INSTITUTION - University of Houston is a Division I university with over 47,000 undergraduate and post graduate students enrolled and is one of the most diverse student populations in the nation, designated as a Hispanic-serving and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-serving institution.   UH has strong athletic programs and is in the Big 12 Athletic Conference.  The Campus Recreation and Wellness Center Natatorium serves as home to the six-time champion varsity swim and dive team.  Benefits include employer paid health coverage, retirement through the Teacher Retirement System, Power Up Wellness program, professional development opportunities, and staff scholarships available for eligible employees pursuing further education.

DEPARTMENT - Contributing to an institutional culture of care, the Department of Campus Recreation is one of six departments that comprise the Health and Well-being portfolio within the Division of Student Affairs.  UH is committed to supporting all students, faculty, and staff, is a Jed Campus and is focused on Health Promoting University principles.  Campus Recreation plays an integral role in the well-being of the UH community. 

DISCOVER THE SPACE CITY - The City of Houston is a global city that is rich with arts and entertainment including vibrant Theater and Museum Districts, the World Series winning Houston Astros, Houston Texans and Houston Rockets, Houston Dynamo and Houston Dash, cultural events, and over 1400 acres of green space for outdoor enthusiasts.  H-Town is home to NASA, has countless dining options, and is a short drive to the Gulf Coast.   

JOB DESCRIPTION: The Assistant Director of Fitness is responsible for the day-to-day operation and staff supervision of a comprehensive Fitness program that consists of Group Fitness, Personal Training, Small Group Training, Fitness Zone management, Fitness Assessments, Fit for Hire, Instructor and Trainer Courses, and nutrition services. The Assistant Director will be responsible for program development, long-range planning and assessment, budget, risk management, and maintaining accurate records of participation.  This position reports to the Associate Director.  Evening, weekend, and holiday hours required.  

Job Duties: Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Directs the recruitment, selection, supervision, and evaluation of staff and students; provides guidance, and is responsible for professional development and training for staff.
• Provides leadership and direction for fitness programs, manages Fitness Zone within CRWC, schedules and evaluates fitness programs including group fitness classes, nutrition services, personal and group personal training, Fit4Hire, instructor training, non-academic Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor classes, special programs and events.
• Provide supervision of the Fitness Program Manager and student staff.
• Collaborates with marketing team to develop and execute an ongoing marketing and promotional plan for all programs.
• Oversees the scheduling, supervision, and management of fitness programs for multiple activities within and outside of the CRWC.
• Ensures program compliance with university policies and procedures, and local and state regulations.
• Monitors expenses and revenue goals, identifies opportunities for fundraising, sponsorship, and grants to support programs and events.
• Develops and implements long range strategic plans for assessment of student development, learning outcomes, evaluations of programs, services, and staff.
• Maintains records and creates various reports including semi-annual and annual reports.
• Collaborates with campus partners and academic units to develop and implement programs and events that contribute to student success
• Assess, evaluate, and mitigate risk for programs, implement departmental emergency action plan, inspect campus program areas and equipment.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:  A Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Health Education, Physical Education, Sports Management, Recreation, or related field.  Master’s degree preferred.  Minimum requirements are at least three years of experience working in a leadership or supervisory capacity with an emphasis on staff development, fiscal management, fitness program implementation, and management.   Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as demonstrated leadership ability are required. 

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS: Must have valid Personal Training certification and Group Fitness Instructor certification through AFAA, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, or NASM, or a nationally accredited organization; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) and First Aid certifications; and must obtain CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor certification within first year of employment.

APPLICATIONS:  Applications will be taken until the position is filled; however, priority review will begin September 16, 2024.  Applicants must apply online at the University of Houston, Human Resources page at Link.  Please submit cover letter, resume and list of 3 references with online application. Please ensure when completing the application that resume and cover letter are both loaded for the specific position being applied for.

The University of Houston is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution and recognizes protected classes of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, religion, age (40 and above), national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or status, and gender expression as required by federal law. Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

About University of Houston

Founded in 1927, the University of Houston is a culturally diverse public urban institution seeking to become one of the nation’s top research universities. The University is located on 567 beautifully landscaped acres near downtown Houston. The University has over 46,000 students pursuing undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The student population has more than 60% minority students (African American, Asian, Hispanic, and Native American) and 9.4% are international students representing more than 100 countries. UH is considered to have one of the most diverse student populations in the nation. UH is located in Houston, Texas, the nation’s fourth-largest city and the energy capital of the world.

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