Assistant Director, Fitness Programs

The Assistant Director of Fitness Programs provides operational direction of all fitness and well-being programming for Campus Recreation including personal training, group fitness classes, Exercise is Medicine program, Fitness Attendants, and instructional workshops. Assists in the analysis of program effectiveness and establish future direction of programming. Supervises one full-time coordinator and 50+ student staff related to fitness and well-being programs.

Essential Job Duties:

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, 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
• Serves as essential personnel and aids in the event of an emergency on campus
• Serves on assigned campus recreation and university work teams and committees as needed
• Assists with special projects as assigned
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary