Health and Wellness Coordinator

Description of Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Health & Wellness Programming: Assist in planning, promoting and implementation of wellness education, outreach, workshops, and engagement opportunities for the Scripps community. Instruct health education and wellness classes and workshops to facilitate participation and understanding of healthy lifestyle choices. Collaborate with consortia departments to implement health campus-wide initiatives that develop, promote, and implement campaigns that support health and wellness, such as Fresh Check Day, body positive weeks and NEDA awareness. Utilize the facility management software, Fusion, to schedule programs, track inventory and for data analysis. Design marketing materials for a variety of media to disseminate to target populations as directed.
• Student Supervision: Hire, train, and supervise lifeguards and Green Bike Shop students and part time staff. Supervise day bike rentals, the bike raffle, outreach programs, and Green Bike Shop repairs. Oversee regular in-service trainings each semester for the lifeguards and bike shop staff to ensure staff are trained on day-to-day operations and to respond to medical and other emergency situations.
• Field House Operations: Assist in the supervision of all facilities and programs within the Tiernan Field House, Pool and Soccer/Lacrosse Field including, but not limited to fitness programs, physical education classes, open recreation, and special events as needed, including the supervision of student and part-time staff. Participate in all staff trainings (Fall and Spring), team and community building activities for Tiernan Field House staff. In consultation with the Assistant Dean & Director, make decisions related to risk management, emergency situations, and contact emergency personnel as needed. Generate accurate and detailed reports on operational activities, accident/injury reports, incident reports, and supervisory logs.
• Financial Stewardship: Supervise the lifeguard and Green Bike shop budgets, including student, staff, and programmatic projections, expenditures, and reporting.
• Student Affairs: Participate in the development, implementation, and management of student affairs projects, initiatives, and committees as assigned. Active support for the College's Principles of Community and Principles of Diversity in the performance of job duties. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Understanding of and commitment to the Scripps mission and Student Affairs core values of mutual respect, collaboration, and service orientation, multiculturalism and diversity, community service, and institutional excellence.
• Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues and concerns related to women's health, wellness, and physical education.
• Experience with multimedia communications (including computer technology), research methodologies, group facilitation, writing, public speaking, and use of teaching aids.
• Must have the experience and ability to work with a diverse student population.
• Ability to support women's participation in fitness activities, sports, and recreational activities.
• Ability to manage, supervise, train, and develop student staff.
• Must be able to interact with co-workers, peers, and others in a collaborative manner.
• Must have analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work creatively and independently.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Work effectively and interdependently in a diverse college environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and other PC software is desirable.
• General knowledge of computer software for business functions, especially spreadsheet, database, word processing applications, and e-mail.

Qualification Standards

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in public health, health education, exercise science, kinesiology recreation, physical education, fitness center management or other related field is required or any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the job. Two years' experience in health and wellness programming, recreation, physical education or fitness-related fields is required. One or more years' lifeguarding experience is preferred. Demonstrated experience with fitness center supervision, individual assessment, implementation, and evaluation within the private or public fitness industry is preferred.

Licenses / Certificates

Required Certifications: First Aid/CPR/AED certification at time of hire. Lifeguard certification through the American Red Cross within 3 months of hire. Preferred: Lifeguard Instructor certification through the American Red Cross. Certified Pool Operator or Aquatic Facility Operator certification, Water Safety Instructor, and Personal Trainer certification.

Other

Hours & Classification and Status: This is a regular status, full-time, 12-month, benefits-eligible, non-exempt position. The regular hours for this position include evenings and weekends. The regular hours of this position are Monday-Friday 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Hours may vary due to the needs of the College or department and may include some evenings and weekends. Hourly rate range: $22-$24.50. The hourly rate of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training. Supervisory Responsibility: Supervises student employees, lifeguards, bike managers, and bike techs. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is variable. This position requires both indoor and outdoor work. Generally, indoor environments are air-conditioned, outdoor temperatures vary seasonally. Outdoor walking surfaces vary, and may include stairs, ramps, dirt, grass, sand, and other substrates in addition to concrete and asphalt surfaces. This position works in and around water, including the College's pool. Physical and Mental Requirements: Ability to maintain good concentration level while dealing with interruptions; attention to details with emphasis on accuracy; capable of giving, receiving, and analyzing information, formulating work plans, and articulating goals and action plans. Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time. Standing for extended periods of time. Reaching and extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction. Finger dexterity is required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than the whole hand(s), or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard. Communication skills using the spoken word. Ability to see within normal parameters. Ability to hear within normal parameters. Ability to bend and stoop, for example, to file. Ability to move about. Ability to lift and carry short distances up to 20 lbs., for example to lift or move office supplies, files, books, and packages. Possess physical capabilities required to maintain current Lifeguard Certification through the American Red Cross. At-Will Employment: Regular employment at the College is for no specified period of time; conditions and status of employment (hours, pay, title, duties, etc.) are subject to change at any time. Scripps College is an At-Will employer. Employees, and likewise the College, are free to end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, with or without notice or cause, unless otherwise prohibited by law.