Development Committee.

Facility Management:

• Maintains oversight of all fitness areas including policy development and enforcement, staffing, inventory, and equipment purchasing.
• Coordinates with facilities management staff for the maintenance and purchasing of all fitness and wellness equipment as needed.
• Reports all fitness equipment issues to appropriate maintenance vendors for a timely resolution. -

Financial Management:

• Assists with the preparation, forecasting, and monitoring of all annual income and expense budgets as it relates to the fitness and wellness program area.
• Maintains records of program participation, revenue generation, and expenditures. Consistently monitors all revenue and expense budgets for fitness areas and personal training.
• Conducts and audits payroll procedures for all student fitness staff and personal training staff.

Risk Management:

• Assists with the establishment of risk management policies and trainings for all fitness areas, staff, and programs.
• Coordinates with appropriate staff to provide CPR/First Aid/AED certification courses for all fitness and wellness staff.
• Ensures the CPR/AED/First Aid certification of student fitness and personal training staff within thirty (30) days of employment start date.
• Maintains proper certification and records of student fitness and personal training staff.
• Instructs CPR/First Aid/AED courses for internal student and professional staff to ensure policy compliance. 

Outreach:

• Assists in conducting outreach aimed at enhancing the physical, social, emotional, and psychological well-being of Emory students and community.
• Assists in collaboration efforts with key campus partners to develop a comprehensive, integrated approach to student health and well-being through fitness and wellness programs.
• Active membership including, but not limited to, presentations, grant proposals, and committee involvement in a variety of on-campus and divisional work teams, and association involvement (e.g., NIRSA, NASPA, ACHA, NASM, etc.).
• Attends all staff, department, and division meetings as required. Performs other related duties as required. 

• A bachelor's degree in recreation, exercise science, exercise physiology, physical education, sports administration, public health, or other related field and one year of experience in fitness and wellness programming and facility management preferably in a university setting, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• CPR First Aid and AED certification required.
• A master's degree is preferred.

About Emory University

Emory University, recognized internationally for its outstanding liberal arts colleges, graduate and professional schools, and one of the Southeast's leading health care systems, is located on a beautiful, leafy campus in Atlanta, Georgia's historic Druid Hills suburb. Emory maintains an uncommon balance for an institution of its standing: our scholars and experts generate more than $500 million in research funding annually, while also maintaining a traditional emphasis on teaching. The university is enriched by the legacy and energy of Atlanta, and by collaboration among its schools, centers and partners.

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