Program Coordinator

Company: Binghamton University
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: November 14, 2021

Job Description:

About Binghamton University: Binghamton University is a world-class institution that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by outstanding academics, facilities and community life - promotes extraordinary student success. Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty and state-of-the-art facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000 students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration and community service. Job Description: Budget Title: Staff Assistant (SL-2) Salary: $44,374 The Program Coordinator for Fitness/Wellness is responsible for assisting with providing quality fitness and wellness programming and enriching the overall member experience. The Program Coordinator must be well informed of current and emerging trends in the fitness industry that will meet the needs of our students, members, faculty, and staff. In coordination with the Assistant Director of Fitness/Wellness, this position will administer, develop, plan, implement, organize, and evaluate a comprehensive fitness program. A strong focus will be on facility oversight, program development, staff hiring, training, coaching, and evaluation. * Responsible for the daily administration of the FitSpace operation including facility management and staff scheduling and oversight. * Responsible for the daily supervision of the Fitness/Wellness student staff members. Program Coordinator is specifically responsible for the direct supervision (interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training, and evaluating) of the Fitness Assistants and Fitness Managers. Oversight will include monitoring the staffing software systems such as Brightspaces, SubItUp, and maintaining appropriate personnel files, including required certifications for all Fitness/Wellness staff, including personal trainers and group fitness instructors. * Process payroll for Fitness/Wellness staff on bi-weekly basis. * Assist in the development and implementation of innovative fitness and instructional program offerings. In collaboration with the Assistant Director and other program areas, develop a robust schedule of fitness/wellness programs offered each year that respond to the desires/needs of the campus community. This will include programs for intercession schedules and special events. * Communicate and interact with the membership base and all Fitness/Wellness student staff to promote the effective delivery of services and risk management compliance. * Assist supervisor in maintaining accurate Fitness/Wellness program statistics, reports and data by using the card access/Fusion software program to track membership and facility utilization, as well as facilitating manual data collection, when appropriate. This information is critical in providing services, setting facility, and staffing schedules and identifying budgetary considerations. * Assist Equipment Technician in coordinating regular maintenance and inventory of the fitness equipment. Program coordinator is responsible for performing the monthly facility checks, recording information in the Risk Management shared folder, and notifying supervisor of any outstanding concerns. * Maintain and troubleshoot AV needs for studios, make recommendations on purchases when needed to maintain the best possible experience for participants. Assist the Assistant Director with the procurement and installation of new equipment, as well as manage the continued coordination of present equipment repairs & maintenance. * Coordinate with supervisor on the cleanliness, maintenance and safety of the fitness/wellness program areas and equipment. The environment of the programmatic areas is essential to providing quality service. * Assist with program budget management through purchase recommendations and program development. Maintain and track monthly expenses to include student payroll and operating expenses. Create budget projections and assist in preparing the fiscal year budget. * Act as a fitness/wellness resource for campus engagements/events or serve on campus wide committees. In consultation with supervisor, seek opportunities to encourage healthy lifestyle choices & the incorporation of CRS services on campus, when appropriate and schedules permit. * In consultation with supervisor, be prepared to assist with training clients, instructing classes, or workshop sessions (in person or virtually) for the Fitness/Wellness program. Assignments will reflect areas of specialized training and ability. * Participate in all departmental trainings, retreats and meetings as scheduled. * Actively pursue professional growth through participation in educational seminars and professional organizations to enhance job performance and to provide career development. The expectation is that this will be done in collaboration and after consultation with supervisor. Requirements: * Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in recreation, exercise science, kinesiology, sport management, or related field. * One-year professional experience supervising employees, interns, and /or volunteers in a recreation setting; or as professional planning, implementing, and supervising a variety of fitness, wellness, and instructional programs. Graduate Assistantship experience will be accepted as an equivalent experience. * Current National Certification in Group Fitness, Personal Training, or Strength & Conditioning from ACE, NASM, NSCA, or equivalent * Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, leadership, decision-making skills are essential, as well as the ability to work individually and in a team setting. * Candidates must be open to a flexible work schedule including evening and weekend obligations. * Candidate must have or be willing to obtain American Red Cross CPR, AED, First Aid instructor certifications to assist with staff certification and training needs. Preferred Qualifications: * Master's degree from an accredited college/university in recreation, exercise science, kinesiology, sport management, or related field with 2 years of post-graduate experience. * Experience with the following: * Serving clients as a certified personal trainer. * Teaching fitness classes as a certified group fitness instructor. * Facility management. * Budget development and management experience. * Specialty certification in Behavior Change, Health Coach, or similar. * Experience working with software packages including Innosoft Fusion, SubitUp, TrainerMetrics and/or True Coach. Additional Information: Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials. Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov Payroll information can be found on our website https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/ Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee." Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure. For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit: https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/prospective/dual-career/index.html Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here. Application Instructions: Deadline for Internal Applicants: 10/25/2021 Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled. Persons interested in this position should apply online. Please submit: * Resume, * Cover letter, and * Contact information for three professional references You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. 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