Coordinator, Physical Education

Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.
The Cornell University Physical Education Department is proud to offer one of the largest and most diverse Physical Culture Programs in the Ivy League. Over 500 courses are available, taught by experienced and gifted instructors. Thousands of undergraduates and some grad students attend these classes every semester. Through our broad-based programs, we try to educate students to live a healthy and holistic lifestyle now and after Cornell.
Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well- balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletic competition, plus Wellness programs for faculty and staff and fitness centers for the entire Cornell community.

   

The Coordinator for Physical Education oversees the day-to-day operations of the fitness, weight training, dance, personal growth, and fencing courses offered to Cornell University students through the Physical Education department. As the lead for classes offered in these areas, the role develops courses, provides supervision and training for instructors, maintains equipment and supplies, in addition to teaching classes. This position also creates the Appel Fitness Center schedule, as well as works in conjunction with the Fitness Center staff on programming, with a goal of offering students a multitude of fitness opportunities on campus. The position may require evening and weekend hours.

This position is full-time, 10 months per year.

Success Factors

• Strong and independent work ethic, with a resolve to be approachable, accessible and responsive to the multiple groups with which they interact with daily.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work in a constructive and collaborative manner with a variety of individuals and groups is essential.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in navigating the various scheduling and management responsibilities.

While position responsibilities vary, all people leaders are expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by being trustworthy; respecting all individuals; being flexible; supporting work/life integration as well as healthy boundaries; inviting new ideas, alternatives, and perspectives; speaking up and taking action if others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and recognizing the contributions of others.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 2 years or more experience in fitness programming or Physical Education, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Current American Red Cross Basic CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Current American Red Cross /CPR instructor, or the ability to obtain within first two months of employment
• Personal Training Certification from ACSM, NASM, ACE, ISSA, NSCA, or AFAA and 2 years of personal training experience with one on one clients as well as group/class setting
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• 2-3 years of experience with staff supervision
• Experience in and/or demonstrated commitment to supporting diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and wellbeing
• Demonstrated skill in understanding of cultural differences
• Proven experience connecting diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing practices to business goals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree, particularly in Recreation Management or Sports Management

• Experience working in a university setting with college-aged students

• Group Fitness Certification

• Experience using Acalog, Course Class Interface, PeopleSoft, Canvas, Faculty Center, and Google Drive

• Fitness center facility supervision and management

   

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University Job Title:

Instructor PE/Recreation

Job Family:

Athletics & Physical Education

Level:

E

Pay Rate Type:

Salary

Pay Range:

$58,660.00 - $64,636.00

Remote Option Availability:

Fully Onsite

Company:

Endowed

Contact Name:

Caleb Yu

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2024-02-05