The Division of Student Affairs at Auburn University is excited to begin the search for an Assistant Director, Group Fitness! The Assistant Director, Group Fitness is essential to Recreation and Wellness by managing the daily operations of a group fitness program and provides educational and recreational opportunities to students, faculty, and staff.

Why Work at Auburn: 

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Essential Functions: 

• Coordinate all aspects of group fitness instructional programs include, but not limited to developing class offerings, determine group fitness scheduled of classes and events, secure facility reservations, and hire qualified instructors.
• Supervises student staff which includes hiring, training, evaluating, and providing professional development opportunities. The Assistant Director will oversee the continuing education of group fitness staff.
• Supervises and provides mentorship to professional staff working in group fitness programming
• Plans and implements short and long-term goals, programs, budgets, and equipment needs for group fitness
• Develops assessment tools and reports to track outcomes and support goal and policy revisions
• Collaborates with Assistant Director-Risk Management on risk management and emergency action plans and education for group fitness programs.
• Supports event planning and partners with marketing to promote group fitness programs

To Learn More and Apply Visit: https://www.auemployment.com/postings/53780

Questions About the Role: Please reach out to Scott Richardson, Associate Director of Wellness Services at scottrichardson@auburn.edu

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of experience OR Master’s degree plus 3 years of experience

About Auburn Recreation and Wellness

Named one of the “Coolest College Recreation Centers in America” by Men’s Health, the Recreation and Wellness Center provides state-of-the-art fitness for Auburn students. With everything from two 50-foot climbing towers to a 1/3-mile corkscrew track, the Recreation and Wellness Center is the perfect place for students to unwind from the stresses of college. Auburn is a small, friendly university town in the rolling hills of east central Alabama, with a population around 60,000. It is conveniently located along Interstate 85, 100 miles southwest of Atlanta. To the south, Alabama’s Gulf Shores and to the North, the Appalachians Mountains are but a few hours away. Chewacla State Park located just 3 miles south of town boasts 30 miles of biking/hiking trails and a small lake that accommodates fishing and kayaking. Columbus GA, only 30 miles to the Southeast is home to the longest urban whitewater kayak/rafting in the world. Auburn, AL is the proud home of Auburn University serving approximately 25,000 students. Our students can choose from more than 140-degree options in 13 schools and colleges at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. The city of Auburn is a great col...lege town and one of the top 10 cities in the US for small businesses, according to Forbes. Auburn is close to the beach and mountains. It is centrally located near Atlanta, Birmingham, and Montgomery. Auburn is easily accessible and loved by many. There are also outstanding golf courses, including a Robert Trent Jones Golf Course. Auburn city schools are some of the best in the state and the city of Auburn is considered a great place to raise a family.

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