Health and Wellness Coordinator Position Available In Lincoln, Louisiana

Thank you for your interest in employment with Louisiana Tech University. This position oversees the maintenance and upkeep of fitness areas, ensuring cleanliness, safety, and timely repairs. Implement preventative maintenance schedules, coordinate necessary upgrades, and ensure compliance with university policies and safety protocols. Manage budgeting for facility needs and oversee the purchase of new fitness equipment to enhance the offerings. Regularly evaluate space utilization and identify opportunities for improvement to better serve the university and community. Manage and supervise all Fitness and Wellness programming, including group exercise classes, personal training Rocksteady Boxing. Oversee scheduling, equipment setup, and participant engagement while ensuring programs remain dynamic, inclusive, and aligned with campus wellness initiatives. Develop specialized programs tailored to diverse university groups, plan year-round activities to maximize facility use, and continuously assess program effectiveness based on participation trends and feedback. Foster collaboration with student organizations, faculty, and campus departments to expand offerings, increase engagement, and promote a culture of wellness across the university. Hire, train, and oversee instructors and student staff while managing budgets to ensure efficient resource allocation. Provide ongoing professional development opportunities, implement performance evaluations, and foster a positive, team-oriented work environment. Strategically manage staff schedules to ensure proper coverage for all fitness programs and operations. Encourage leadership development among student employees, equipping them with the skills to contribute effectively to the university’s recreation and wellness initiatives. Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Recreation. B.S. degree required. Questions, contact Kane Allen at kane@latech.edu. Louisiana Tech University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Employer and places a high priority on the creation of an environment supportive of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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This position will remain open until filled.

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Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the Louisiana Tech University may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. Louisiana Tech offers students an unparalleled educational experience in its 79 undergraduate majors, 32 master’s degree programs, and nine doctoral programs. Founded in 1894, the University has been recognized as one of America’s Top Colleges in Forbes and as the No. 1 college in the state of Louisiana for value in Kiplinger’s. The University has been ranked as a Top Tier research university in US News and World Report for 10 years, and is the only university in the state of Louisiana to be recognized in the Times Higher Education (THE) 2020 University Impact Rankings for its commitment to sustainable development. The University has a history of and commitment to creating programs that are the first in their fields, like biomedical and cyber engineering. Louisiana Tech’s partnerships with business, government and the military help create both academic programs and job development in the I-20 Cyber Corridor. Louisiana Tech is an economic driver for our region and state, and our campus is a home for new and growing enterprises. This connection to innovation impacts our academic programs and provides job opportunities for our students in fields like cybersecurity and engineering. The traditional core campus of approximately 280 acres connects with the Enterprise Campus, a home for new and growing enterprises and to the heart of Ruston. Louisiana Tech and the City of Ruston continue to work hand in hand to create a healthier and more environmentally responsible community by developing safe pedestrian paths, lighting, sustainable landscaping, bicycle paths and more. Louisiana Tech University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal and civil rights laws, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability. Louisiana Tech University is a SAME agency. Mortissa Harvey –

Title IX Coordinator Office Location:

Wyly Tower 1536

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318.257.5911

Email:

mharvey@latech.edu