Weight Room Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Weight Room Coordinator

Athletics Department

Student Affairs

Tsaile Campus

Duty Schedule :

40 hours per week. Monday – Friday. 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM; possibly late hours and weekends. Hours based on operational needs. Flexible work schedule.

Summary/Objective of Position:

The Weight Room Coordinator will assist with planning and coordination of Fitness-Focused events and activities. He/She will oversee the operations/development of the Dine College Fitness Center and its equipment. Other job responsibilities will include but are not limited to: training student interns, preparing financial requests, assisting in off-campus student excursions, updating policies/guidelines, researching innovative exercise methods, promoting holistic well-being, and supporting Dine College Athletics and Student Affairs in areas of need.

Description of Essential Functions of the Position

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions .

• Plan, Organize, and Coordinate
  • Plan and organize fitness student events and activities that promote engagement, wellness, and campus involvement.
  • Coordinate logistics for the Dine College Fitness Center with scheduling, operations, and resource allocation.
  • Maintain oversight of inventory such as fitness equipment and exercise supply to ensure availability and proper use.
  • Manage multiple priorities and timelines to ensure programs and events run smoothly and meet established deadlines.
• Develop and Implement Initiatives
  • Develop and refine guidelines for fitness student programs and activities to ensure safe and consistent participation.
  • Design and implement innovative initiatives that promote student life, plus the integration of new outdoor and fitness equipment.
  • Demonstrate proper use of recreational tools and activities to encourage participation and skill development.
  • Create opportunities for students to engage in safe exercise while learning risk awareness and incident preparedness.
• Coordinate and Collaborate
  • Collaborate with campus partners, faculty, and staff to support co-curricular programming and student engagement efforts.
  • Contribute to the development and improvement of Athletics Co-Curricular Assessment and Athletic Department policies.
  • Communicate professionally with internal and external stakeholders to coordinate events, share resources, and support institutional goals.
  • Assist in planning learning workshops, promotional events, and outreach activities that strengthen campus involvement.
• Monitor and Report
  • Monitor program participation, facility usage, and equipment conditions to ensure compliance with safety and operational standards.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records in alignment with FERPA, institutional policies, and ethical guidelines.
  • Provide administrative and operational support, plus scheduling meetings, maintaining organized documentation, and tracking project progress.
  • Utilize standard office and data tools to collect, analyze, and report information for continuous program improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Minimum:

• Associate's Degree in Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Fitness, Recreation, or related field.
• One (1) year of professional experience in Fitness and Exercise.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Education, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Fitness, Recreation, or related field.
• First Aid, AED, CPR Certification
• Fitness, Recreation, or related field.
• American Council on Exercise (ACE) Certification
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certification

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of safety practices, risk prevention strategies, and recovery methods.
• Understanding of human anatomy, physical fitness, nutrition, and exercise recovery principles to support safe and effective recreational programming.
• Knowledge of student engagement practices and recreational programming that encourage participation and holistic student development.
• Understanding of proper equipment usage, maintenance, and safety procedures for bicycles, camping gear, and recreational supplies.
• Knowledge of campus policies, procedures, the College's PPP Manual, and the Student Code of Conduct to ensure compliance and accountability.
• Understanding of workplace safety standards and emergency response procedures related to potential threats or injury.
• Knowledge of administrative and operational practices, including scheduling, recordkeeping, and program coordination.
• Proficiency in standard office technology and software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and related systems.
• Knowledge of effective communication and customer service practices when working with students, staff, faculty, and community partners.

Skills:

• Safe operation of vehicles used to transport large groups for off-campus travel, recreational outings, and program activities.
• Assessment of student recreational and exercise interests through surveys, data collection, analysis, and presentation of findings.
• Basic first aid response and management of minor to moderate injuries during exercise and fitness activities.
• Set up, operation, and basic troubleshooting of audio and visual equipment for meetings, workshops, presentations, and campus events.
• Proficiency in integrated software systems and Microsoft Office applications, including MS Word, Outlook, Publisher, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Coordination and organization of meetings, recreational activities, workshops, and special events in a professional, efficient manner.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when working with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Recordkeeping, scheduling, and program documentation with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Adaptability and effective performance in fast-paced, evolving, and student-centered environments.
• Knowledge of Navajo Culture and language preferred to support a culturally responsive environment and communication.

Abilities:

• Ability to conduct basic maintenance on fitness equipment and assess areas of potential replacement/repair.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with local health, safety, and emergency response organizations.
• Ability to travel and participate in professional development opportunities, trainings, conferences, and workshops related to recreation and student engagement.
• Ability to travel and participate in professional development opportunities, trainings, conferences, and workshops related to recreation and student engagement.
• Ability to assist with additional Athletic Department responsibilities and special assignments as needed, including duties outside the primary scope of the position.
• Ability to perform moderately complex clerical and administrative tasks, including data collection, compiling statistics, maintaining records, and coordinating long-range schedules for multiple programs and facilities.

Physical Requirements, Work Environment & Travel:

• Position requires above-average physical ability and overall physical fitness to safely participate in and support recreational and outdoor activities.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move moderately heavy equipment and materials weighing approximately 50 to 100 pounds.
• Ability to run distances of three (3) or more miles during fitness events and activities.
• Work may involve prolonged periods of sitting, reading, computer use, standing, walking, and other physical movement throughout the workday.
• Physical activities may include stooping, bending, stretching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and other forms of moderate physical exertion.

Other Requirement(s):

• Ability to speak and communicate fluently in Navajo is preferred, but not required.