Coordinator, Fitness Facility And Programs

This position is a part of the Non-Academic Staff Association (NASA).

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package which can be viewed at: Faculty & Staff Benefits .

Location

Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton. This role is in-person.

Working for the University of Alberta

The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

The University of Alberta is teeming with change makers, community builders, and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 40,000 students in 200+ undergraduate and 500+ graduate programs, over 13,000 faculty and staff, 260,000 alumni worldwide and have been recognized as one of Canada’s Greenest Employers for over a decade.

Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Working for the Department/Faculty

Campus & Community Recreation is the host of multiple wellness activities and events that run throughout the University of Alberta campus. This includes recreational events and programs that are available at South Campus as well as North Campus.

Campus & Community Recreation offers programs and facilities aimed to meet the needs and interests of the broad range of communities that we serve. From group exercise to individualized personal training; from healthy living activities to physical assessments preparing for specific work environments; from recreational sports to elite sport training; and a range of ethnic and cultural dance, Campus & Community Recreation has the breadth and depth of activities to enhance the experiences of students, staff and community members alike

The role of Campus & Community Recreation is to contribute to the overall academic vision of the university. We support our communities (students, staff, faculty, and community members) to explore and enhance their physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being through physical and social activity. We strongly believe in the power of recreational activities to support these needs.

Campus & Community Recreation offers a large, year round Intramurals, Club Sports, Outreach and Engagement Programs involving over 10,000 participants annually

Position

Reporting to the Team Lead, Fitness, Leisure & Wellness (FLW), the Coordinator, Fitness Facility and Programs is an integral member of the Campus & Community Recreation Program team. Campus & Community Recreation supports the management of sport and recreation facilities, programs, services and events serving a variety of communities including University of Alberta students, staff, faculty, and general community members. Campus & Community Recreation also supports the facility and service needs of the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation and the Varsity Athletics programs through the provision of dedicated sport and recreation space for teaching, research, training, and competition.

The Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day operation & delivery of fitness facilities (North, South CSJ and Residences), programs, personal training, as well as other special event activities. Within a framework of sport and facility management, tasks associated include facility operations, event management, competitive & recreational structure, student leadership development, and engaging users in safely utilizing the fitness centers. CCR facilities, events & programs engage the University of Alberta Community in various outreach and engagement activities that may include drop in use, programs, workshops, events, group rentals and outdoor adventure programs. The Coordinator will also participate in implementation of other campus events (such as Reccrawl, orientation activities, open house events, competitions and fundraising activities) and promotions as required.

The Team Lead, Fitness, Leisure and Wellness will assign duties in the area of Fitness facilities & operations, programs, activities, personal training and special events throughout the year based on operational needs. The Coordinator will interact with groups of individuals within Campus & Community Recreation offering a variety of programming and services. They must exhibit effective teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills.

Duties

• Plan and deliver high quality student focused programs and activities in assigned program focus areas;
• Responsible for the day to day oversight of CCR Fitness facilities, programs, personal training and events as assigned by the Team Lead, Fitness, Leisure & Wellness (FLW); responsibilities include: operations, planning, program delivery, scheduling, processing facility allocation requests and user groups, addressing equipment needs, human resource oversight, risk management monitoring, results reporting, and statistical reporting under the supervision of the Team Lead, FLW;
• Work collaboratively with the Team Lead, FLW to maximize customer experiences in the Fitness Centres, including the review and development of systems, policies and procedures that foster participation, access, and enjoyment:
• Other duties as assigned by the Manager, Programs;
• Perform and document facility and equipment safety inspections in the area of responsibility;
• Instructs or support staffing for Fitness center facilities & programs as qualified and as needed;
• Understands, fulfills and promotes the health, safety and environment responsibilities as defined in the University’s Health and Safety Policy;
• Collaborate with the Manager, Programs and Team Lead, FLW, to manage the inventory and life cycle of Fitness Centers operations supplies and equipment;
• Maintain necessary qualifications and skills to operate facility and instruct/supervise programs as required;
• In consultation with the Team Lead, FLW, design and conduct program needs assessment processes by evaluating client demand and program trends;
• Develop relationships within the university and Edmonton communities to create collaborative program offerings;
• Develop and participate in promotional activities across campus designed to enhance student and community awareness in the area of recreation and physical activity;
• Assist with the administration of committees;
• Assist with Student Orientation activities and events;
• Train and coach casual staff;

Minimum Qualifications

• Computer experience required;
• Undergraduate degree in kinesiology, physical education, recreation, sport management or a related field required;
• Standard First Aid (within 3 years) and CPR C Certification (within 1 year) required;
• Minimum of one year experience related to facility, sport, recreation and/or event management;
• University of Alberta Workplace Harassment and Violence Prevention training will be required upon employment;
• Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Check required;
• Environmental Health and Safety Supervisory Development training will be required upon employment;

Preferred Qualifications

• Customer service and problem solving experience preferred
• Certification in the Certified Personal Training with CSEP or Equivalent required; Certification in Certified Exercise Physiologist with CSEP or Equivalent is an asset;
• Experience with equipment purchasing preferred;
• Experience in facility management, programming, officiating and/or instructing in sports and recreation activities preferred;
• Experience in Recreation Facility Management Software is an asset;