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Job Title

Strength & Conditioning Coordinator - Student Development Specialist II

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

Dept Of Recreational Sports

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,312.50 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values (https://www.tamu.edu/about/coreValues.html) which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who We Are

The mission of the Department of Recreational Sports is to promote activity, wellness, and development by providing high quality experiences and facilities for the students and community of Texas A&M University.

What We Want

The Strength & Conditioning Coordinator (Student Development Specialist II) is responsible for managing our Personal Training Program and, under direction, assists with the day-to-day coordination of the Strength & Conditioning area operations student staff.

What You Need To Know

Salary: Starting at 51,750 (Commensurate to selected candidates experience).

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Responsibilities

+ Program Coordination: Responsible for managing our Personal Training Program and related offerings. Accountable for client and participant acquisition, assigning/pairing personal trainers to clientele, and coaches to other group formats/program offerings. Daily management of personal training records and databases, client training file and exercise program design audits.

+ Supervisory: Responsible for the interviewing, hiring, scheduling, and supervision of Personal Trainers (20), including the initial onboarding of student and part-time staff members.

+ Training and Education: Organize and implement personal training staff in-services, meetings, and continuing education opportunities. Will assist with portions of the training and education of Strength & Conditioning area student and part-time staff members. Provide supplemental education to Strength & Conditioning attendants and head attendants. Coordination and instruction of Personal Training Certification Prep Course and other continuing education or training opportunities for Rec Center staff and members.

+ Creation and Implementation: Creation, development, and implementation of new offerings for the Personal Training program and Strength & Conditioning facilities and equipment in general. Coordinate advertising and promotional needs for said programs with the Marketing staff and assist as necessary. Develops and coordinates clinics, seminars, and workshops for area staff, Strength & Conditioning area users, and Rec Center members.

+ Facility Coordination and Upkeep: Responsible for enhancing the scheduling and utilization of the Personal Training Suite. Carry out policies and procedures for Personal Training Suite usage and security. Ensure proper and safe utilization of equipment. Assists with equipment and facility preventative maintenance, cleanliness, and upkeep in all Strength & Conditioning spaces.

+ Budget Administration: Prepares and administers the wages, equipment, and supplies budget for personal training programs and educational offerings. Processes Personal Training staff payroll.

+ Departmental Mission and Other Duties: Maintain a positive relationship with other departments and personnel that will assist in the development, funding, promotions, and/or public relations of the department. Serve on national, university, divisional, and departmental committees as needed. Assist in establishing long and short term goals of the department. Attend local, state and national workshops and conferences. Host and present at various recreational sports workshops. Interact with students, faculty and staff for the benefit of carrying out the mission of the department.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience:

+ Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

+ One year of experience in student affairs work or related specialty area.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

+ Minimum of one personal training or strength and conditioning certification from a nationally accredited certification organization such as NSCA, NASM, ACSM, or ACE.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Master’s degree in health and kinesiology, exercise physiology, sport management, physical education or related field.

+ Two or more years of full time, professional experience working in collegiate/university Recreational Sports/Campus Recreation supervising strength and conditioning/personal training staff.

+ Operations and maintenance experience in a large, multi-faceted university recreational sports strength and conditioning facility.

+ Two or more years of personal training or strength coaching experience with a multitude and wide range of clientele.

+ Experience with designing, implementing, and coordinating small group training programs. Experience with instruction of personal training certification preparatory courses or similar educational workshops.

+ Experience presenting and speaking in both large and small group settings.

+ Budget preparation and administration experience.

+ Multiple nationally accredited personal training certifications such as NSCA-CPT, NASM-CPT, ACSM-CPT, ACE-CPT.

+ NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS); USAW certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ General office conditions with the majority of time spent in contact with students.

+ Attends meetings and conferences concerning students and with student groups at times beyond usual working hours such as nights and weekends.

+ Working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Excel, Word and Access.

+ Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

+ Good communication, writing skills, leadership abilities, budgetary skills, and time management.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.  Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.  Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes.

+ Medical, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/medical/) prescription drug, dental, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/dental/) vision, life and AD&D, (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/life-add/) flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance (https://www.tamus.edu/benefits/long-term-disability/) with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums

+ 12-15 days (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/index.html) of annual paid holidays

+ Up to eight hours of paid sick leave (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/sick.html)  and at least  eight hours of paid vacation (https://employees.tamu.edu/employee-relations/leave/paid/vacation.html)  each month

+ Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas (https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/Homepage.aspx)

+ Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time (https://flourish.tamu.edu/wellness-release-time/)

+ Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning (https://linkedinlearning.tamu.edu/)  training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more

+ Educational release time and tuition assistance (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/employee-tuition-assistance)  for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee

+ Living Well, (https://livingwell.tamu.edu/) a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume’ or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.