Assistant Director, Wellness & Recreation - Fitness & Personal Training
Assistant Director, Wellness & Recreation - Fitness & Personal Training
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This position primarily oversees thedaily operations of the fitness room and personal training program and assists with fitness lab services and supervision of exercise programs for special position reports to the Director Wellness Programs and directly supervises one to three interns 40-50 student Fitness Room employees and 10-15 personal trainers.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise and evaluate fitness room operations and and oversee hiring scheduling training and supervision of fitness room student staff; utilize theExercise Guidelines and Safetytraining program for fitness room staff.
- Serve as the main fitness floor supervisor by maintaining fitness room floor presence and direct supervision of student staff while emphasizing exceptional customer service and patron interaction.
- Plan administer and evaluate a comprehensive individual and small group personal training and conduct individual assessments consultation and follow-up with clientele. Coordinate and oversee the hiring training and continuing education of personal training staff.
- Enforce policies and procedures for personal training and fitness and provide in-service training and professional development for fitness room staff and personal trainers.
- Assist with the supervision of exercise programs for special populations oversee the LIFE Senior Fitness Program and other exercise/fitness services in the fitness room Storm Zone and the fitness laboratory as requested.
- Develop and facilitate fitness room programs and workshops designed to motivate and educate Wellness Center members.
- Assist with the implementation and management of the CHAMP student program.
- Determine program fiscal needs prepare budget recommendations and assist with fee structure.
- Maintain a comprehensive equipment cleaning and maintenance program of all fitness room with the associate director of operations and maintenance staff as appropriate.
- Recommend and/or select equipment and supplies to be purchased for the fitness room to director wellness programs.
- Provide detailed monthly and annual financial progress and usage reports as requested.
- Coordinate marketing efforts for personal training and various fitness events; collaborate with marketing to create promotional materials.
- Understand follow and communicate all department and University risk management policies to in the development of the department risk management program as needed.
- Collaborate with the wellness team on special events and projects.
- Keep abreast of current research in fitness field; obtain and maintain appropriate certifications.
- Possess a personal commitment to a wellness lifestyle.
- Complete other reports and assignments as required by the director wellness programs or the executive director of the Department of Wellness and Recreation.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of current exercise guidelines for healthy and diseased populations.
- Knowledge of industry standard fitness assessment and personal training protocols.
- Working knowledge of cardiovascular and resistance training equipment.
- Willingness to obtain continuing education and remain abreast of exercise related guidelines.
- Excellent verbal/written communication and customer service skills.
- General computer knowledge.
- Personal commitment to health and fitness.
Education Requirements (Essential Requirements):
- Bachelors degree in kinesiology exercise science or related field required (Masters degree preferred).
- NCCA accredited certification required (ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist preferred)
- Current CPR/AED certification required.
Work Experience Requirements (Essential Requirements):
- Minimum of three years of relevant experience in the areas of exercise science fitness management or wellness.
- Supervisory and management experience required within the last two years.
- Personal training and fitness assessment experience.
- Due to the scope of the responsibilities flexibility to a variable work schedule (early mornings evenings and weekends) is required.
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Job Status:
Full timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
A8Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
