Graduate Assistant, Fitness

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Position Information

Working Title Graduate Assistant, Fitness Department Campus Recreation Type of Work Study Graduate Building/Office Location HC - A. D. Albright Health Center Work Schedule

20 hours/ week. Flexible. Expected to be available to work occasional nights and weekends

Job Description

NKU Campus Recreation is seeking qualified applicants for graduate assistantships in the areas of Competitive Sports, Facilities, Fitness and Membership Services. These positions were created to assist with the program and facility management of the Campus Recreation Center and provide leadership opportunities. Graduate Assistants are expected to be available to work some nights and weekends. These are 10-month positions beginning in August ending in May, with an option for summer employment. Graduate Assistant positions are one-year appointments, which are evaluated at the end of the first year to be renewed for subsequent years.

Graduate Assistants must have completed a Bachelor's degree and been accepted into a graduate program at NKU meeting the minimum qualifications, which vary, depending on the program selected. The successful candidates will be paid $13.25/hr bi-weekly for up to 20 hours per week with the exception of university holidays and closures (approximately $10,000) with an option for summer employment. Graduate Assistants will receive full tuition based on their selected NKU Graduate program (Graduate Assistants are responsible for paying fees each semester and must remain in good academic standing to maintain assistantship).

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, supervising and evaluating a Fitness staff of 25+ instructors, Fitness Assistants, and Personal Trainers

• Serve as Facility Manager of Campus Recreation Center

• Conduct in-service trainings for fitness staff

• Assist in payroll procedures accurately for 25+ student and contract employees following university and departmental guidelines

• Assist in the planning and running of the Group Fitness instructor training and development program (GFIT) each semester

• Plan, administer and promote a Fall & Spring Fitness class schedule of 25 + classes per week (pending facility availability) that includes a variety of classes for individuals of all fitness levels. Program for 5-10 classes per week during the summer and holiday breaks. Program offerings should include cardio and mind body classes

• Collect and review Personal Training client information. Assign clients to trainers as needed

• Conduct personal training sessions if necessary (if certified)

• Track client/trainer sessions. Review program charts and keep financial records for sessions

• Assist in monitoring program budgets, operating expenses and revenues. Monitor operating expenses and labor costs on departmental budget tracking logs.

• Assist with regular maintenance, inspection, and upkeep of Fitness equipment

• Create, update and enforce policies and procedures related to the Fitness programs.

• Track and record participation numbers for all programs/areas. Manage participant waiver system

• Assist with CPR trainings for all Campus Rec Staff. In consultation with other staff members, establish an annual calendar of classes to meet departmental needs

Qualifications

• Must have 2 years of experience working in collegiate recreation.

• Must have experience teaching group fitness/personal training and training instructors/trainers

o Preference given to applicants with a national fitness certification

Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree Pay Rate $13.25

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number 20231700 Job Open Date 04/22/2024 Job Close Date Quick Link https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/13200

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