Program Coordinator - West Valley Fitness

99922BR

Campus: West Valley

Program Coordinator

Job Description

Being a part of Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness at ASU as the Program Coordinator of Fitness and Community Engagement means uniquely engaging in our mission of building an ASU student community that embraces physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being of self and others as a hallmark of the Sun Devil Experience. We do this through the skill building, community building and healthfulness.

This position is responsible for developing student employees through the expansion and delivery of engaging programs and services focused on physical activity and healthy lifestyles at all locations. While this position will be working primarily at the ASU West Valley Campus, in Glendale AZ, the Program Coordinator works in a team of Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness professionals, from all four ASU locations.

What’s in it for you:
Arizona State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes valuable employee benefits to enhance the total compensation of its staff. This package includes (https://cfo.asu.edu/benefits): 

• Tuition Reduction Program for staff members, their spouses, and dependents, available on day one.
• Low-cost health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits available on day one.
• Retirement program designed to promote long-term savings and provide income upon retirement.
• Paid time for volunteer and professional development.
• Wellness program for preventative health education and screenings.
• Disability and leave program for income protection.
• Employee assistance for free and confidential behavioral health services.

Job Family

Business Operations

Department Name

Sun Devil Fitness West

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full-Time

VP Code

EDUC OUTRCH & STDT SVCS

Grant Funded Position

This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.

Salary Range

$50,000 per year

Essential Duties

• Responsible for leading all programming efforts sponsored by Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness at the ASU West Valley campus. This includes programming inside the SDFC and throughout campus, and collaboration with clubs, organizations, and university departments.
• Engage, develop, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate dynamic student leaders that consist of student coordinators, student managers, student supervisors, group wellness instructors, and personal trainers.
• Create programs that focus on physical activity and healthy lifestyles.
• Serve as a member of the one-university fitness team serving in the development of student initiatives and overseeing one-university online fitness initiatives to the ASU community.
• Design and implement development and leadership opportunities for student employees.
• Create dynamic and consistent programming that promotes student community and meets the changing needs of the ASU student body.
• Serve as the marketing representative for SDFW West Valley. • Plan, implement, and evaluate theory-based and evidence-informed marketing strategies, programs, and services in areas as assigned.
• Develop a collaborative relationship with clubs and organizations on campus to provide support and expertise to aid in programming initiatives.
• Build relationships with the academic colleges and provide programming that meets the needs of their student population.
• Enforce program and facility policies correctly and consistently and ensure a high level of risk management is present in the programs and services.
• Provide ongoing assessment and evaluation of programs and services.
• Provide excellent customer service at all times.
• Exhibit outstanding problem-solving skills by addressing unexpected issues with limited supervision.
• Additional opportunities include assisting with: marketing and outreach, wellness and nutrition program oversight, budgeting and purchasing, and human resources.
• Perform other duties as specified by the Assistant Director of West Valley and Associate Director of Fitness.

• Provide input in all areas of Sun Devil Fitness as a collaborative and team effort.
• Cultivate an inclusive and diverse environment for student participants and staff.
• Address patron comments, concerns, behaviors and conduct issues as necessary in a timely manner and with outstanding customer service.
• Assist with creating, forecasting, monitoring and allocating the various budgets associated with Personal Training, Group Wellness and the associated programs and facilities for each.
• Assist with purchasing and maintenance of program equipment and supplies.
• Conduct an on-going review and implementation of risk management policies and procedures.

Job location is primarily at the West Valley Campus; however, the incumbent will be required to periodically travel to other ASU campuses to perform work and to assess programs.

Days and Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; requires availability on nights and weekends as needed for ASU programs, events and activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in field appropriate to area of assignment AND two years administrative/coordinator program experience; OR, Six years of progressively responsible administrative/coordinator program experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Evidence of a Master's degree in Higher Education, Social/Behavioral Sciences, Exercise Science, Recreation, Leisure.
• Studies, Sports Management, or related field experiences.
• Experience supervising, training, developing and evaluating student employees.
• Evidence of Group Wellness or Personal Training Certification from a nationally recognized fitness organization, preferred
• Experience initiating collaborations with university and community partnerships.
• Experience cultivating an inclusive, safe and diverse environment for student participants and staff.
• Experience with student leadership development in a higher education setting.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Programs.
• Evidence of current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification or willing to obtain in the first thirty (30) days.
• Evidence of current American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid Instructor Certification or willing to obtain in first thirty (30) days.

Working Environment

• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Lift up to 35 pounds
• Communicate to perform essential duties

Department Statement

Educational Outreach and Student Services (EOSS) is committed to enrolling all qualified students at Arizona State University and assisting them in their academic success. EOSS provides a broad range of services and support to students and prospective students ranging from outreach efforts with K-12 schools, orientation programs for new freshman, bridge programs to assist the transition to a university environment, and a wide variety of services, programs and activities for enrolled students. EOSS has direct responsibility for multiple departments across four campuses, some of which include the Dean of Students, University Housing, Health Services, Counseling Services, Disability Resources, the Memorial Union, Upward Bound, and TRiO programs, Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness, Student Government, Student Media, Career Services and others.

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

ASU is a tobacco-free university. For details visit https://wellness.asu.edu/explore-wellness/body/alcohol-and-drugs/tobacco

Arizona State University is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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Employment Verification Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening which may include verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Fingerprint Check Statement

This position is considered safety/security sensitive and will include a fingerprint check. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the fingerprint check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.