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Must apply through this A&M Commerce Workday Portal. DO NOT APPLY ON BLUEFISH! 

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ROARRR!! We roar with pride because we are in the business of transforming lives!

We are seeking a detail-oriented, change-driving, and can-do attitude leader to help us advance our mission of connecting, educating, and inspiring people to lifelong activity and wellbeing.

Let us share with you why you should become a Lion at A&M-Commerce.

• We are about to embark on the design phase of a $17 million expansion and renovation project set for completion in 2026. You will have a direct impact on areas relating to fitness equipment and spaces as well as other aspects of the project.
• Mentor and guide a pride of personal trainers and group fitness instructors.
• Support a Registered Dietitian in the Assistant Director position.
• Manage all of our fitness equipment and layouts in the Morris Recreation Center.
• Inspire people through fitness events, initiatives, and challenges.
• Advance your education with a master’s degree (tuition paid by university) or doctorate degree (tuition and fees paid by university).
• Work from home one to two days a week depending on the season.
• Utilize yearly funding of $2,500 for professional development including membership to a professional organization, conferences, certifications, and/or other opportunities.
• Discover Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas which is just an hour's drive from Commerce.
• Embrace the A&M-Commerce, Student Affairs, and Campus Rec life.
• Move with confidence with a relocation funds allocation.
• Opportunity to be promoted within 18 months to 2 years with a senior title change and pay increase.

Join our Pride of Champions and help us transform lives through fitness!

Note: This position is listed as two different positions within one posting because we want to get a wide variety of candidates with varying experiences to make the best business decision possible based on candidates' experiences. We would only hire an Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellbeing or a Coordinator of Fitness. Candidates will be evaluated along similar experience and qualification ranges.

If you have any questions regarding this, please contact Jonathan Johnston (search chair) at jonathan.johnston@tamuc.edu.

POSITION SUMMARIES

• The Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellbeing is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a comprehensive Fitness program as well as providing support to the Nutrition program. This position oversees a Registered Dietitian and reports to the Associate Director
• The Coordinator of Fitness is responsible for the day-to-day operations of a comprehensive Fitness program for students, faculty, and staff of A&M-Commerce, and members of Campus Recreation. This position reports to the Associate Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF EITHER POSITION

• Directly oversee the Group Fitness and Personal Training programs to maintain a campus-wide investment in fitness and wellbeing.
• Plan, implement, facilitate, promote, and evaluate fitness events, awareness weeks, fitness competitions, and educational workshops that meet the changing needs of various special populations, non-traditional students, residential students, faculty/staff, and community members
• Recruit (Handshake), hire, train, schedule (SubItUp), develop, supervise, process payroll for (Workday), and evaluate group fitness instructors, personal trainers, Registered Dietitian, and support staff
• Assist in the development, enhancement, and implementation of long-term and short-term goals using statistical data
• Project and fiscally maintain budgets related to program areas
• Directly oversee the inventory, selection, layout, replacement, and maintenance of all free weight, cardio, selectorize, fitness, and program equipment
• Utilize Fusion for group fitness, event, and personal training registrations
• Establish and oversee risk management policies for the fitness and nutrition programs
• Assist with facility reservations related to fitness and nutrition programs
• Assist the marketing program with promoting and marketing fitness and nutrition programs
• Teach multiple group exercise formats and deliver personal training services as needed
• Serve on the Campus Wellness Committee

GENERAL DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate a commitment to providing an environment where people feel welcomed, valued, supported, and respected as they work to pursue their academic and professional goals.
• Support and align with department mission, vision, values, and strategic plan
• Serve on department and division committees
• Collaborate with other Campus Recreation program areas as well as campus departments
• Early morning, night, and weekend hours as needed
• This job description shall include but is not necessarily limited to, the above duties. May temporarily perform other duties assigned to maintain operations and services

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

Student workers (estimated between 15-20) including group fitness instructors, personal trainers, and student support staff.   The AD position will oversee a Registered Dietitian.

These are the minimum qualifications to be considered.

Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellbeing:

Salary Range: $50-$55k Annually

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in health-related, business, recreation, sports management/administration, or related field.
• Experience: Three years of combined, related experience that can include full-time, part-time, and graduate assistantship in fitness programming.
• Additional education may be considered as a substitution for the minimum experience requirements.
  • Hold a master’s degree and have one year of experience then you meet minimum qualifications
• Licensing/Professional Certifications:
  • Current Group Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer Certification recognized by NCCA (ACSM, NSCA, ISSA, ACE, AFAA, NASM, NCCPT or other meeting same criteria) and ability to obtain the other certification you don’t have within 90 days of employment. Must maintain current and future certifications.
  • Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

Nice If You Had Skills and Experience for Assistant Director

• Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, Physiology Recreation, Sports Management, Sports Administration or related field
• Experience supervising personnel
• Experience managing a fitness or wellbeing/wellness program
• Hold multiple fitness certifications

Coordinator of Fitness:

Salary Range: $40-$45k Annually

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in health-related, business, recreation, sports management/administration, or related field. 
• Experience: Two years of combined, related experience that can include full-time, part-time, and/or graduate assistantship in fitness programming.
• Additional education may be considered as a substitution for the minimum experience requirements.
  • Hold a master’s degree and have no years of experience then you meet minimum qualifications

• Licensing/Professional Certifications:
  • Current Group Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer Certification recognized by NCCA (ACSM, NSCA, ISSA, ACE, AFAA, NASM, NCCPT or other meeting same criteria) and ability to obtain the other certification you don’t have within 90 days of employment. Must maintain current and future certifications.
  • Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.

About Texas A&M University - Commerce Campus Recreation

Since 1889, Texas A&M University-Commerce has been known as a leader in providing an excellent education. It’s because we care about people and relationships. We’re a big-name university, but our focus is on helping you achieve success. A&M-Commerce faculty and staff will know your name and work closely with you to understand your goals and dreams. Our professors will care about your growth and be your loudest supporters when you walk across the stage to get your degree. We realize a great education is about more than attending class. It’s about making friends, memories, and a name for yourself as someone who’s passionate about learning. Earning an A&M-Commerce degree and being part of the Texas A&M University system will not only look good on your resume, but it will also give you the confidence you need to compete in the marketplace." Texas A&M University-Commerce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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