Overview
Assistant Director of Fitness Operations Jobs in Ithaca, NY at Cornell University
Student and Campus Life (SCL) inspires transformation in all Cornell students on their journey of individual, academic and personal evolution. Our division is comprised of leading student affairs experts who support our campus on pressing student life matters including public service, health, wellness, social justice, residential living, food services, sports, recreation, career services, and student activities and organizations including sorority and fraternity life. We provide support and services to roughly 25,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on multiple campuses in the U.S. and abroad.
Cornell University is an NCAA Division I institution and a member of the Ivy League. The university fields teams in 37 intercollegiate sports and provides a comprehensive physical education program. The university is committed to excellence in academics and athletics, gender equity and diversity in its programs, and a well-balanced, broad-based intercollegiate athletics program. Athletics and Physical Education offers a diverse program of physical and outdoor education, recreational services, intramural sports and intercollegiate athletic competition, plus Wellness programs for faculty and staff and fitness centers for the entire Cornell community.
Cornell Recreational Services offers a wide variety of fitness, wellness, sports and open recreation activities for Cornell students, staff, faculty, retirees and their spouses/partners. Through our broad-based programs, we try to promote a healthy and holistic lifestyle throughout the campus community.
The Assistant Director for Fitness Operations oversees the day-to-day operations of six fitness centers and two issue rooms within the Recreational Services department. This includes supervision of part time, regular and student staff, managing and directing all scheduling needs in order to operate these facilities in a safe and efficient manner. The role also manages the cleaning and equipment maintenance of all front desk equipment and some site equipment, ensuring that each site has necessary and functioning equipment. As a team leader, this role is essential to the smooth operations of our Recreational Fitness Centers.
Success Factors
Strong and independent work ethic, with a resolve to be approachable, accessible and responsive to the multiple groups with which they interact with daily.
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Able to work in a constructive and collaborative manner with a variety of individuals and groups.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in navigating the various scheduling and management responsibilities.
While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of two years professional experience beyond a graduate assistantship, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current American Red Cross First-aid, CPR and AED certification.
Strong supervisory skills, including the hiring…
Title: Assistant Director of Fitness Operations
Company: Cornell University
Location: Ithaca, NY
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