Texas A&M University College Station , TX 77840
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Title
Fitness & Wellness Coordinator
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Dept Of Recreational Sports
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
Glimpse of the Job
The Student Development Specialist III - Fitness & Wellness is part of the Fitness and Wellness Team that is responsible for the coordination, management, and supervision of the Group Fitness instructor staff, all Fitness & Wellness events, and collaborations, as well as developing new initiatives for fitness programming.
Who we are
The mission of the Department of Recreational Sports is to promote activity, wellness, and development by providing high quality experiences and facilities for the students and community of Texas A&M University.
What to do
Apply now to take the first step towards an exciting career! A cover letter and resume will assist in the review of your application materials. You can upload them during the application process at CV/Resume.
Salary Range: $59,512.50 - $62,000 annually (commensurate to selected hire's experience)
Position Details: Employee will supervise (40) Group Fitness Instructors and (2) Task Workers. The position is an exempt level position with a standard work schedule of 40 hours during core business hours Monday through Friday. 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.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Five years' experience in student affairs work or related specialty area with a bachelor's degree
Three years' experience in student affairs work or related specialty area with a master's degree
Required Licenses and Certifications:
Group fitness instructor certification through an organization accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
Examples of organizations meeting this qualification include ACE (American Council on Exercise), AFAA (Athletics and Fitness Association of America), ACSM (American Council of Sports Medicine), NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine)
Current CPR certification
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 & kinesiology, health education, recreation, education, student affairs, business, or related field
Holistic fitness and wellness programming and collaboration experience, special event management, student/faculty staff management and supervision, health/wellness coaching program experience, and related extra-curricular experience and/or student development experiences
Health/Wellness Coaching experience and Fitness and Wellness program management experience
Personal trainer certification
Aquatic Exercise Association certification
Yoga instructor certification
Indoor cycling instructor certification
Certified Health Coach
Certified Health Education Specialist
Essential Duties/Tasks:
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 & lived experiences. 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. In addition, you have access to many benefits and perks, such as:
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
Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Free exercise programs and release time for health and wellness programs
All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training programs, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
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.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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