Assistant Director of Recreation, Fitness, & Wellbeing
University of Wisconsin-Green Bay
Application
Details
Posted: 02-Aug-24
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin
Type: Full Time
Salary: Minimum $55,000.
Categories:
Facility Management
Fitness
Marketing
Preferred Education:
4 Year Degree
Internal Number: 00059495
Job Summary:
This position reports to the Director of University Recreation and coordinates and manages complex operations and program components as well as serves as the Deputy Director of UREC. The operational component includes, but is not limited to primary oversight of the UREC Front Desk and membership operations; lead department marketing and assessment initiatives; coordinating aspects of facility operations involving policy, schedule, risk management, security and safety; programming oversight fitness/wellness and wellbeing components; and personnel management. Works cooperatively with other professional staff and students in accomplishing operational, programmatic, service and student development goals along with supporting the departmental strategic initiatives. The position will work to create a welcoming, safe and inclusive environment for all UW-Green Bay students where all feel a sense of place and pride.
Responsibilities:
Provide complete personnel management and supervisory oversight of graduate assistant and student positions involving building supervisor, front desk and fitness center operations, group fitness, personal training, graphic design, social media, and financial support.
Oversee customer service-based leadership and direction of the Kress Events Center facility, Front Desk and Fitness Center operations that includes support of services, daily / evening / weekend supervision, scheduling, risk management protocols, policy development, and resolving patron conflicts and issues.
Lead fitness and wellbeing programming (fitness center, group fitness, personal training, etc.) as well as collaborate on department and university recreational special events.
Leadership of UREC department marketing, assessment and program review initiatives not limited to, but including: maintaining department website(s), managing UREC social media accounts, conducting and assessing surveys, and developing the department annual report along with other promotional materials.
Assist the Director with UREC department budget development, presentation, management, review, forecasting, fees and assessment as well as department purchasing initiatives.
Manages and maintains the Recreation Center membership database (Innosoft Fusion).
Act as lead UREC department administrator in absence of the Director.
The Successful Candidate:
The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.
In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.
Education:
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in Sports Administration, Recreation Management, Exercise Science, Wellness, Business Administration or related field at time of application.
Preferred:
Master's Degree in sports administration, recreation management, business administration, public administration or related field.
Qualifications:
Required:
Three (3) years professional experience (or 2 years professional experience plus 2 years as a graduate assistant) in campus recreation, collegiate athletics, fitness or related field.
Experience directly hiring, training, supervising and developing staff.
Demonstrated experience in managing recreation/athletic/fitness facility operations.
Experience dealing with emergency preparedness and risk management and implementing appropriate practices.
CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor Certification or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Working knowledge of desktop hardware and standard business software programs (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, database) and the internet.
Preferred:
Two or more years of experience supervising full-time professional, graduate assistant, and/or student staff members.
Prior experience specific to leading marketing, strategic planning and assessment initiatives.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience related to fitness/wellness programming.
Previous experience in managing program membership including experience operating recreation membership software system (i.e., Innosoft Fusion or like application).
Demonstrated experience in leading marketing and assessment initiatives.
Experience working with EMS (Event Management Systems).
Nationally recognized certification as a health fitness instructor, strength and conditioning specialist or personal trainer from a nationally recognized governing body (i.e., ACE, ACSM, AFAA, ISSA, NASM, NETA, NSCA).
Ability to teach and lead with a philosophy placing a strong emphasis on student development.
Work Type:
Full Time: 100%, Academic Staff Appointment
This position requires an individual to work flexible hours at times that can include early mornings, evenings and weekends on varying schedule associated to the coordination of facility activities, projects, and events taking place within the facilities.
Salary:
Minimum $55,000 Annual (12 months)
Benefit Details: The UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For a summary of benefits, please see: Employee Benefits General Employee Information
Application Deadline:
To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Wednesday, August 21, 2024.
Campus Information:The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a school of resilient problem solvers who dare to reach higher with the power of education that ignites growth and answers the biggest challenges. Serving 10,300 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students as well as 67,500 continuing education learners annually, UW-Green Bay offers 200 academic degrees, programs, and certificates. With four campus locations in Northeast Wisconsin, the University's access mission welcomes all students who want to learn, from every corner of the world. Championing bold thinking since opening its doors in 1965, it is a university on the rise - Wisconsin's fastest growing UW. For more information, visit www.uwgb.edu.For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community website. For Campus Safety information, see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report. This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390 if you would like a paper copy.