Location: Ithaca,NY, USA
**Assistant Director of Fitness Operations**
Ithaca, NY **Type:** Full-Time **Posted:** 10/05/2021 *Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds.We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.*
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Student & Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. Our nearly 4,000 staff and student employees who make up SCL embrace the opportunity to represent the division and strive for excellence as we shape the Cornell student experience, one interaction at a time.
Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletic competition, plus Wellness programs for faculty and staff and fitness centers for the entire Cornell community.
Cornell Recreational Services offers a wide variety of fitness, wellness, sports and open recreation activities for Cornell students, staff, faculty, retirees and their spouses/partners. Through our broad-based programs, we try to promote a healthy and holistic lifestyle throughout the campus community.The Assistant Director for Fitness Operations oversees the day-to-day operations of six fitness centers and two issue rooms within the Recreational Services department. This includes supervision of part time, regular and student staff, managing and directing all scheduling needs in order to operate these facilities in a safe and efficient manner. The role also manages the cleaning and equipment maintenance of all front desk equipment and some site equipment, ensuring that each site has necessary and functioning equipment. As a team leader, this role is essential to the smooth operations of our Recreational Fitness Centers.
***Success Factors***
Key success factors in this role include the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, this position works with a variety of individuals and groups, and so being able to work in a constructive and collaborative manner is essential. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail will allow the individual to successfully navigate the various scheduling and management responsibilities of the position.
**Required Qualifications:**
* Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of two years professional experience beyond a graduate assistantship, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Current American Red Cross First-aid, CPR and AED certification.
* Strong supervisory skills, including the hiring and evaluating of employees as well as experience supervising a fitness center and equipment issue operations.
* Experience teaching courses and demonstrated customer service skills.
* Computer knowledge of MS Office, website development and management and database management programs, and scheduling software.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
* Master's degree preferred, particularly in sports management, physical education, recreation, or leisure services.
* Certified Personal Trainer, experience working with a large and diverse membership.
* Experience working in a Campus Recreation department in the collegiate setting.
* Working knowledge of the WhenToWork employee scheduling program and Rec Trac member management software.
* Ability to gain American Red Cross instructor certification within the first six months of employment
**Please note -** Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
**University Job Title:**
Instructor PE/Recreation**Job Family:**
Athletics & Physical Education**Level:**
E**Pay Rate Type:**
Salary**Company:**
Endowed**Contact Name:**
Shallena Cunningham**Number of Openings:**
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2021-10-04-07:00 Assistant Director of Fitness Operations Cornell University Ithaca, NY To apply, please send all application materials to:
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