Position Summary:

The Department of Student Life in the Division of Student Success and Wellness at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science welcomes applications for a full-time Fitness and Recreation Manager. The Fitness and Recreation Manager will be responsible for managing fitness, recreational opportunities, and intramural sports offered at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, and will report to the Director of Student Life in the Division of Student Success and Wellness. The intramural program will also include a committee of student representatives, who are members of the current student Athletics Club, who will be responsible for assisting in the facilitation of each athletic event.

In addition, the Fitness and Recreation Manager will supervise the fitness center and fitness and wellness class program coordinated by the Office of Student Life. The position will also supervise the student staff of the Fitness Center, and manage the recreational areas on campus (game room, nap nook, reflection room, outdoor athletic fields, and disc golf course). The fitness and recreation specialist will also instruct weekly fitness classes on campus.

Who We Are:

The Office of Student Life is within the Division of Student Success and Wellness. The office works cooperatively as a team with the Office of Academic and Accessibility Services, the Office of Student Housing, and the Student Health and Wellness Center. The Office of Student Life supports the academic and social development of students through enhancing the quality of campus life serving over 2000 full-time graduate students.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Fitness and Recreation Overall Management: Manage the budget for the Fitness and Recreation budget area including student general on-sight oversight of activities. Manage all aspects of Intramural Sports :Create schedule for all intramural sports general on-sight oversight of Intramural Website, including information for each sport for off-campus facilities when needed for intramural with facilities management on upkeep of current athletic as the central office for students to register for intramural necessary paperwork needed to participate in necessary each sport/ activity for potential safety and liability University Legal Counsel and the University Insurance Coordinator when needed for the Athletics Club and other fitness and recreation-related sports equipment on campus and create an inventory of and administer the Athletics Club budget on campus. Manage the Fitness Program :Oversee the daily maintenance of the fitness center and related with Maintenance Service Provider necessary repairs to Fitness Center group exercise class offerings on and supervise student staff of the fitness student staffing schedule for the fitness directly with Facilities Management to ensure Fitness Center janitorial service is meeting the needs of the the rules and regulations of the Fitness Center to the the Fitness and Recreation webpage on fitness events on campus to enrich the environment. Direct Wellness Activities Program :Implement Wellness programming to enrich the environment on the budget allotted for Fitness and Wellness Activities on the game room, nap nook, and reflection room on campus and keep supply inventory up to date.

Work directly with the Office of Student Life team to provide service to support the student learning environment on campus.

Required Education and Experience:

Master’s Degree in a related field. Two-three years of related work in fitness and recreation programming or student personnel services and one-year supervising student staff. A broad base of knowledge related to fitness and recreation services, experience working with culturally diverse populations, the ability to advise student activities related to fitness and recreation on campus, and experience with working with large groups of students.

Conditions of Employment:

Must achieve background check clearance.  Must have proof of COVID-19 vaccination with booster or a university-approved exemption.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Possess a strong foundation in student development theory and/or fitness and recreation management. Ability to analyze complex environments and problems and develop appropriate goals and strategies for solution. Knowledge of applicable University, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Experience in the area of student affairs. Exceptional organizational and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations. Proficiency and knowledge of personal computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in sports and recreation or higher education. Certification in Aerobic Instruction and certification must be maintained during employment.

Typical physical demands and working conditions:

Typical Physical Demands :Work is of a light physical demand in an office setting with duties performed while sitting, standing, or occasionally stooping a majority of the time. Nature of position will include sports and recreation set up and oversight of the fitness center which requires physical ability to clean, organize, and move lightweight equipment up to 50 also be able to instruct aerobic fitness classes on daily basis. Typical Working Conditions :Work is normally performed in a typical office environment and well as will be visiting some of our fitness and recreation partner facilities. Some evening and weekend hours are is of a light physical demand with duties being performed while sitting, standing, or occasionally candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

EOE, including Disability / Vets