Recreation and Wellness Coordinator

Ivy Tech Community College • Noblesville, IN

1d • $16

About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE POSITION: The Recreation and Wellness Coordinator is responsible for the oversight of Recreational activities as well as Health and Wellness programs. This position will work to provide opportunities to promote a healthy and active campus environment for Ivy Tech Hamilton County students, focusing on physical, mental, and emotional development.

Requirements

• High school diploma and equivalent of 1-2 years of related experience.
• Strong computer skills including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Must be able to move around during campus events.
• Must be able to lift and transport materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
• The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to a workplace culture that recognizes and appreciates varied perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences.
• We are seeking someone who is passionate about creating and maintaining a team dynamic that encourages open communication and mutual respect.

Nice To Haves

• Participation in a Student Affairs or Higher Education graduate program
• Previous experience with events/event planning
• Higher Education experience

Responsibilities

• Planning and Development
• Conduct student interest assessment to better gauge recreational sports programming areas
• Become familiar with legislation, policies, procedures and rules about sports, recreation and cultural activities, events and competitions.
• Plan, promote, and facilitate regularly occurring and singly occurring recreational sports activities, including such things as basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, hiking, and bowling.
• Plan, promote, and facilitate regularly occurring and singly occurring health and wellness activities, including such things as yoga, Pilates, Zumba, swimming, cycling, walking and paddling.
• Plan, promote, and facilitate Health and Wellness educational programming, including such things as smoking cessation, sexual violence awareness, blood donation, stress relief and others.
• Facilitation and Implementation
• Facilitate 3-4 recreational and/or wellness activities per semester.
• Ensure students adhere to facility policy and regulations.
• Maintain and monitor recreational sports equipment inventory.
• Record information and prepare reports concerning costs, numbers of participants and equipment and facility use monthly.
• Marketing and Awareness
• Coordinate an active community relations campaign to promote recreational programs.
• Evaluate and record effectiveness of advertising methods.
• Ensure print and online recreation information is available to students.
• Other Campus Responsibilities
• Maintain a working knowledge of the opportunities offered through recreational sports and health and wellness professional organizations such as National Intramural and Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA), YMCA, and the National Wellness Institute.
• Participate in Departmental events as needed.
• Represent the department at various campus events.
• This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits and professional development programs
• The most advanced technologies in our classrooms and training facilities
• Collaborative and innovative culture with a focus on creativity and employee belonging
• Commitment to adapting to meet Indiana's workforce needs and fostering a sustainable, inclusive workplace

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED