Coord. Of Fitness, Wellness, & Instructional Prgm.

  • Full-Time
  • New Haven, CT
  • Yale University
  • Posted 2 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
Coord. of Fitness, Wellness, & Instructional Prgm.Athletics - PWG Operations 71315BR

University Job Title

Coordinator 4

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Part Year

Part Year or Seasonal Position, Months Worked:

11

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Supervisor; Senior Associate (23)

Wage Ranges

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Work Location

Central Campus

Worksite Address

70 Tower Parkway
New Haven, CT 06511

Work Week

Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)

Searchable Job Family

Athletics

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Position Focus:

The Coordinator of Fitness, Wellness, & Instructional Programs will provide professional oversight, support, and expertise in the management of fitness, wellness, and instructional programs including but not limited to group fitness classes, wellness, mind/body, personal training, swim lessons, lifetime sports, etc.

Develop and implement comprehensive and animated fitness, wellness, and instructional programs to meet the diverse needs of the Yale community and PWG membership. Assist in the operation of the Israel Fitness Center. Hire, direct, train, schedule, supervise, and audit approximately 20+ student and casual employees serving as fitness, wellness, & program instructors and personal trainers. Coordinate the reservations and use of Yale Athletics and Recreation within the PWG for assigned programs. Coordinate the use of private facilities if needed. Manage budgets for programming, staffing, and equipment. Provide recommendations to Associate Director for capital equipment repairs and replacement. Develops and manages department employee training and development program. Compile and analyze statistics, program, and participant data and makes recommendations based on the corresponding data. Serve as a group fitness instructor for 2-3 classes per week. Provide coverage in the absence of other fitness instructors. Serve as a personal trainer to clients as needed. Serve as a fitness/wellness expert and liaison for University sub-committees. Supervise evening and weekend programs and special events as needed. Assemble, track, and review employee paperwork, payroll, and timecards on a weekly basis. Maintain program websites.

Other duties as assigned.

Essential Duties

1. Assumes primary responsibility for a program, service, activity, operation or function in an assigned area. Develops objectives, practice and procedure and identifies resources to ensure accomplishment of operational goals. 2. Coordinates day-to-day operations in order to achieve designated goals. Ensures effective management and leads the development and implementation of best practices. 3. Designs and implements quality control metrics to identify areas of risk. Analyzes, recommends, and implements strategic solutions to minimize risk. 4. Develops a variety of complex report and other written materials. 5. Provides guidance to and collaboration with internal and external partners as necessary. 6. Develops, oversees and monitors budgets. 7. Develops and maintains specialized training. 8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree in related field and three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Knowledge of the campus recreation, fitness, wellness industry trends and standard practices.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Demonstrated ability to create and adapt animated programming to a diverse community.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Ability to instruct group fitness and personal training programs.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Must have the ability to work nights and weekends, as needed.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Graduate degree in related field.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications:

Certifications for instructional programming preferred i.e. CPR/AED/First Aid, Water Safety, Health Coach, Nutrition, Fitness/Wellness specialties (i.e. Yoga, Pilates, TRX, Zumba, etc.), etc.

Weekend Hours Required?

Yes

Evening Hours Required?

Yes

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. Please visit www.yale.edu/hronline/careers/screening/faqs.html for additional information on the background check requirements and process.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

Please note that the university has a COVID-19 vaccination requirement; visit for details. For up-to-date information visit the COVID-19 website

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

Affirmative Action Statement:

Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of, an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from sex discrimination in educational programs and activities at institutions that receive federal financial assistance. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, at TitleIX@yale.edu, or to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 8th Floor, Five Post Office Square, Boston MA 02109-3921. Telephone: 617.289.0111, Fax: 617.289.0150, TDD: 800.877.8339, or Email: ocr.boston@ed.gov.

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus
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