Associate Director Wellness Programs for Recreational and Club Sports

at  Earlham College

Earlham 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.

• Responsible for the overall planning, direction, and facilitation of the Recreational Sports program, including year-round season/sport planning, league development, training, and facility/space scheduling
• Responsible for the overall organization, supervision, and evaluation of the Club
• Sports program, including Esports
• Administer fitness/wellness programming, including educational clinics, workshops, and trainings
• Create marketing materials, including website updates
• Support department health promotion efforts through education, program facilitation, and materials
• Coordinate 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 efficiencies
• Assist in various department responsibilities related to emergency action plan preparation and execution, safety/risk management, marketing, student development, and special events
• Facilitate ongoing, comprehensive training and development of staff
• Develop and maintain community partnerships in the Richmond and Wayne County area
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Athletics and the Athletics staff, as needed
• Serve on various campus, division, and departmental committees and represent the department among various state and national associations
• Serve on the campus administrator on call rotation
• A bachelors degree in wellness, exercise science/kinesiology, or related field is required
• Two years of supervisory and program management experience is preferred
• Group fitness instructor certification, personal training, or similar or willingness to obtain certification
• American Red Cross CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain certification
• Enthusiastic and dynamic personality
• Convincing advocate for Wellness
• An excellent instructor and presenter
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of and/or experience in liberal arts educational institutions