Position Title: Fitness and Wellness Graduate Associate
Position Description:
Assists in the organization, coordination of schedules and substitute requests, associated staff training, and policy/procedure monitoring for the fitness and wellness areas of Andrews Student Recreation & Wellness Center Assist with all wellness-based programs, including but not limited to, Group X Classes, virtual programs, fitness assessments, relaxation programs, and wellness events. Assist in the creation, scheduling and implementation of all Group X Classes. Is responsible for assisting in the training and development of all Group X instructors, Facility staff, Personal training Staff and Wellness Resource Center staff. Oversee all fitness assessment scheduling, staffing and daily operations. Assist in the maintenance of all fitness assessment equipment. Create, monitor and implement incentive programs for patrons of Andrews Student Recreation & Wellness Center. Assist with the supervision of prevention/wellness programs that are offered. Collaborate with on-campus departments and staff, to implement a yearly wellness festival. Supervise new incoming academic interns semesterly. Create and implement all campus recreation fitness, wellness, and incentive programs. This position is responsible for all wellness promotional material including, but not limited to, newsletters, bulletin boards and wellness flyers, social media posts, etc. Promote a healthy and holistic wellness atmosphere across campus. Candidates must also adhere to daily office hours, and participate in weekend events/programs, act as an executive member of SRAC, assist with front office as needed and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
Applicants must have applied for his/her academic program or be a current Youngstown State Graduate student for interview consideration; must be accepted into program before graduate assistantship offer can be made by Campus Recreation; must maintain good standing within his/her program, maintain a minimum of 9 credit hours of coursework, must be or willing to be certified in CPR/AED, possess prior Campus Recreation or related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong written and communication skills. Strong ability to organize and coordinate simultaneous projects. Must be or willing to be certified in Group Exercise or Personal Training from a nationally recognized fitness organization.
Reports To:
Dina Fabry | Coordinator, Fitness and Wellness
Contact:
Department of Campus Recreation/Andrews Student Recreation and Wellness Center
Youngstown State University
One University Plaza
Youngstown, Ohio 44555
dmfabry@ysu.edu
330-941-3731
Salary:
$15.00 per hour
Funding Status:
Work Study – Yes Student Wages – Yes Both – Yes
This position is similar to the Graduate Assistant Intern position that is offered by the College of Graduate Studies. This position is scholarship based and the department agrees to follow those guidelines and conditions set forth by the College of Graduate Studies. However, these Graduate Student Workers are not given a stipend but instead paid an hourly rate and required to work up to 25 hours per week (5 additional hours if approved by the Dean of Graduate Studies), including exam week, for duties to be assigned by the department. Students will be paid $15 an hour in semi-weekly installments from the actual start date. This compensation may be subject to taxation. Students may not start working until all employment forms are on file. To remain eligible for this appointment, students must discharge their duties satisfactorily and remain in good standing. A student must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0-point scale for all graduate coursework. Students cannot hold other full-time employment but may accept occasional or temporary employment during the term of the assistantship subject to the approval of the department. International Graduate Students under this plan can only work 20 hours a week, no exceptions.
Located in northeast Ohio, Youngstown State University offers a wealth of activities, events and services to students. With just over 14,000 students and an average class size of 25, YSU presents more than 100 undergraduate majors and 35 master's and doctorate programs as well as easily accessible and dedicated faculty. Additionally, YSU offers internship and research opportunities at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Positioned in the top three of the most cost-effective state universities in Ohio, YSU is an investment for which you can be proud you made.