Job Description:

The Berry College Department of Recreation seeks a dynamic Recreation Coordinator to foster a thriving campus community through intramural sports and fitness operations. As a critical member of the Department of Recreation, the Recreation Coordinator will:

- Lead and manage a diverse intramural sports program.

- Provide supervision, leadership, and management of the Cage Athletic and Recreation Center fitness area.

- Recruit, train, supervise, and mentor student staff (intramural sports and fitness area staff) through Berry's LifeWorks Program.

- Develop and implement a fitness equipment orientation program, as well as other outreach initiatives, to increase and promote physical activity.

- Manage the preventive maintenance plan for the fitness area and equipment to ensure proper use and function, cleanliness, and safety.

- Provide facility management of indoor recreational spaces and related gear/equipment (fitness maintenance, inventory oversight, equipment checkout, etc.).

- Work collaboratively within the Department, Division, and across campus to support the Berry College mission.

- Support the Office of Student Involvement's special events (e.g., Marthapalooza, Finals Fest) and other campus events as needed (e.g., Admissions programming, Mountain Day).

This position is a 12-month full-time role with competitive benefits and a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements:

A bachelor's degree and demonstrated knowledge and experience working in recreational sports are required. A master's degree is preferred. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills and be willing and interested in mentoring students. The position requires working occasional nights and weekends for Recreation programming, meetings, and campus events.

Preferred qualifications also include previous experience working in collegiate fitness programs, maintaining current First Aid/CPR/AED certification, and holding a current NCCA-accredited fitness certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Additional Information:

ABOUT BERRY COLLEGE

Berry is a selective independent college of 2,200 students located adjacent to Rome, GA, midway between Atlanta, GA, and Chattanooga, TN. Berry's educational approach deliberately unites challenging academic programs with practical work experience in a residential campus community that encourages faith and emphasizes caring for the needs of others above self. Our mission and values are grounded in the ethic that our founder instilled more than a century ago: "We educate the head, heart, and hands - to inspire leaders of integrity who cultivate thriving communities." Nationally recognized for quality of learning and quality of life, Berry offers first-rate undergraduate degree programs in the sciences, humanities, arts, and human sciences, as well as undergraduate and master's level opportunities in business and teacher education. The College's stunning 27,000-acre campus affords opportunities that cannot be duplicated elsewhere. Berry's ongoing commitment is to provide exceptional educational experiences to talented students from a wide range of social, racial, and economic backgrounds.

COLLEGE COMMITMENTS

Berry College is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff. As an equal opportunity institution, Berry complies with all applicable laws and provisions prohibiting discrimination in its educational and employment policies. Berry respects the essential dignity of all individuals and accordingly hires and promotes employees without regard to matters of personal identity such as race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and political affiliation. Berry College is committed to ensuring facilities, programs, services, and activities are accessible to everyone, including those seeking employment at Berry College. Inquiries about interviews or workplace accommodations are welcomed. You can reach out to us at employment@berry.edu, or (706) 233-4062.

Application Instructions:

Applicants should submit a letter of application describing the candidate's interest in this position and commitment to the Berry mission, along with a resume and names and contact information of three references.

The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.