Assistant Director, Fitness/Wellness
University of Kansas
Kansas City, KS
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LOCATION
Kansas City, KS
POSTED
4 days ago
The University of Kansas RECREATION SERVICES department seeks an Education Program Coordinator (with a working title of Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness) to play an essential role in the management and support of RECREATION SERVICES core functions including, but not limited to, coordinating the KU Fit group fitness program, developing the KU Fit Instructors, and creating and implementing fitness and wellness special events. The work of the Education Program Coordinator will directly support RECREATION SERVICES programmatic efforts and initiatives to support its core values of Community, Excellence, Experience, Growth, and Integrity which align directly with two of KU’s Institutional Priorities of Healthy and Vibrant Communities and Student Success.
The Education Program Coordinator is a full-time unclassified, exempt position that will report to the Senior Assistant Director of Programs.
The Education Program Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and developing KU Fit Instructors and a Program Manager. This role also includes creating KU Fit Group Fitness schedules and developing, implementing, and evaluating special events related to fitness. Additionally, the Education Program Coordinator will evaluate risk management and enforce policies and procedures. They will also assist the Assistant Director of Marketing in promoting programs and events across all areas of responsibility.
Programs within RECREATION SERVICES include Fitness, Intramurals, Sport Clubs, and Outdoor Pursuits. Fitness offers KU Fit group fitness with classes focused on cardio, strength, mind and body, Personal Training, and fitness assessments. Intramurals play team sports, team tournaments, and individual activities. Sport Clubs participate in a wide variety of competitive, recreational, and instructional sports. Outdoor Pursuits offers a rock-climbing wall and equipment rental center. Additional information can be found at www.recreation.ku.edu
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