"Group Exercise Coordinator"

Job Details

Unit: Student Affairs (Vice Provost) MBU

Department: Recreation and Well-Being

Department Summary: RecWell provides a broad range of programs and services that support the well-being of our VCU community, including group exercise, outdoor adventure, intramural sports, personal training, aquatics, employment opportunities, and much more. RecWell educates and provides outreach on health topics that impact student well-being, including publication of the popular Stall Seat Journal.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Group Exercise Coordinator is responsible for the administration and management of the group exercise program and related special events. Duties encompass a wide variety of personnel management, budget development and monitoring, facility operations, risk management, policy and procedures development, program administration, and program assessment and evaluation. This position directly supervises and provides leadership to the group exercise staff. This position reports to the Assistant Director for Fitness & Wellness.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; prefer degree in exercise science, kinesiology, recreation, physical education or related field, or relevant professional experience.
• Two (2) years of experience in a position requiring similar responsibilities. Time spent working as a graduate assistant or paraprofessional may be counted toward this requirement.
• Knowledge of current practices and standards in group exercise programming.
• National Group Exercise/Fitness certification from ACE, ACSM, AFAA, or equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in all aspects of personnel management and staff development; ability to motivate and supervise staff.
• Demonstrated administrative skills in: budget development and fiscal/statistical management; planning, implementing and evaluating programs; risk management.
• Ability to take initiative, problem solve and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.
• Serve as part of the onsite/on call team, providing regular evening and weekend supervisory support.
• The position is located in a non-smoking work area.
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree; prefer degree in exercise science, kinesiology, recreation, physical education or related field.
• Experience working in a campus recreation setting.
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certified.
• Ability to function independently and as a member of a team in a constantly changing environment.

Desired:

• CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor Certified.
• Training or certification in Barre, Pilates, Yoga, Cycling, Les Mills™ formats, ZumbaⓇ, etc.

Salary Range: $48,000-$52,000

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: No

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite

University Job Title: 35311N - Supervisor SS 1

Contact Information: Contact Name: Tanika Santos MacSwain Contact Email: santosmacst@vcu.edu