Coordinator of Wellness & Recreation Job at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Police Department

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Police Department Mississippi

Job Information

  • Date Posted
    2025-06-15
  • Location
    Mississippi
  • Job Title
    Coordinator of Wellness & Recreation
  • Gender
    Both
Position Information


Job Description
The Coordinator of Wellness & Recreation works in the Division of Student Services and reports directly to the Dean of Student Services. The incumbent is responsible for leading the campus wellness and recreation program and associated activities. The incumbent must commit a significant amount of time to the position during the hours conducive to student and employee participation. The gym and fitness center are open 7am to 6pm Monday through Thursday and Friday 7am to 2pm (subject to change). The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to balance institutional traditions and integrity with the individual needs of the college community; understand the responsibility to act in accordance with guidelines set by the Family Education Right to Privacy Act (FERPA); and exhibit the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of administrators, faculty, staff, and students.

Job Duties
  • Plans, coordinates, and supervises the intramural sports and recreational programs for the campus community.
  • Organizes, administers, and supervises campus health and wellness initiatives.
  • Researches, plans, markets, implements and assesses health and fitness activities and programs for the campus community including employee development courses, speakers, seminars, events, onsite health screenings, personal training, and fitness assessments that promote healthy lifestyles.
  • Develops and implements intramural and recreational activities in response to student and employee needs. Regularly assesses effectiveness and participation of programs and activities.
  • Assists with programming for campus events that require recreational expertise or equipment.
  • Coordinates all dates and times for intramural/recreational activities with the Coordinator of Student Life and Jackson County Campus Facilities calendar.
  • Trains and supervises part-time personnel and student workers assigned to wellness and recreation.
  • Posts and maintains office hours as directed by college policy.
  • Ensures that the recreational facilities and equipment are clean, safe, and well maintained.
  • Ensures all fitness equipment is safe, clean and performing properly.
  • Schedules regular equipment service and maintenance.
  • Reports equipment malfunctions, maintenance requests and safety and security issues to appropriate personnel.
  • Maintains inventory of equipment, furnishings, and supplies of the fitness center, intramural and recreational program. Makes recommendations for procurement of new equipment and surplus of equipment as needed.
  • Makes budget recommendations regarding fitness center, intramural and recreational program. Maintains facilities calendar and works with external and internal groups using the gymnasium for events.
  • Assists in the planning and implementation of summer camps. Serves as the point of contact for summer camp employees and participants.
  • Collaborates with counterparts to plan and implement goals for the division.
  • Serves on campus and college-wide committees as assigned. Attend staff meetings and committee meetings when required.
  • Participates in professional development activities, conferences and seminars, etc. to enhance job performance and skill.
  • Reports serious misconduct to the Dean of Student Services and/or Campus Police.
  • Assists the college community and student services staff in conducting student services activities and college wide events.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Dean of Student Services.

Mandatory Qualifications
MANDATORY :
(M1) Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in recreation, or related field;
(M2) Experience with conducting and organizing intramural sports and/or athletics;
(M3) Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills;
(M4) Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite;
(M5) Supervisory experience;
(M6) Current CPR/First Aid Certification and/or willingness to obtain certification within specified time.

Desirable Qualifications
DESIRABLE :
(D1) Student activities, recreation, wellness, and/or outdoor leadership experience;
(D2) Personal Training Certification.

EEO Statement
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes students and employees without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age or qualified disability in its programs and activities. The college complies with non-discriminatory regulations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 of the Higher Education Act. For further information, contact the Compliance Officer, P.O. Box 609, Perkinston, Mississippi 39573, telephone number 601-528-8735, email address compliance@mgccc.edu.

The College:
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College District serves a four-county area with three major campuses, the Community Campus and four centers including: Perkinston Campus, Perkinston, MS; Harrison County Campus, Gulfport, MS; Jackson County Campus, Gautier, MS. Additionally, Mississippi Gulf Coast Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Center, Gulfport, MS; Keesler Center, Biloxi, MS; West Harrison Center, Long Beach, MS; and George County Center, Lucedale, MS.

State and regional associations accredit Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, and several programs are accredited nationally. Offerings include academic, technical degree, vocational skill and adult continuing education programs

Classification
Staff

Posting Detail Information

Open Date
04/25/2023

Close Date
05/08/2023

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicants

For more information on the position, please contact (Name, Address, Phone, and Email):
Michelle Sekul
Dean of Student Services
MGCCC – Jackson County Campus
Gautier, MS
228.497.7647
michelle.sekul@mgccc.edu



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