Health and Wellness Facility Coordinator Faculty

The principle responsibility of a Health and Wellness Facility Coordinator/Faculty will be teaching courses in health, physical education, wellness, and fitness, and managing the Health and Wellness Facility.  The Health and Wellness Facility Coordinator/Faculty performs any combination of the following tasks in conducting college courses and assisting the College in meeting its mission.

 

 

Essential Functions.  The employee is responsible for the following:

 

Coordinator

Manages all aspects of the Health and Wellness Facility to include the Fitness Center

Maintains equipment in a safe, clean, and functioning order

Enforces regulations associated with the Fitness Center

Monitors cameras and card system

Supervises student activity/participation in Fitness Center

Promotes, markets, and schedules events/courses associated with discipline area and

Fitness Center

Keeps informed on procedures to be followed in case of emergencies

Maintains first aid, AED, and CPR certification

Assist the College in keeping technology, facilities, and equipment current

Develops innovative programming

Prepares reports on scheduled activities

Performs other duties as assigned

 

Faculty

Instructs classes as assigned during fall and spring semesters for 12 credit hours per

semester with anything over 12 credits being an overload. Instructs classes as assigned

during the summer for 6-9 credit hours with anything over 9 credits being an overload

Teaches one or more subjects for which qualified within prescribed curriculum

Monitors for signs of exercise-induced distress and/or potential injuries

Ensures that a safe and healthy environment exists for exercising

Recruits students for the discipline area(s) taught

Uses and analyzes assessment and classroom techniques

Prepares and distributes to each student a syllabus for each course taught.  A copy of

each new syllabus must be filed with the Dean of Instruction's office

Stimulates class discussions and understanding of materials by students

Compiles bibliographies of specialized materials for outside reading assignments

Compiles, administers, and grades examinations, or assigns this work to others

Maintains currency in particular field of knowledge and applies this to instruction

Performs related duties such as advising students on academic and technical curricula,

serving as advisor to student organizations, and performing faculty work through

committees

Serves on committees to provide professional services to government and industry and

to enable the work of the faculty and administration of the college to be accomplished

Uses technology in the classroom

Uses distance education

Maintains office hours as agreed with the Dean of Instruction

Maintains national accreditation certification

Performs other duties as assigned

 

Qualifications

 

Master’s degree in physical education/health required; previous teaching experience preferred; understanding of a community college philosophy required and/or community college experience preferred.  A valid driver license and satisfactory driving record required.  First Aid, AED, CPR, and other related certifications preferred.  American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), American Sport Education Program (ASEP), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), or Certified Strength and Conditional Specialist (CSCS) required. Teaching presentation required at time of interview.  Must be able to physically execute all classes.

 

Language skills:

Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills a must.  Ability to read and interpret texts related to the discipline; documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions; and procedure manuals.  Ability to write required reports and  correspondence, and memos.  Ability to effectively present information to individuals and groups of students and others from within Mesalands Community College and out in the community.

 

Mathematical skills:

Ability to perform basic mathematical functions.

 

Reasoning ability:

Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

 

            Technology skills:

Computer Competency: Capable of applying and maneuvering within various software packages including but not limited to Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Internet.

 

Physical Requirements

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

 

The employee is required to walk, stand, sit; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, and controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, and lift; and talk and hear.  Must be able to physically execute all classes.

 

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

 

Work Environment

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

 

The noise level in the work environment is from low to high.  Job performed indoors in a classroom and fitness center environment.  Work hours include variable shifts with both day and evening hours. 

  HOW TO APPLY

 

Applicants must submit: a cover letter; a resume; a completed, signed, and dated Mesalands Community College employment application (supplied to applicant upon request--also available online at www.mesalands.edu; unofficial copies of college transcripts; and list of three references, including name, address, and phone numbers.  References and former employers will be contacted.  Final applicants should be prepared to make a teaching presentation and complete a computer competency exam. Applications should be mailed or delivered to:  Personnel, Mesalands Community College, 911 S. Tenth Street, Tucumcari, NM 88401. Open until filled.  Applications can also be emailed to: mailto:tammyh@mesalands.edu.

 

(575) 461‑4413, ext. 213