Associate Director Wellness Programs for Recreational and Club Sports

DetailsPosted: 03-Sep-24Location: Richmond, IndianaType: Full TimeCategoriesSport ClubsEarlham College is a Top 100 National Liberal Arts College located in Richmond, IN, a small city that's just a short drive away from several major metropolitan areas including Dayton, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Chicago.Richmond and Earlham have a symbiotic relationship. Through research, studies, internships and volunteering, Earlhamites offer Richmond expertise and service as Richmond offers our students the chance to gain valuable, real-world experience. Our community assumes no religious affiliation but follows Quaker principles and practices, which include respect for persons, integrity, a commitment to peace and justice, simplicity, and consensus-based community decision-making. Earlham is committed to and proud of being a diverse and inclusive place most clearly visible in our student body: 20% of our student body are international, coming from 60+ nations in 2022, and 24% are domestic students of color. Faculty and staff also bring tremendous diversity to the College; many have lived and worked outside the United States, and they make a point of drawing on those experiences in their interactions with students. Additionally, Earlham makes it a priority to serve as a safe and welcoming place for LGBTQ+ communities and has a four-star rating on the Campus Pride Index. Our community is characterized by respect for every person and a commitment to social justice. Equity and inclusion are central to Earlham's institutional priorities and our leadership is committed to widening the path to an Earlham education.Earlham College is seeking an Associate Director of Wellness Programs for Recreational and Club Sports to join our team!SummaryEarlham College seeks an applicant for a full-time, 12-month position of Associate Director of Wellness Programs for Recreational and Club Sports. The Associate Director of Wellness Programs reports to the Assistant Vice President of Student Life for Engagement and Wellbeing and shares in other departmental responsibilities on a collegial basis.The Associate Director will work to integrate and support Earlham’s eight dimensions of wellness, and will support and facilitate the work of others across campus that contribute to the program (including campus ministry, health services, counseling services, and academic departments such as biology and psychology).Primary Duties & ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the overall planning, direction, and facilitation of the Recreational Sports program, including year-round season/sport planning, league development, training, and facility/space schedulingResponsible for the overall organization, supervision, and evaluation of the Club Sports program, including EsportsAdminister fitness/wellness programming, including educational clinics, workshops, and trainingsCreate marketing materials, including website updatesSupport department health promotion efforts through education, program facilitation, and materialsCoordinate area-specific assessment efforts, reports, participation data development, and analysis; formulate, recommend, approve, and implement policies, procedures, controls, and manage processes to advance service levels and improve efficienciesAssist in various department responsibilities related to emergency action plan preparation and execution, safety/risk management, marketing, student development, and special eventsFacilitate ongoing, comprehensive training and development of staffDevelop and maintain community partnerships in the Richmond and Wayne County areaWork collaboratively with the Director of Athletics and the Athletics staff, as neededServe on various campus, division, and departmental committees and represent the department among various state and national associationsServe on the campus administrator on call rotationQualificationsA bachelor’s degree in wellness, exercise science/kinesiology, or related field is requiredTwo years of supervisory and program management experience is preferredGroup fitness instructor certification, personal training, or similar or willingness to obtain certificationAmerican Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certificationEnthusiastic and dynamic personalityConvincing advocate for WellnessAn excellent instructor and presenterExcellent written and verbal communication skillsKnowledge of and/or experience in liberal arts educational institutionsBenefits Working At EarlhamMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance*Company paid Long-Term Disability after 1 year of full-time service*Basic and Voluntary Life insurance*Employee Assistance Program*Campus Store DiscountFree ticket vouchers for Richmond Symphony OrchestraWellness Center Free Membership or Discount for eligible employeesAthletic Games-Free entry to all home gamesFree entry into most Theatre/Music showsTuition Benefits for Immediate Family for eligible employees*403(b) Retirement* – For eligible employees, Earlham will contribute a non-elective contribution equal to 5% of gross pay after 2 years of service. After 3 years of service, this non-elective contribution increases to 8%. Vesting credit is available for new employees with previous service in the education sector with required documentation.Many Wayne County Chamber of Commerce member businesses offer discounts to anyone with an Earlham IDAll employee benefit offerings are subject to employee eligibility per plan documents.The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.To ApplyPlease submit the following application materials through our Earlham Careers PortalCover letter - Please address your thinking and experience with matters of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, as it relates and specifically pertains to this position.ResumeList of Three References with Contact InformationEarlham College is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse community, one that reflects the makeup of society at large and that particularly welcomes and supports individuals from groups that have been historically marginalized because of factors such as race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, and physical ability. The College strongly encourages applications from women and people of color. As an institution with a Quaker identity, the College also solicits applications from members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).Earlham's Work Authorization PolicyEarlham utilizes E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility for all newly hired employees within the United States.Create a Job Alert for Similar JobsAbout Earlham CollegeEarlham College is a national liberal arts college with a reputation for excellent teaching and preparing students to make a profound positive difference in the world. The mission of Earlham College, an independent, residential college, is to provide the highest quality undergraduate education in the liberal arts, including the sciences, shaped by the distinctive perspectives of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers).Connections working at Earlham Collegehttps://careercenter.bluefishjobs.com/jobs/20491103/associate-director-wellness-programs-for-recreational-and-club-sports