<p>Position Status & Special Application Instructions</p> <p>Posting Number NC00746 Benefits Eligible? Yes Section President's Office Number of Positions Available 1 Anticipated Start Date or Semester Posting Date 05/07/2025 Position Status continuing Union Status PSA End of Temporary or Limited Position Priority given to applicants who apply by Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions/Information for Applicants</p> <p>Posting Details</p> <p>Classification Information</p> <p>Salary Grade / Rank 10NC Proposed Starting Salary Range 67,000 Benefits</p> <p>Full-time employee benefits include:</p> <ul> <li>Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives </li><li>Generous Paid Time Off </li><li>Family/Parental Leave </li><li>Tuition Waivers at RIC, CCRI & URI </li><li>Retirement Plan </li><li>Long-term Disability Coverage </li><li>Variety of voluntary add-on's </li></ul> <p>For a complete listing, visit:</p> <p>http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/benefits/new/index.php</p> <p>FLSA Exempt Branch of Service non-classified AA / ADA Statement</p> <p>As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and to expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.</p> <p>Position Information</p> <p>Position Title Coordinator, Recreation and Fitness Programs/Strength Coach Career Ladder Eligible? No Career Ladder Path</p> <p>n/a</p> <p>Department Name Athletics and Recreation Full Time / Part Time full-time Scheduled Work Week / Hours / Area</p> <p>Summer Hours: 9:00am-5:00pm</p> <p>Academic Year Hours: 2:00pm-10:00pm</p> <p>Academic or Calendar Year calendar Number of Employees Supervised 0 Position Overview</p> <p>The individual will plan, develop, implement, coordinate, and supervise programs and activities that are recreational and fitness-oriented in nature, with special emphasis on student programming.</p> <p>Rhode Island College first introduced intercollegiate athletics in 1929, but never in our long history has our program experienced the unprecedented growth and success that it has over the past quarter century.Since 1995 a dedicated team of coaches and staff has been working tirelessly to ensure that RIC student-athletes remain among the most competitive in the region, both academically and athletically. Over the past decade the college has enjoyed its greatest period of success as one of the nation's top public institutions; virtually all of RIC's sports have challenged for conference and regional titles.</p> <p>Primary Purpose</p> <p>Plan, develop, implement, coordinate and supervise programs and activities that are recreational and fitness-oriented in nature, with special emphasis on student programming.</p> <p>Essential Duties</p> <ul> <li>Oversee the management and safe daily operation of the Recreation Center's cardiovascular/weight training area including the upkeep of current records on maintenance, policies, and usage. </li><li>Assist the Assistant Athletic Director in the overall and safe management of the Recreation Center's venues to include marketing, strategic planning, membership registration, fiscal accountability, and staff recruitment, training and supervision. </li><li>Develop, implement and supervise all programming that emphasizes lifetime health and fitness goals with the background to include assessment, education, risk reduction, etc. </li><li>Develop, organize, and manage all programs directed towards the campus community (students, student-athletes, faculty and staff) that specifically target cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility (i.e., aerobics, weight training sessions, jogging clubs, etc.). </li><li>Develop, organize and manage strength and conditioning programs that directly enhance the performance of student-athletes. </li><li>Develop, implement and supervise special events and workshops that support good cardiovascular health (i.e., running workshops, health fairs, etc.). </li><li>Assist in the research, purchase, and maintenance of program equipment. </li><li>Maintain an ongoing inventory of all recreational and fitness equipment. </li><li>Assist in departmental fundraising activities. </li><li>Assist in community outreach activities. </li><li>Ability to work non-standard hours, including nights and weekends. </li><li>Develop, market and manage the group exercise program based on current trends, in order to provide innovative opportunities to meet the needs of participants </li><li>Provide a variety of wellness opportunities to serve the needs of a diverse and inclusive student population. </li><li>Promote all fitness and wellness related programs to include social media, website content and campus promotions with emphasis on student. </li><li>Manage current student incentive programs and recommend in advance other incentive ideas within the resources available. </li></ul> <p>Occasional Duties</p> <p>Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Athletic Director or Director</p> <p>Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities</p> <ul> <li>Good interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral). </li><li>Ability to work with a diversified population. </li><li>Possess current nationally recognized certification from NSCA CSCS, NASM PES, SCCCa SCCC, or ISSA SSC or agree as a condition of employment to retain one of these certifications within the first six months of employment. </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in physical education, recreation, sport's administration or related field. </li><li>At least two years' experience gained by working in a recreational related setting with some emphasis on fitness programming and management. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Master's Degree in physical education, recreation, sports' administration or related field. </li></ul> <p>Environmental Conditions</p> <p>The employee is not exposed to known adverse environmental conditions.</p>