Assistant Director/Fitness & Wellness

Position Number: S-3274

Type of Recruitment: External

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellness develops, directs, and administers services that involve direct interaction with students and enhance their academic and learning experiences outside of the classroom setting. The position provides leadership and oversight for the collegiate recreation fitness program and empowers student staff to develop and foster fitness/wellness programs that promote student learning, development, and success. This position also directs and manages a comprehensive fitness/wellness program, including staff fitness training, group fitness, personal/small group training, fitness assessments/screenings, and fitness outreach that inspires engagement opportunities in a safe, inclusive, and accessible environment.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in health fitness, recreation, physical education, sport management or related field. Two years of experience in the fitness field (graduate assistant experience included). Certification from a nationally recognized association in group exercise and/or personal training. Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing fitness programs, policies and procedures. Development of staff training and development experience. Demonstrated ability to maintain positive interpersonal relations with faculty, staff, work associates and program participants. Ability to conduct program assessment. Certified in First Aid and CPR. Must be able to lift 50lbs. Ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in health fitness, recreation, physical education, sport management or related field. Experience supervising fitness staff, programming fitness activities and developing campus wide fitness initiatives. Certified as a CPR/First Aid Instructor. Available to work flexible schedule including nights and weekends.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provides overall leadership and direction for the collegiate recreation fitness program that includes group fitness, personal training, fitness assessments, and fitness special events. Collaborates with campus partners on University wellness initiatives. Responsible for overseeing the daily operation of fitness facility spaces; including satellite fitness facilities located in resident halls, recommending fitness equipment purchases, and overall fitness center management. Develops, coordinates, and executes staff fitness training opportunities for group fitness instructors, personal trainers, fitness staff, program coordinators, and Graduate Assistants with a focus on student development, training, and learning. Serves as the fitness liaison to campus partners including but not limited to Student Health Services, the Counseling Center, and Residence Life to develop collaborative programs that support student success. Leads the assessment and evaluation efforts for the fitness program each semester, identifying participation levels, program participant interests, along with learning and development objectives. Develops recommendations and implements new classes, programs, and activities. Organizes and leads instructional courses as assigned. Serves as an evening and weekend facility manager as assigned. Serves as a substitute for instructors as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Exercised:

None.

Employee Group: Professional & Administrative -Salary

Staff Pay Level:

Pay Range: $38,000 - $48,000 per year

Division: Student Affairs

Department: University Recreation

Position Status: Regular

Position End Date:

Employment Status: Full Time

FTE: 1.0

Position Type: 12 month

Weekly Work Schedule