Assistant Director, Fitness Programs

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides operational direction of the assigned program area.
• Oversees the recruitment, hiring, and training of staff and part time OPS staff that assist in carrying out the goals and objectives of the functional area.
• Develops and implements risk management and safe plans. Ensures all safety practices are followed.
• Collections and analyzes data to assess and evaluate programs and initiatives. Prepares monthly reports, presentations, and proposals.
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies and procedures to ensure effective operations.
• Develops and manages the operating budgets for the assigned functional area to ensure program alignment with fiscal allocation.
• Participates in goal setting and long-range planning. Develops goals, student learning outcomes, and program objectives. Assists with the development and implementation of the overall department strategic plan.
• Stays current on trends and best practices to develop new and improved programming. Participates in state, regional, and national professional organizations, conferences, and workshops.

Other Duties:

• Serves on assigned University Recreation and Wellness and university work teams and committees as needed
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
• Assists with special projects as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• This position requires either eight years of directly related full-time experience or, as an alternative, a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Exercise Science or Kinesiology, or closely related field and four years of full-time experience directly related to the job functions.
• Full-time professional experience related to the position.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications or able to obtain with three months of employment
• Certification from at least one of the following: Certified Health Fitness Specialist (HFS), ACSM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist (EP-C), Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFFA) Certification, National Academy of Sport Medicine (NASM) Certification.
• Valid Driver's License.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or closely related field.
• Four years full-time professional experience in higher education campus recreation related to the position.
• Experience scheduling and supervising the work of students, support, and professional employees.
• Certification as a CPR/First Aid/AED instructor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of campus recreation and fitness programming.
• Knowledge of risk management standards and practices.
• Knowledge of inventory control principles and methods.
• Knowledge of marketing principles including promotion, fundraising, and public relations.
• Knowledge of budget control principles, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with staff, faculty, students, and the community in a service-oriented environment.
• Ability to work successfully as both a member of a team and independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations when numerous and competing demands are involved.
• Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, goals and objectives.
• Ability to effectively manage the work of others by providing information, guidance, and motivation.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Pay Grade 16

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.