SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the direction and supervision of the Dean of Student Affairs, this position is responsible for planning recreational and sports activities for college students, coordinating a student leadership development program,  providing reliable and safe transportation for student activities and events, and overseeing the daily management of the Fitness Center, including operating hours, drop-in schedule for IAIA staff, faculty & students. This position oversees all campus fitness programs and works with the Facilities Department to maintain the upkeep of the Fitness Center and gymnasium. This position supports the mission of the Institute and serves on institutional committees as needed.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for planning recreational and sports programs for students in collaboration with the Student Affairs division.
• Coordinate various campus activities & events.
• Hire, oversee, direct & supervise the Recreation Assistant and Work-Study Students.
• Develop, plan, coordinate and implement health/wellness/fitness activities for students, faculty & staff.
• Coordinate and plan activities with local colleges, universities, and tribal colleges.
• Develop and implement student leadership development programs.
• Maintain records, funds, and supplies utilized in operating the Fitness Center and recreational activities
• Maintain the sports and recreation equipment in a clean, safe and good working condition.
• Produce a monthly calendar of student recreation and sports activities and events, and coordinate activities with IAIA staff as needed.
• Supervise the Recreation Assistant and work study students.
• Responsible for updating Student Activities webpage and social media platforms.
• Provide reliable and safe transportation for student activities and events.
• Maintain a courteous, professional and respectful relationship with students.
• Coordinate student participation at the annual AIHEC Student Conference.
• Other duties as assigned.

 REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate job related problems to appropriate supervisors.
• Ability to adapt to a changing schedule as needed.
• Ability to follow directives.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of staff and with all people and groups.
• Ability to interact and work successfully with faculty, students and staff as related to the job responsibilities.
• Ability to resolve conflicts in a constructive, effective and professional manner.
• Adheres to appropriate standards of conduct and ethics, including confidentiality, integrity and honesty; follows directives; exhibits ability to adapt to changing work environments; cooperates and works respectfully with others; participates in proactive problem solving; and participates in meetings as required.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement intramural & extramural sports activities and fitness programs.
• Ability to resolve conflicts in a constructive, effective and professional manner.
• Must have a pleasant, courteous, and professional demeanor and presence.
• Knowledge and ability to complete Word processing and computer tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing in order to collect, exchange and provide information, in an accurate and timely manner.
• Must be able to successfully complete assigned duties with appropriate campus resources, while interacting with students, staff, faculty, and others.
• Ability to manage Fitness Center budget
• Willingness to understand and demonstrate respect and sensitivity to American Indian Cultures and Alaskan Native Cultures is essential.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision, begin projects and complete projects independently in a timely manner.
• Ability to complete other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Occasional out-of-town travel for student activities, meetings and conferences using a personal vehicle or company vehicle.
• Evenings and weekends apply with a flexed schedule.
• This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other duties.
• Management has the right to revise this job description at any time.
• The job description is not a contract for employment.