Coordinator Campus Recreation – Fitness

Job Summary:

The Coordinator Campus Recreation & Wellness Promotion – Fitness is responsible for supporting Campus Recreation & Wellness promotion by directing the daily operations of departmental fitness programming.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Assists in the management of all departmental fitness programming by overseeing the scheduling of all group exercise, personal training, and Fitness educational programs scheduled within the facility; supervising the massage therapy and Stretch & Recover programs; and coordinating fitness related special events.
2. Establishes and maintains the equipment maintenance and cleaning procedures for the multi-purpose rooms for the group exercise programs.; develops and oversees usage policies that promote safety, care of facility, and equal access.
3. Manages a Graduate Assistant for Fitness by conducting weekly meetings related to discussing budgets, upcoming needs, and schedules on a regular basis.
4. Supervises Fitness Staff in all programming areas by training student assistants in scheduling, discipline, assessment and budgets; evaluating all employees; and preparing payroll. Ensures consistent training and implementation of procedures for all student employees who enforce all fitness related risk management practices.
5. Provides special opportunities for staff development for through staff meetings, retreats, and other fitness skill development activities.
6. Assesses fitness program outcomes and customer satisfaction through multiple methods including soliciting customer feedback.
7. As needed, provides information to assist with promotional materials and social media to promote and publicize fitness programs.
8. Represents Campus Recreation by serving on departmental and division committees for student development.
9. Serves as a campus resource for other programs to enhance the use and visibility of the Rec Center as a major campus resource.
10. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelors’ degree in Recreation, Kinesiology, Sport Management or a closely related field or equivalent in experience.
• 1 years’ experience in university recreation including fitness programming and group exercise scheduling (completion of a graduate assistantship may be included as applicable experience).

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Masters’ degree in Recreation, Kinesiology, Sport Management or a closely related field or equivalent in experience.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• Primary Group Fitness OR Personal Training Certification (ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NASM, or NSCA)
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of communications, presentations and interpersonal relationship techniques.
• Knowledge of personal training, group exercise, and fitness programming.
• Knowledge of recreation and student development theory
• Knowledge of scheduling techniques.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Skill in staff and student staff scheduling.
• Skill in some or all components of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage a budget.
• Ability to establish priorities.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

Employment Values Statement:

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.