Aquatics & Fitness Program Manager - Recreation Sports and Facilities - EXTENDED
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Position Title:
Aquatics & Fitness Program Manager - Recreation Sports and Facilities - EXTENDEDJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Recreation Program ManagerJob Duties:
Attention:
The Department of Recreation Sports and Facilities at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks an Aquatics & Fitness Program Manager (Recreation Program Manager, AE040).
Job Details:
The Aquatics & Fitness Program Manager develops, administers, and promotes the University aquatics and fitness programs, facilities and services.
Supervision Received:
General Supervision is received from the Director of Recreation Sports and Facilities.
Supervision Exercised:
Functional supervision is exercised over all student lifeguards and weight room/fitness center employees (approximately 125 employees).
Key Job Responsibilities:
Direct all operations of the Williams Center Weight Room and University Fitness Center (basement of Wells Hall) including staff, equipment, scheduling and programming
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, evaluate and supervise all student Fitness Supervisors for both the Williams Center Weight Room and University Fitness Center (100)
Direct all operations of the Warhawk Fitness Group Fitness and Cycling Program including staff, equipment, scheduling and programming
Assist in the national certification process
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, evaluate and supervise all student Group Fitness and Cycling Instructors (20)
Direct all operations of the Warhawk Fitness Personal Training Program including staff, additional equipment, coordinating client records and communications with physical therapists and physicians
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, evaluate and supervise all student Personal Trainers (5)
Assist in the national certification process
Direct all operations of the Williams Center Pool including staff and scheduling of all programs and activities
Assist the Director in the operation of all Summer Camp activities related to the Williams Center Pool
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, evaluate supervise, and certify (lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer) all Lifeguards (15)
Coordinate and manage a student leadership team made up of 2 weight room managers, 2 university fitness managers, 1-2 group fitness managers, 1 head lifeguard, 1 maintenance manager, 2 office program assistants and any fitness interns
Develop and monitor annual operating budgets and operations manuals for the Pool and Weight Room/Fitness facilities, prepare short and long term goals and objectives for these areas
Serve as the Emergency and Safety officer for the Department, including instructing, training, and certifying all professional (7) and student staff (180) in first aid, blood borne pathogens, CPR and AED certifications and all other related emergency procedures
Develop and implement daily, weekly, monthly and yearly procedures for facility and equipment inspection, maintenance and repair of the Pool and Weight Room/Fitness facilities
Purchase and maintain all equipment housed in the Williams Center Weight Room, University Fitness Center, and Group Fitness and Cycling studios
Direct all operations of Membership in conjunction with the department administrative assistant for the Williams Center and University Fitness Center (including coordination of membership contracts, input into the membership database, revenue and deposits)
Coordinate and manage all aspects of the Departmental web page, including supervision of the student website coordinator
Collaborate with university entities such as UHCS, Res. Life, Chartwells, Leadership Development, and Athletics to promote fitness and wellness to the university community
Provide fitness and wellness opportunities and programs to Fitness Members of the Office of Recreation Sports and Facilities
Keep abreast of new developments in the recreational sports profession and to provide new programs and activities to meet student needs in the areas of aquatics and fitness
Attend State, Regional and National Conferences, workshops and Certification programs and assist student staff in attending and participating in personal and professional development opportunities
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