Job Description

Wellness Coordinator

Lake Washington Institute of Technology

Salary: $5,416.00 Monthly

Job Type: Full-Time Permanent

Job Number: 23A26

Location: Kirkland, WA

Department:

Closing: 9/14/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Located just outside of Seattle, WA, Lake Washington Institute of Technology (LWTech) was founded in 1949, and is the only public institute of technology in Washington State, that provides students with the latest cutting edge skills relevant to today’s workplace. LWTech offers ten applied bachelor’s degrees, more than 40 associate degrees and 93 professional certificates, in 43 areas of study, including STEM-focused programs in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. LWTech serves the Eastside and is located within the city of Kirkland, which is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Washington. Kirkland is home to companies such as GoDaddy, Google, Astronics and EvergreenHealth, and the college is within minutes from Microsoft and Nintendo.https://www.lwtech.edu/about/our-story/mission/LWTech is committed to increasing its cultural diversity with an emphasis on equity and inclusion among its staff and faculty. We serve a student population of 6,500 that come from a variety of backgrounds. We strongly value diversity and are working to improve access and successful educational outcomes for all students. We are actively seeking applicants that will help to balance our employee workforce to align with our students and community. Questions regarding the College’s commitment to diversity and our campus culture may be directed to Human Resources. For more information on our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion Council, please click on the https://www.lwtech.edu/about/diversity/edi-council/.

Summary of Responsibilities
The Wellness Coordinator serves the LWTech community by establishing a culture that promotes healthy lifestyles through environment and social supports. This position encourages students to strengthen their health and wellbeing through educational opportunities, wellness activities, physical fitness, and self-improvement by managing the college’s wellness center and related student activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Using safety protocols, manage the college’s wellness center including ensuring all exercise equipment functions within normal operation, exercise equipment is used appropriately by wellness center users, and facilities are kept clean and accessible for all users;
• Manage assessment of facility use including membership management of students and college employees, problem solve key-card access issues with campus public safety, and report misuse of key-card access as necessary;
• Coordinate essential functions of the college’s food pantry including managing internal and external donation contacts, rotate food stock, and advertise the program to the college community;
• Using online platforms or in-person events, develop and conduct wellness focused workshops, seminars, and training activities for the student body; including developing online and print materials for distribution;
• With supervisor direction and support, effectively supervise student employees assigned to the wellness center;
• Participate in shared governance at the college via committee work as assigned
• Manage wellness focused college webpages;
• Prepare reports and annual assessments as necessary;
• Manage resources including wellness center supplies, replacement of exercise equipment, and towel service;
• Ensure areas of responsibility operate within the policies and procedures of the college and applicable governing agencies; recommend policies and procedures related to the wellness center;
• Assist supervisor with department planning of goals and objectives;
• Use college assigned technology and equipment to manage wellness center operations and objectives included;
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Sufficient combination of education, work, and lived experience to demonstrate ability to meet the following expectations (generally, successful candidates have a bachelor’s degree in education, public health, behavioral health, fitness training, physical education, or related field and 1 or more years of related work experience):

• Engage existing and recruit new users for the wellness center
• Meet the needs of beginning and seasoned wellness center users
• Plan and implement wellness programming that meets the needs of a diverse student body

• Strong computer and technical knowledge in a variety of Microsoft systems;
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently a with a diverse population.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Compensation & Work Schedule Initial salary placement is $5,416 per month. This is a 40-hours per week, administrative position. This position is 100% on campus work, there is no remote work option available.
BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and other insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board, State Retirement Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan; sick leave accrues at 1 day effective upon employment and vacation accrues at 25 days per year. We also offer 13 paid holidays and 4 paid personal days effective upon employment. Full time, exempt employees have access to bereavement leave, employee assistance program, free tuition, reduced childcare costs at our Early Learning Center, reduced Bus Fare, professional development opportunities and more! For further details on the benefits offered at LWTech, please visit: https://www.lwtech.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/ Required Online Application Materials

• Online application

• Current resume

• Cover letter

• Responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process

To be considered for a position you MUST submit a complete online application form, resume, cover letter, responses to the supplemental questions included in the online application process.

Conditions of Employment

• Official transcripts/certifications will be required upon employment

• Other conditions that may apply will be detailed upon the offer of employment

• Job offers are contingent upon successful completion of background/reference checksPhysical RequirementsAbility to perform range of physical motions; lifting and carrying; standing, walking, sitting for long periods of time, kneeling, squatting, and stooping; and traversing up and down stairs.

Disability Accommodation
LWTech follows the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the following information as a guideline for applicants:

• Ability to operate office equipment

• Ability to read and verify data and prepare various materials

• Ability to exchange information on the phone or in person

Eligibility to Work
If you are hired, you will need proof of identity, and documentation of U.S. citizenship or legal authorization to work

EEO Statement
Lake Washington Institute of Technology is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Lake Washington Institute of Technology does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, creed, disabled veteran status, marital status or Vietnam-era veteran status in is programs and activities. Questions regarding the College’s Affirmative Action Policy may be directed to the Meena Park, Vice President of Human Resources, Affirmative Action Office/Title IX Coordinator, (425) 739-8212.

Jeanne Clery Statement:Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report: In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act of 1998, and as a part of the College’s commitment to safety and security on campus, Lake Washington Institute of Technology(LWTech) reports the mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, the required statistics, and other related information for the past three (3) calendar years.
LWTech’s Annual Safety Report (ASR) is available online at https://www.lwtech.edu/about/campus-safety/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the LWTech Safety Department located in the East Building at 11605 132nd Avenue NE Kirkland, WA 98034.

Sexual Misconduct
Pursuant to RCW 28B.112.080, applicants must declare whether they are the subject of any substantiated findings of sexual misconduct in any current or former employment or is currently being investigated for, or have left a position during an investigation into, a violation of any sexual misconduct policy at the applicant’s current or past employers. By law, post-secondary education institutions cannot hire an applicant who does not complete this form. CORRECTIONS OR EXTENDED NOTICES

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