Fitness Center Coordinator - Connecticut State Community College

Details:

Posted: January 7, 2025
Level: Educational Assistant
Hours: Part-time up to 17 hours per week 
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with materials submitted by Wednesday, January 22, 2025, receiving priority consideration.

Location:

CT State Naugatuck Valley 
750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT  06708 
**This position is not remote**
For more information, please visit the campus website or www.ct.edu/hr/jobs

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The college supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, and advances positive change for the students, communities and industries it serves.

CT State Community College Vision:

Connecticut State Community College is recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

CT State Community Equity Statement:

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date: 

February 2025

Position Summary:

The Coordinator of the Fitness Center will manage the on-campus fitness center, including creating a schedule for open hours, recruiting student workers, and coordinating staffing coverage.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Dean of Administration or other campus administrator the Fitness Center Coordinator is responsible for effective performance in these essential duties:

• Supervision of Fitness Center Staff.
• Coordination of Fitness Center Schedule.
• Supervision of equipment maintenance, including communication with vendors for repairs or maintenance of equipment.
• Updating Fitness Center policies and regulations.
• Conducting ongoing education of Fitness Center staff and members to ensure that policies and regulations are followed.
• Promoting fitness activities and healthy behaviors, i.e., preparing and distributing educational materials.
• Coordination of ordering supplies and equipment.
• Preparation and monitoring of the Fitness Center budget.
• Coordination of Fitness Center activities with credit and non-credit use of the facilities.
• Tracking and periodic reporting on use of facility.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree. 

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following: 

• Experience in promoting physical fitness, healthy behaviors, and in administration of fitness facilities.
• Knowledge of proper techniques in fitness training, including cardio, floor exercises, and weightlifting.
• Excellent communication skills.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Special Requirements:

• Must possess current CPR/First Aid/AED training and certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Personal Trainer certification.

Salary:

$39.44 hourly.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.  

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.edu).

CSCU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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