Job Details

Fitness Programs Graduate Student Assistant

Position Number: 6801973
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Position Type: Health - Physical Education & Kinesiology

Fitness Programs Graduate Student Assistant

Job Summary
The Fitness Program Graduate Student Assistant will provide leadership in the areas of group fitness, personal training, and fitness attendants for the Department of University Recreation and Wellness

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

Work directly with the Assistant Director of Fitness to develop and manage all daily aspects of both programs - Group Fitness and Fitness Attendants.
Assist in coordinating monthly meetings which include personal and professional development as well as continuing education for staff.
Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of group fitness and fitness attendant staff.
Teach at least one group fitness class weekly.
Group Fitness:
- Manager Group Fitness registration via Fusion.
- Assist in developing the group fitness schedule each semester.
- Facilitate new instructor trainings and oversee semesterly instruction evaluations.
- Collaborate with appropriate on-campus partners to provide effective, diverse, and holistic fitness/wellness programming.
- Oversee EagleFit30 challenge including marketing, recruitment, and retention.
- Oversee When to Work instructor scheduling and management.
- Plan, program, and oversee GF events: FitCraze, Sprint to the Finish Fest, etc.
Fitness Attendants:
- Support Fitness Facilities Program Assistant in their role.
- Facilitate Orange Drills for FA staff.
- Assist in scheduling staff and time off approval as needed.
- Oversee monthly meetings and staff development.
Must be able to work nights and weekends.
Assist with developing, enforcing, and evaluating program policies and procedures.
Attend weekly meetings with Fitness Team to support program operations.
Attend monthly University Recreation & Wellness professional staff meetings and Program Meetings.
Assist with University Recreation & Wellness signature events (dates provided upon hire).
Serves on one University Recreation & Wellness department committee.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all aspects of program administration.

Other Duties:

Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Requirements:

Demonstrated experience with group fitness and/or personal training; Must hold at least one nationally-accredited group fitness or personal training certification.
Completed bachelor's degree and admission to a graduate program at Florida Gulf Coast University.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Excel, SharePoint, Word, Outlook) and affiliated campus software programs such as Eagle Link and Canvas.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with minimal supervision.
Availability to serve as a Graduate Assistant for the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in problem-solving techniques.
Valid Drivers License

Additional Information:

Graduate Assistants are expected to maintain a consistent schedule of 15-20 hours per week and will be compensated at a rate of $18/hour. Office hours are available Monday-Friday between 8am and 5pm, and work must be completed in person.
Offers of employment are conditional upon acceptance into a Florida Gulf Coast University graduate program.
The possibility of an in-state tuition waivers can be included as part of the compensation package; students are responsible for any additional university feeds (e.g., Health Fees, Athletic Fees, Activity and Service Fees).
At this time, we are only able to offer in state tuition waivers.
Continuation in the role is dependent on satisfactory academic progress and performance evaluations.

FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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