Job Information
University of Kansas Program Coordinator in Lawrence, Kansas
29391BR
Job Title:
Program Coordinator
Department:
Law Enforcement Training Ctr
Primary Campus:
Kansas Law Enforcement Trn Ctr
Job Description:
50% - Coordination of Health, Wellness & Fitness Activities/Programs
Design, Executive and evaluate health, wellness, & fitness programs to meet the needs of the students.
Provides resources and training in holistic wellness in the police field, including dietary, mental and fitness related programs.
Assists students in assessing their overall health, wellness & fitness; assists with determining long-term goals.
Teaches, coaches, and mentors' students in a variety of aerobic and anaerobic fitness, flexibility, stretching, and balance-related activities.
Teaches, coaches, and mentor's students in proper technique using exercise equipment at KLETC in an effort to reduce risk and injury.
Produces programmatical content related to overall health and wellness for students.
Presents to students on physical fitness and health related topics on an as needed basis.
Meets with students online or in persons to discuss/set short-term and long-term health, wellness and fitness goals.
20% - Program Success Monitoring/Equipment Maintenance
Develop collection methods to solicit and analyze student data and feedback to refine and improve programming. Conducts surveys, gathers feedback, and analyzes health, wellness, & fitness program participation and outcomes for purposes of evaluating program effectiveness.
Identify and measure key performance indicators for program events.
Assist with development of budget for programs or events as needed by Associate Director
Maintains inventory of subject matter expert published nutritional literature for distribution to students.
Maintains inventory of physical fitness equipment and manages repair/replacement of equipment, as needed.
20% - Professional Development Activities/
- Engage in professional development activities supportive in the growth and expertise of the field.
10% Other duties as assigned. Responsible for providing programs located at other locations in addition to the Yoder campus.
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :
29391BR
Disclaimer:
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday 6AM to 3PM
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Conditions of Employment:
Contingent on Funding
Contact Information to Applicants:
Barbara Harrison
bdharrison@kletc.org
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years related experience in a discipline related to public health, health education, counseling, social welfare, or kinesiology.
Excellent communication skills as evidenced by work history and application materials submitted;
Experience organizing, managing, and supervising multiple and varied tasks and projects as demonstrated by education, work history, and application material;
Valid Kansas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 90 days.
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Advertised Salary Range:
50,000
FTE:
1.0
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree in public health, wellness management, health administration or related field;
Certifications in public health, exercise science, or wellness;
A minimum of five years of experience as a practitioner in the public health, exercise science, or wellness fields
Experience in health and fitness as it relates to law enforcement
Position Overview:
The Program Coordinator coordinates the health and wellness program for students on the KLETC campus. The Program Coordinator produces programmatic materials to support the health and wellness program, activities to foster the engagement of students, and delivers a range of promotional, educational and informational presentations and/or resource materials related to program activities and initiatives. Tracks program requirements and annual updates, facilitates meetings monthly, annually or quarterly. Serves as a training expert to staff and students. Coordinates the collection, compilation and analysis of program activity data.
The Hutchinson Campus consists of 173 acres with fifteen buildings including two multi-story residential student dormitories.
The Hutchinson Campus is home to the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center (KLETC). A unit of The University of Kansas (KU), KLETC serves as the central agency for all law enforcement training in the State of Kansas. KLETC manages a $12 million annual budget, 65 authorized FTE staff (augmented by more than 400 contract/adjunct staff annually), and trains nearly 10,000 students annually in residential, online, and outreach programs. KLETC serves 437 recognized law enforcement and police agencies in Kansas, providing basic training and continuing education programs throughout each fiscal year.
As a unit of KU, KLETC’s objective is to improve health, fitness and wellness of the students attending the programs offers. We strive to build and support a community that fosters the well-being of all Jayhawks. Our students are central to everything we do at KU.
In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees such as paid vacation, sick leave, ten paid holidays, plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees education and professional development opportunities.
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Application Review Begins:
02-Dec-2024
Anticipated Start Date:
13-Jan-2025
Additional Candidate Instruction:
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
Resume
List of three (3) professional references
Only complete applications will be considered.
Application review begins 12/02/2024. For consideration, please apply no later than 12/01/2024.
Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.
Job Family:
Administrative/Management-KUL
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site
Position Requirements:
