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Form of workLocation: Kennesaw, Georgia
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 272669
About Us
Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia.Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university. Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.
LocationOur Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.
Job SummaryProvides oversight in the day-to-day operations and staffing aspects of the Employee Fitness Center, ensuring it operates efficiently and effectively. Responsible for coordinating fitness programs, managing facility maintenance, and providing excellent customer service to employees and customers utilizing the center. Works closely with the Manager to develop and implement strategies to enhance employee wellness initiatives. Provides staff and student assistant oversight, training and development.
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Oversees the daily operations of the Fitness Center, including opening and closing procedures, staff scheduling, managing equipment inventory, and maintaining fitness and wellness records
2. Assists Manager with budgetary parameters, membership promotion, report analysis, and facility safety
3. Ensures the cleanliness, safety and functionality of all equipment. Coordinates regular maintenance checks and promptly addresses any issues or repairs as needed. Maintains equipment records
4. Assists in the purchasing and/or replacement of facility equipment per established guidelines
5. Provides members with exercise prescriptions and health and fitness testing
6. Assists in implementation and training on new fitness management platform and fitness retention software
7. Assists in promoting, implementing and evaluating health education programs, events, online social media marketing based upon Employee Wellness needs and requests
8. Assists with overseeing, training, mentoring, and hiring of center staff and/or student assistants
9. May provide professional, engaging, and effective group fitness classes to members and class participants
10. Responds to suggestions, concerns and complaints in a timely, professional, and consistent manner
11. Focuses on members¿ goals and results by offering alternative movements to accommodate different fitness levels
12. Provides status reports monthly or as requested
13. Assists in the development, training and implementation of center policies, procedures and standards
14. Acts as department manager when manager is not available
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in related field
Other Required Qualifications
Adult CPR & ADED certification (AHA or Red Cross) or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment
Required Experience
Three (3) years of wellness program or fitness facility administration experience
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Exercise Physiologist Certification from the American College of Sports Medicine
Group Exercise instructor certification from ACE, AFAA or other nationally accredited specialty class certification
Preferred Educational Qualifications
Advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in business management, kinesiology, or health/sport related field
ABILITIES
Able to provide appropriate physical instruction with proper awareness of interpersonal space
Able to respond to and calmly handle emergencies
Able to administer emergency protocol
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment OpportunityKennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.
For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.
This is a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is not considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
- Standard Enhanced
- Education
Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.
All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.
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