Graduate Assistant, Fitness

Under the direction of the Director of Fitness and Recreation, this position will focus on all aspects of fitness programming and promotion in the Saint Leo University Wellness Center.

Job Description

Duties and Tasks:

• Assist the Director of Fitness and Recreation with the development and management of a comprehensive fitness program that includes group fitness classes, personal training, wellness programming, and special events.

• Contribute to the development and revision of administrative policies and procedures within the Wellness Center.

• Research fitness programming needs of students, faculty, staff, and community members; including long-range strategic planning and providing recommendations.

• Coordinate the recruitment, selection, training, scheduling, supervision and evaluation of group exercise instructors and personal trainers.

• Supervise two to five student group exercise teachers and personal trainers.

• Coordinate the inventory and maintenance of fitness center equipment.

• Inspect, maintain, and ensure cleanliness of equipment in all areas.

• Instruct gym introduction class once a week and substitute for group exercise instructors as needed.

• Supervise the daily operation of the Wellness Center as the Manager on Duty, as scheduled.

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

• Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, exercise science, recreation, sports management, physical education, or related field. 

• Experience in one of the following programming, facility management, teaching group fitness classes or personal training.

• Knowledge of industry safety standards.

• At least one current certification or willingness to obtain from a nationally accredited certification organization in group fitness or personal training (i.e. ACE, AFAA, ACSM, AEA, or IAR).

• CPR/AED & First Aid Certification required or must obtain within one month of hire date.

• Certification in Personal Training preferred.

• Principles of supervision, employee development, and performance evaluation.

• Demonstrated experience in implementing policies and procedures. 

Skills:

• Strong leadership, organization, written, and verbal communication skills.

• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate student workers and/or group exercise instructors.

Abilities:

• Ability to learn and practice specific safety guidelines for all program areas.

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including early mornings, nights, and weekends.

• Ability to train, develop, and supervise group fitness, personal training, and Wellness Center staff.

• Desire to work with and assist a diverse group of people.

• Ability to work as part of a professional team that collaborates effectively with colleagues. 

• Must be able to lift objects up to 50 lbs., as well as bending and reaching may be required in some instances.

ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe, and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student, and graduate success.

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here:  Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period