The Assistant Director, Fitness is responsible for the strategic planning, development, coordination, and administration of fitness and wellness programs for students, faculty, staff, and the UNC Greensboro community. This position ensures the delivery of high-quality programs and services that enhance student well-being, foster engagement, and support the mission of the university and the department. The Assistant Director serves on the department Management Team assisting with strategic planning efforts and goal setting for the department.

ADMINISTRATION: 

• Oversees fitness and wellness programs for the Department of Recreation and Wellness. 
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate a team of fitness and wellness professionals, including full-time and part-time staff, personal trainers, and student employees (including graduate assistants). 
• Direct the daily operations of fitness programs and assist with the development and implementation of signature fitness and wellness events.
• Conduct group training, recreational classes, and/or group fitness sessions. 
• Provide ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance staff skills and competencies.  Coordinate in-service training and lead program area specific meetings. 
• Develop, execute, and maintain short and long-term financial strategies including revenue forecasting and planning for operational and capital budgets for the fitness program. 
• Implement departmental risk management policies and procedures for the fitness program. 
• Teach group fitness classes as needed. 
• Serve on departmental and university committees and work teams.
• Instruct department offered American Red Cross/AED/First Aid courses.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 PROGRAMMING: 

• Design, implement, and evaluate diverse fitness and wellness programs, including group fitness classes, personal training services, wellness workshops, and special events. 
• Develop goals and learning outcomes for fitness programs. Design and implement assessment of learning for staff and participants through surveys, program evaluations, and other forms of assessment. Regularly reports assessment findings and statistical data pertaining to operations, program participation, and staff development.   
• Oversee outreach and collaboration efforts with campus partners (such as Counseling and Psychological Services, Spartan Well-Being, Healthy UNCG, Kinesiology, Housing and Residence Life) and other departments to create opportunities for the UNCG campus community to engage in physical activity and wellness initiatives. 
• Collaborate with the marketing department to drive awareness and participation fitness and wellness programming.
• Keep abreast of current research in fitness field; obtain and maintain appropriate certifications.

 EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT: 

• Establish and monitor a preventative equipment maintenance and repair program as well as research and recommend new exercise equipment and develop a short- and long-term replacement schedule. 
• Responsible for managing fitness technology systems, such as audio/visual equipment, Fusion, and other fitness software.? 
• Maintain the safety and integrity of the weight and fitness spaces. 

QUALFICATIONS:  

• Relevant Master’s degree or relevant Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years of professional experience in fitness or wellness program management.
• Nationally recognized fitness certification.
• Current certification as American Red Cross First Aid and CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer (or ability to obtain within first 60 days of hire).
• Ability to work occasional evening and weekend hours in addition to regular University hours.

APPLICATION:  All applicants must apply through the UNCG Human Resources website. In addition to the online application form, applicants will need to upload a resume and cover letter.  Review of applications is ongoing.  Position is open until filled.  

About UNC Greensboro

Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with nearly 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 1,100 faculty and 1,700 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. Join UNC Greensboro, one of the Top 30 Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs, as recognized by ACPA and Diverse. UNC Greensboro creates remarkable real-world impact, every day. ...With nearly 20,000 students and 3,000 faculty and staff, UNCG is the largest state university in North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region, encompassing Greensboro, Winston-Salem, and High Point. We take pride in being a learner-centered public research university and in being a Minority Serving Institution. Under Chancellor Franklin Gilliam, UNCG has doubled Black faculty members, increased Latino faculty by 50%, and increased Asian faculty by 25%. The University of North Carolina Greensboro (UNCG) and the Division of Student Affairs are strongly committed to recruiting and retaining diverse students, staff, and faculty. The University and the division invest in its staff and administrators by supporting their active engagement in professional associations, affinity groups, professional service, and ongoing learning and development. Learn about our commitment to our students and our Culture of Care that permeates everything we do by visiting sa.uncg.edu, and review our open positions at spartantalent.uncg.edu.

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