Position Summary:

Adams State University Campus Recreation and Wellness within the Department of Co-Curricular Recreation and Engagement (Student Life) - is seeking a full-time Coordinator for Fitness and Wellness. This position is responsible for collaborating with students, fitness instructors, and other campus recreation staff to develop and manage a new quality and comprehensive fitness and wellness program. The Coordinator is responsible for the direction, development, and management of all group fitness, informal recreation, and wellness programming for Campus Recreation and Wellness. This position reports to the Director Co-Curricular Recreation and Engagement (CoRE).

Responsibilities

Management and Supervision

• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise a staff of group fitness instructors, wellness staff, and informal recreation staff

• Mentor, and provide professional to student instructors and graduate assistants

• Conduct evaluations and monitor performance of employees of student employees

• Implement in-service trainings for fitness leadership team

• Develop and implement learning outcomes and conduct routine assessments of programming and student staff employees

• Assist in the management of fitness and wellness budget including day to day transactions

• Oversee the daily operations of the Rex Fitness and Wellness Center

• Maintain professional certifications relevant to job responsibilities 

Programming

• Develop and manage all aspects of the fitness program including developing and implementing a full menu of services to include, but not limited to: Group exercise, Mind and Body, Personal Training, Fitness Assessment, healthy eating, or related wellness initiatives

• Develop, market, and manage special events and initiatives to promote active healthy lifestyles 

• Create and oversee a student instructor and personal trainer development program

• Create and maintain collaborations with university departments and initiatives

• Utilize software for program registrations, membership management, and reporting

• Assess campus satisfaction and effectiveness of fitness programs

 

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree - in sports management, recreation administration, physical education, kinesiology/exercise science, or a related field

Experience

• At least two years professional-experience managing fitness and/or wellness programs 

• Professional understanding of concepts of fitness and recreational activities and health education, as well as staff and student development

• Strong understanding  of anatomy, physiology and fitness principles for implementing a complete fitness program

Demonstrable ability to do the following

•  To treat others with respect, civility, and courtesy and to work honestly, effectively, and collegiality with employees, students, and the community.  This includes the ability to use appropriate conflict management skills to effectively manage any disagreement that might arise or to bring the disagreement to management for assistance in productive resolution when the situation requires. 

• Demonstrated a commitment to, and relevant ability successfully advocating for diversity and values of diversity.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field

• At least 4 years of experience in collegiate fitness and wellness program

• Experience with facility management

• Minimum of one national fitness certification – (AFAA, ACE, NSCA, or ACSM).

• Preferred experience in Recreational Sports department or collegiate fitness program

• Training and experience with teaching a variety of fitness class formats such as zumba, spin, core, HIIT, cardio dance, pilates, and yoga

Demonstrable ability to do the following

• Oversee and mentor student employees and fitness instructors

• Work independently under general supervision

• Work as a part of a team to reach set goals

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

• Generate and follow verbal and written instructions

• Provide excellent customer service

• Willingness to work early mornings, late evenings and weekends

Salary and Benefits:

The salary range for this position is $38,412-$43,692.  In addition to salary, Adams State University offers a competitive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and retirement savings plans. For detailed benefits information please visit our Human Resources Benefits Page. 

How to Apply: 

All interested candidates must submit application materials electronically through Adams State University’s Workday application portal.

Completed applications include the following:

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Unofficial transcripts (official transcripts will be necessary at the time of appointment)

• Three professional references, including phone number and email for each

No other format of application material will be accepted.

Review of completed applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority will be give to applications received prior to 2/26/2025.

Questions about the position may be directed to Vince Alcon at vincealcon@adams.edu

Disclosures:

In compliance with the Immigration Control Act of 1968 candidates for positions must provide proof of eligibility to work before an offer of employment can be made final.

About Us- Diversity & Inclusive Excellence

Adams State University is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff and visitors, and to protecting its funds, property and other assets. Well-informed hiring decisions contribute to this effort. Therefore, Adams State University has adopted a policy on background screening for its prospective, continuing, and returning employees as well as students in certain circumstances. Offers of employment will be contingent upon the completion of an acceptable background check. The information received in response to a background check will be treated as confidential to the extent provided for by law.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Part 106 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and CFR 106 to Adams State University (ASU) may be directed to ASU's Office of Equal Opportunity, Director Ana Guevara, and/or to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights of the Department of Education. Support resources for sexual misconduct, ASU's  sexual misconduct policies, contact information for the Adams State University's Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX, as well as a detailed  procedure for filing a grievance due to discrimination on the basis of sex may be found online at  https://www.adams.edu/administration/oeo/reporting-sexual-harassment/.  These  procedures also describe the University's response to reports and/or complaints of sex discrimination or sexual harassment.  

Adams State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications are sought from all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex, disability, and, as covered by law, veteran status. In addition, University policies prohibit discrimination on the basis of religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation including transgender status and gender expression, marital status, and parental status.

Adams State University is dedicated to fostering Inclusive Excellence and especially encourages applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented populations. Given the university’s mission and student body composition, the institution is committed to increasing the diversity of its professional staff and is actively seeking qualified applicants who have experiences, skills, and/or personal attributes that augment the perspectives of our current faculty and staff; we will give particular consideration to qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings or who possess varied language skills and have a record of successful experience in engaging diverse communities and student populations. Additional information about the university and the academic mission may be found at www.adams.edu/academics/

Salary : $38,412 - $43,692