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Assistant Director University Recreation & Fitness


Job Location:

Boston, MA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 53615 - 75728
Posted: 29 September 2026 (4 days ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Opportunity

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of University Recreation- Fitness is responsible for directing the overall design management and implementation of a comprehensive and integrated fitness program for the Northeastern University Recreation Department. Under the direction of the Associate Director of University Recreation - Programs & Student Development this position coordinates the scheduling and supervision of the fitness programs serving the needs of a 20000-student population in Boston as well as the needs of the entire global network which includes the training development hiring and evaluation of the Group Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers. This position provides direct supervision of the Coordinator of University Recreation - Fitness and the overall advancement of fitness programming.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in exercise science exercise physiology health and fitness kinesiology physical education or closely related field. Masters degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience designing or supervising group fitness and/or personal training programs and 2 years of successfully demonstrated experience in administering/supervising fitness programs or comparable related experience (relative GA experience will be considered).
  • Demonstrated experience within the health and wellness industry and the ability to effectively train Group Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers.
  • A minimum of 1 certification in Group Fitness and/or Personal Training as recognized by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office programs and the ability to adapt to learning in-house systems of management/logistics and robust daily operations of recreation facilities/programs.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Develops and implements a comprehensive fitness program that includes group fitness and/or personal training as well as fitness special events.
  • Directly supervises the Coordinator of University Recreation- Fitness.
  • Assesses effectiveness and satisfaction of fitness programs services and facilities.
  • Directly manage implement and schedule all fitness programming on the Boston campus as well as within the entire global network to include all other campuses.
  • Assist in monitoring of equipment usage conducting inspections and risk management assessments developing and implementing system checks and managing the maintenance and repair needs of all fitness equipment.
  • Provides leadership and supervision for assigned University Recreation facilities and personnel.
  • Required to work on pre-determined weekends covering events throughout a calendar year some evenings and early mornings and during inclement weather.

Position Type

Athletics

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

107S

Expected Hiring Range:

$53615.00 - $75728.75

With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.


Required Experience:

Director


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Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global, experiential, research university built on a tradition of engagement with the world.

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