Classification Title: Student Recreation Program Coordinator
College/Division: Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department: SAAS Student Life
Advertised Salary Range: $38,758 - $44,000
Advertised Job Summary:
The fitness coordinator manages student employees and develops fitness operations and programs. This position will develop University of South Carolina students to provide opportunities for students to engage in meaningful beyond the classroom experiences.
Primary duties include:
Manage the development, coordination, and administration of fitness programs while assisting onsite management at campus recreation facilities.
Hire, train, schedule and supervise approximately 100 fitness student employees. Design & facilitate training sessions, provide leadership training and development, and maintain records of employee training and certification.
Assist in risk management standards for all fitness programs and services.
Assist in fiscal oversight of a budget over $200,000.
Develop, market, and implement strategic plans, priorities, and goals that increase quality of fitness exercise programs.
Advertised Minimum Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree and 2 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Must possess a current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification or acquire within 90 days of hire date.
This position requires a variable work schedule. Early mornings, evening & weekend hours will be required. In addition, this position has been designated as essential personnel during inclement/hazardous weather and other emergencies. This position will also support the University's mission and goals through participating in recruitment and retention activities, as appropriate, for prospective and current students.
The University of South Carolina is a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience and dedicated to innovation in learning, research and community engagement. Founded in 1801, the university offers more than 300 degree programs and is a top-tier Carnegie Foundation research institution. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of 20 locations throughout the state, including the research campus in Columbia. With 60 nationally ranked academic programs including top-ranked programs in international business, the nation's best honors college and distinguished programs in engineering, law, medicine, public health and the arts, the university is helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and around the world.