JoVal Wettlaufer

Professional Profile_______________________________________________________

Currently work as the Coordinator of Intramural and Recreation Sports at the North Dakota State University Wellness Center.  Successfully promoted different programs and services within facility, possess skills of interpersonal relations and communication, relationship building, and persuasion to sell the belief in the program.

Highlighted features:

• Dynamic persona and commitment to the program
• Dedicated to the highest quality of work
• Professional relationship with co-workers and clients
• Attention to detail

Professional Experience___________________________________________________

May 2007–Present       North Dakota State University Wellness Center            Fargo, ND

Coordinator of Intramural and Recreation Sports

Oversee operations of the Intramural and Recreation Program areas including the climbing wall, basketball courts, racquetball courts, and laundry room.  Collaborate and maintain a close working relationship with the Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science department, Outdoor Recreation department, and Athletics.

Selected Accomplishments

• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate student staff that includes recreation desk, climbing wall, and intramural officials.
• Develop individual and team intramural sport offerings, climbing wall programs and special events.
• Supervise and coordinate facility reservations for special events, classes and other special use of the Wellness Center.
• Oversee the Wellness Center emergency procedures and work with the Safety Office to conduct emergency drills as needed.
• Conduct CPR/AED and First Aid courses
• Serve as the Wellness Center Student Voice liaison
• Assist with the preparation and management of annual operational budgets, reports, and financial tracking.
• Conduct in-service education for all program staff as needed.
• Assist with assessment planning for the Wellness Center
• Assist/support the Marketing and Technology Coordinator in developing and implementing a marketing plan for all recreational programs and services.

August 2003 – May 2007       North Dakota State University Wellness Center             Fargo, ND

Student Coordinator/Student Fitness Specialist

Oversee operations of the Fitness Programs areas including the free weight area, selectorized weight equipment, cardiovascular areas, locker rooms, laundry room and computer assessment area.  Train in all new student Fitness Specialist staff.  Collaborate and maintain a close working relationship with the Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science department, Outdoor Recreation department, athletics and intramurals.

Selected Accomplishments

• Hire, train, supervise and evaluate student staff that includes fitness specialists.
• Convene and chair regular meetings of Fitness Programs student staff
• Create weekly schedule for the student Fitness Specialist staff
• Teach variety of group exercise classes including: H.I.T., Circuit, etc.
• Attend Fitness Program staff meetings
• Conduct Fitness evaluations on individuals using Tri-Fit and Micro-Fit software systems
• Design individual workouts for clients
• Personal train clients while instructing them on safety and proper lifting technique

Summer 2006                     Frappier Acceleration                                                     Fargo, ND

Performance Trainer                         

 Trained the athletes in sport specific programs such as; basketball, hockey, volleyball, football, soccer, and track. 

Administered pre- and post-fitness tests on the athletes to evaluate what the individual’s strengths and weaknesses were. 

Oversaw and taught basic weightlifting techniques.

Summer 2005                 St. CloudOrthopedic Sports Center                                St.Cloud, MN

Performance Trainer-Internship                    

Worked with the H.E.A.T. program and trained athletes in sport specific programs. 

Instructed athletes on how to perform proper techniques for basic and Olympic lifting. 

Proficiently designed sport specific plyometric programs for volleyball and football athletes.

Administered pre- and post- fitness tests on the athletes.

Professional Memberships and Certifications_________________________________

• National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association Member2007-Present
  • Attend NIRSA Conference                              2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
  • NIRSA Intramural Committee                                      2010-2011
• Certified Instructor in CPR, First Aid, and AED

Education                   ______________________________________________________

North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND                        

Bachelor of Science Degree, Human Performance and Fitness

-Dean’s List 2001,2002,2003,2004,2005                          

      Master’s Degree in Exercise Science                                 

Other Skills_____________________________________________________________

Proficient on Microsoft Office, TYPO3, RecTrac

References available upon request