Assistant Director for Fitness and Wellness
Assistant Director for Fitness and Wellness
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26-07-2025
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Job Description
65% - Coordinate the KU Fit Program including:
15% - Develop and manage incentive programs and special events within fitness/wellness.
10% - Develop educational workshops/curriculum to enhance knowledge and skills within fitness/wellness.
5% - Other including but not limited to:
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm
Contact Information to Applicants
Jon Randle
Position Overview
KU RECREATION SERVICES a department within Student Affairs provides a campus-wide impact by improving the quality of life for all students faculty staff affiliates retirees alumni spouses and domestic partners through our fitness and wellness initiatives. RECREATION SERVICES provides state-of the-art recreational programs facilities and services.
The University of Kansas RECREATION SERVICES department seeks an Education Program Coordinator (with a working title of Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellness)to play an essential role in the management and support of RECREATION SERVICES core functions including but not limited to coordinating the KU Fit group fitness program developing the KU Fit Instructors and creating and implementing fitness and wellness special events. The work of the Education Program Coordinator will directly support RECREATION SERVICES programmatic efforts and initiatives to support its core values of Community Excellence Experience Growth and Integrity which align directly with two of KUs Institutional Priorities of Healthy and Vibrant Communities and Student Success.
The Education Program Coordinator is a full-time unclassified non-exempt position that will report to the Senior Assistant Director of Programs.
The Education Program Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting hiring training supervising and developing KU Fit Instructors and a Program Manager. This role also includes creating KU Fit Group Fitness schedules and developing implementing and evaluating special events related to fitness. Additionally the Education Program Coordinator will evaluate risk management and enforce policies and procedures. They will also assist the Assistant Director of Marketing in promoting programs and events across all areas of responsibility.
Programs within RECREATION SERVICES include Fitness Intramurals Sport Clubs and Outdoor Pursuits. Fitness offers KU Fit group fitness with classes focused on cardio strength mind and body Personal Training and fitness assessments. Intramurals play team sports team tournaments and individual activities. Sport Clubs participate in a wide variety of competitive recreational and instructional sports. Outdoor Pursuits offers a rock-climbing wall and equipment rental center. Additional information can be found at
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Only complete applications will be considered.
Application review begins Monday August 4th 2025 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
- Plan and implement semester schedules with approximately 45 classes per week including a variety of classes such as Pilates yoga strength cycle dance fitness fitness boxing etc.
- Recruit hire train document supervise and evaluate approximately 15-20 KU Fit instructors as well as approve payroll.
- Update the employee manual as needed. Add and update sections to the employee manual with specific training information for each type of KU Fit class (how to use certain equipment properly class/participant expectations reimbursement procedures for their certification tips and provide examples of a quality routines).
- Oversee daily operations of the KU Fit program including registration optional fees attendance records and equipment/facility upkeep program assessment and policies and procedures that ensure safe instruction and risk management.
- Provide continuing education for staff to enhance skills and obtain/maintain appropriate certifications through one-on-one skill building and/or workshops. Supervise a KU Fit student Program Manager. Manage Les Mills license and instructor training.
- Manage KU Fit instructor reimbursement program for retention and recruiting.
- Recruit plan and implement the ACE Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) Prep Course an in-house course that prepares KU students to become a certified GFI. Prepare monthly semester and yearly reports on classes and make recommendations as needed.
- Oversee and implement protocol for the KU Fit and specialty programs such as FIT45 (bootcamp) including administration in Fusion (access point of sale and programming software). Develop in-house trainings to include choreographed and non-choreographed KU Fit classes.
- Create new choreography regularly for KU Fit classes. Train KU Fit Instructors as needed.
- Purchase evaluate (both functionality and condition) and inventory equipment for KU Fit classes and CRT floor which includes stability balls Bosu balls dumbbells individual mats resistance bands etc.
- Ensure that all employees have achieved and/or maintain appropriate levels of training and certification including CPR/AED concussion and conceal carry. Plan and host fitness certifications and workshops (CEU opportunities).
- Research industry trends and assess new and current programming to compile a widearray of offerings to best meet patron needs.
- Collaborate with departments on campus to host fitness/wellness events in partnership with Recreation Services such as Dance Therapy or Trauma Yoga with Care Services through CAPS.
15% - Develop and manage incentive programs and special events within fitness/wellness.
- Coordinate promote and evaluate Rec Connect each semester providing expectations to professional staff.
- Coordinate Jayhawk Fitness Challenge and the Movin with the Rec 5K fun run walk and roll annually.
- Create and implement special events for KU Fit classes each semester such as incentive challenges and themed classes.
- Design medium and large-scale programs or events such as virtual triathlons challenges etc. that provide participants the opportunity to expand their knowledge comfort level and ability in fitness/wellness related endeavors.
- Coordinate with student organizations and other KU community requests for private KU Fit classes at ASRFC and on-campus.
- Collaborate and assist marketing in providing fitness/wellness-related educational content such as tips and resources through for instance social media blogs and outreach.
10% - Develop educational workshops/curriculum to enhance knowledge and skills within fitness/wellness.
- Create curriculum to conduct in-house trainings for fitness staff and participants so they know how to use fitness equipment such as TRX bands Bosu balls Viper logs etc.
- Create fitness/wellness workshops for participants such as nutrition corrective exercises or programs for beginners.
- Lead trainings and workshops as needed.
5% - Other including but not limited to:
- Serve on Recreation Services committees as needed .
- Assist the Senior Assistant Director of Programs as needed with personal training ACE Personal Training Prep Course fitness assessments (FIT4U).
- Develop a collaborative relationship with other departments across campus and participate on University committees to meet the goals of the Chancellors Strategic Initiatives as assigned.
- Instruct CPR/AED trainings on a rotational basis.
- Assist with other duties as assigned.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8am to 5pm
Contact Information to Applicants
Jon Randle
- Masters degree or bachelors degree from an accredited institution with 3 years of professional work experience in fitness management; 2 years as a graduate assistant equals 1 year work experience (must have graduated with a bachelors degree by employment start date).
- Experience as a group exercise instructor as evidenced in application materials.
- Current NCCA accredited certification in group fitness such as ACE or must be completed within 6 months of date hired.
- Bachelors degree from an accredited institution in physical education recreation exercise physiology health education exercise science or related field.
- Masters degree from an accredited institution in physical education recreation exercise physiology health education exercise science or related field.
- Work experience in fitness management in a comprehensive campus recreation setting as evidenced in application materials.
- Experience supervising staff as evidenced in application materials.
- Experience teaching and administering Les Mills Programs as evidenced in application materials.
- Current certification in personal training from NCCA accredited organizations such as ACE ACSM W.I.T.S NASM NSCA or similar.
- Certification in indoor group exercise cycling such as Keiser Krank Cycle Schwinn Spinning
- At least one (1) year of experience instructing indoor cycling.
- Professional involvement such as presenting or committee work particularly involvement with fitness organizations such as NIRSA ACE ACSM IDEA Health and Fitness as evidenced in application materials.
- One yearexperience with Microsoft Office Canvas Microsoft Teams and/or Fusion.
- Certification as an instructor for CPR/AED training.
- Experience developing and implementing programs and/or special events as evidenced by application materials.
Position Overview
KU RECREATION SERVICES a department within Student Affairs provides a campus-wide impact by improving the quality of life for all students faculty staff affiliates retirees alumni spouses and domestic partners through our fitness and wellness initiatives. RECREATION SERVICES provides state-of the-art recreational programs facilities and services.
The University of Kansas RECREATION SERVICES department seeks an Education Program Coordinator (with a working title of Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellness)to play an essential role in the management and support of RECREATION SERVICES core functions including but not limited to coordinating the KU Fit group fitness program developing the KU Fit Instructors and creating and implementing fitness and wellness special events. The work of the Education Program Coordinator will directly support RECREATION SERVICES programmatic efforts and initiatives to support its core values of Community Excellence Experience Growth and Integrity which align directly with two of KUs Institutional Priorities of Healthy and Vibrant Communities and Student Success.
The Education Program Coordinator is a full-time unclassified non-exempt position that will report to the Senior Assistant Director of Programs.
The Education Program Coordinator will be responsible for recruiting hiring training supervising and developing KU Fit Instructors and a Program Manager. This role also includes creating KU Fit Group Fitness schedules and developing implementing and evaluating special events related to fitness. Additionally the Education Program Coordinator will evaluate risk management and enforce policies and procedures. They will also assist the Assistant Director of Marketing in promoting programs and events across all areas of responsibility.
Programs within RECREATION SERVICES include Fitness Intramurals Sport Clubs and Outdoor Pursuits. Fitness offers KU Fit group fitness with classes focused on cardio strength mind and body Personal Training and fitness assessments. Intramurals play team sports team tournaments and individual activities. Sport Clubs participate in a wide variety of competitive recreational and instructional sports. Outdoor Pursuits offers a rock-climbing wall and equipment rental center. Additional information can be found at
Additional Candidate Instruction
In addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
- Resume
- List of three (3) professional references
Only complete applications will be considered.
Application review begins Monday August 4th 2025 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
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