Manager of Wellness & Recreation
Institution: George Washington University
Location: Washington, DC
Category: Admin – Student Affairs and Services
Posted: 04/30/2018
Application Due: 05/03/2018
Type: Full Time
Job Description Summary
The George Washington University Department of Athletics and Recreation, an NCAA Division I member of the Atlantic 10 Conference, actively engages our students, our campus community, our alumni and our fans through the spirit of healthy living and competition. Located in the heart of our nation’s capital, this world-class university aspires to have a world-class athletics and recreation program. We are committed to building and sustaining a program that mirrors the overall excellence of the university, by providing students an unparalleled opportunity for achievement and engaging the larger community as we grow and cultivate the next generation of leaders.
Reporting to the Senior Associate Athletic Director, the Manager of Wellness & Recreation will support the programming efforts of the Department by performing the following:
- Establishes and implements short and long-range organizational goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures for Fitness and Wellness, monitors and evaluates operational effectiveness, and implements changes required for improvement.
- Oversees the administrative and supervisory functions of the group fitness and personal training programs; provides data and maintains detailed records on program’s revenue, budget, demand, client feedback, instructor/trainer feedback, and participation numbers.
- Establishes tracking procedures for facility use and program participation. Identifies patron goals and develops detailed fitness programs with tangible metrics for success.
- Works with marketing and membership departments to develop targeting and promotional materials to boost participation and recruitment for group fitness, personal training, massage and nutrition programs.
- Works with center staff, management, company affiliates and service providers in collaborative manner to grow and ensure delivery of quality programs and services.
- Directly supervises, manages, and develops two graduate assistants, 25 fitness instructors and 10 certified personal trainers dedicated to evaluating and assessing program objectives and goals.
The position is based at GW’s Foggy Bottom Campus in Washington, DC. The incumbent may perform other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/GED plus 4 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience coaching group fitness instructors and personal trainers.
- Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural questions.
- Experience with designing and scheduling fitness classes.
- Familiarity with fitness equipment and proper exercise technique.
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills both orally and in writing.
- Ability to organize workflow and coordinate activities.
- Ability to research and resolve office management problems and questions.
- Ability to update skills on a continual basis.
Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: Athletics and Recreation
Family: Athletics
Sub-Family: Wellness and Recreation
Stream: Management
Level: Level 1
Hours Per Week: 40+
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM or 10am to 6:00pm with some evenings and weekends as needed
Position Designation
Essential: Employees who perform functions that have been deemed essential to maintaining business or academic operations. Employees are generally expected to work from home during an event and may be asked to physically report to work.
Telework: No
Required Background Check
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: S007175
Job Open Date: 04/30/2018
Job Close Date: 05/03/2018
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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