Mnscu Academic Professional 2 - Student Life Wellness And Recreational Services Coordinator

Student Life Wellness And Recreational Services Coordinator

This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing comprehensive wellness, recreation, and intramural programming at Normandale. This position is responsible for administering and marketing an intramural and recreation program that includes open gym and various recreational activities. The staff member in this role will support assigned student clubs with event logistics and purchasing needs, serving as a key resource for students. This position manages and supervises the fitness and wellness facilities. They will coordinate additional Student Life activities related to wellness, recreation, and intramurals and manage appropriate budgets. This position will also assist with Student Life events and leadership programs to help create an engaging experience for a diverse student body. This position will actively advance the college's strategic goals, including achieving equity in educational outcomes and supporting a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture, through individual and departmental efforts.

Minimum qualifications include two years of experience in higher education, including graduate internships, and experience with intramural or wellness programming. A Bachelor's degree in health sciences, exercise science, education, psychology or related field can be substituted for 12 months experience; an Associate's can substitute for 6 months experience. Demonstrated ability to think critically, problem solve, and multitask. Demonstrated ability to use judgement in situations involving confidentiality or crisis situations. Experience working with underrepresented populations providing culturally responsive support to students of color, first-generation students, and Pell eligible students. Preferred qualifications include nationally recognized, NCCA (National Commissions for Certifying Agencies) accredited Group Fitness certification, 2-3 years in Student Affairs, Wellness Programming, or other related field, current CPR/AED certification, strong attention to detail and ability to lead multiple projects at once, experience serving as a coordinator for student programming, experience supervising and onboarding student employees, demonstrated experience with budget management, and ability to work evening and weekend hours as needed.