Facility Operations and Fitness Coordinator

About the role

Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.

Location: NEIU Main Campus (3600 W Foster Chicago, IL 60625)

Job Summary

This position is a civil service employee that is primarily responsible for supervision of Campus Recreation facility operations, event and rental support, and fitness programs.

Responsibilities

• Staff Supervision: Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and assess the Facility Operations and Fitness team (35-50 student staff, temporary employees, graduate assistants) ensuring all areas are properly staffed by trained personnel; support the development of staff through coaching and mentorship; responsible for approving timecards and preparing necessary documents/reports for bi-weekly payroll; cover open shifts as needed within Building Operations and Fitness team.
• Facility & Fitness Equipment Operations: Periodic inspections of internal and external activity areas, locker rooms, and restrooms, to provide security and ensure proper use and function of space; oversee facility maintenance requests and liaison with Facilities Management and external vendors for routine repairs/requests; oversee preventative maintenance program for fitness equipment at the PE Complex and Nest; maintain accurate records of equipment inventory and usage; serve as a point person in case of emergencies especially during nights and/or weekends; oversee and collaborate with facilities and vendors on building and athletic field maintenance; assist in the creation and adherence to the PE Complex / Campus Recreation staff and patron policies.
• Event & Rental Support: Monitor internal schedule of events, providing support to student building supervisors and staff where necessary, including large scale rentals and special events; schedule operations and event support staff as needed; serve as facility operations liaison between rentals and Campus Recreation; work collaboratively with fellow staff in Campus Recreation supporting departmental events as needed.
• Fitness Programs Operations: Develop, implement, promote, and evaluate fitness programs, including group fitness classes and personal training; recruit, train, evaluate, and supervise fitness instructors and personal trainers; ensure student, instructor, and personal trainer compliance with all required certifications; collaborate with other NEIU departments serving on various professional development committees and representing Campus Recreation at NEIU events.

Requirements

• Minimal Qualifications: Any one of the following:
  • Masters degree in a field relevant to the position (e.g., Kinesiology, Sports Management, Exercise Science, Recreation, or closely related field)
  • Final semester or completed Graduate Assistantship with campus recreation or similar department performing duties for two (2) academic years consistent in area of specialization inherent to the position
  • Bachelors degree in a field relevant to the position (e.g., Kinesiology, Sports Management, Exercise Science, Recreation, or closely related field) AND One (1) year (12 months) of work experience in the promotion, design, development, and/or administration of recreational programs
  • 4 years (48 months) of work experience in promotion, design, development, and/or administration of recreational programs, intercollegiate athletics, campus recreation, park district or similar organization that provides similar program
• Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a combination of office, fitness, and facilities environments; Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and assist with equipment moving, including overhead lifting

Qualifications

• Departmental Preferred Qualifications:
  • Masters degree in Recreation, Exercise Science, Sports Administration or closely related field
  • Demonstrated experience in hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating part time staff
  • Demonstrated experience implementing policies and procedures
  • Demonstrated experience in group fitness and/or personal training
  • Nationally recognized certification in personal training or group fitness (e.g., ACE, NASM, ACSM) or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment
  • Experience in collegiate/campus recreation facility and/or fitness operations