Assistant Director, Fitness and Wellness

The Assistant Director for Fitness is responsible for the design, direction, management and evaluation of a comprehensive fitness and wellness program. This includes group fitness, personal training, F45, small group training, and Wellness 2 U programs. Responsibilities include personnel management, financial management, planning and design of innovative and inclusive programs and services, safety and risk management. The Assistant Director will provide tactical and operational leadership designed to achieve the Campus Recreation vision. The position requires representation of the Department of Campus Recreation in a fair, consistent, cooperative, and positive manner in accordance with Department and University policy. The position reports to the Associate Director for Programs and Well-Being Initiatives.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Provide
  tactical and operational leadership for the Fitness and Wellness program
  designed to achieve the Campus Recreation vision. Program includes Group
  fitness, Personal training, F45, Small Group Training, and Wellness programs.
• Plan semester
  / annual programming based on UA community needs, department needs, and current
  trends within the industry. Work through reporting staff to ensure program
  design is consistent with best practices and industry standards.
• Responsible
  for the effective management and oversight of program offerings and facility
  spaces and achieves exceptional quality, stewardship and accountability.
• Staff
  supervision, including hiring, training, scheduling, feedback, evaluations,
  payroll, and disciplinary processes for benefited ancillary, student, and
  volunteer staff. Direct supervision of professional staff members and indirect
  supervision of independent contractors. The development and engagement of
  student staff is an emphasis.
• Create the
  annual budget submission for review and approval. Manage the program according
  to approved budget, carrying out best practices in financial stewardship
• Collaborate
  with department staff to ensure facility spaces are maintained as needed to
  meet industry standards for programmatic use.
  ff to ensure
  facility spaces are maintained as needed to meet industry standards for
  programmatic use.
• Develop for
  review and approval any pertinent program area policies, procedures, processes
  and training / operations manuals.
• Provide
  continuing education opportunities for the staff and manage contracts and
  licensing agreements with campus procurement.
• Engage in
  Campus Recreation, University of Arizona and pertinent industry training and
  development opportunities.
• Ensure the
  highest possible level of customer service to provide exceptional experiences
  through Fitness and Wellness programming.
• Develop or
  update necessary emergency procedures, safety practices and risk management
  processes in conjunction with administration and the department risk management
  work team. Represent Fitness and Wellness as a member of the departmental risk management
  work team.
• Develop
  alternate revenue sources for the program as needed to ensure financial
  viability.
• Execute
  program-specific equipment and supply purchasing within budgetary parameters
  according to UA policies
• Inventory and
  maintain all program equipment and supplies to ensure quality, safety and
  security.
• Ensure
  proficiency in Campus Recreation and University of Arizona policies, procedures
  and processes.
• Works in
  collaboration with the marketing team to support the development of marketing
  and promotional strategies.
• Conduct outreach efforts to increase awareness and
  visibility of the program.
• Develop, in
  collaboration with department staff, appropriate program assessment tools to
  assess market needs and interests, participant satisfaction and overall program
  feedback. Report on results, including strategies for process improvement.
• Develop and
  maintain relationships with Campus Recreation, the University of Arizona and
  Tucson community as necessary to achieve program success, collaborations and
  partnerships.
• Development
  and maintain positive relationships with current and potential participants and
  alumni to maximize program success.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's
  degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level
  experience required.
• Five years of
  related work experience, including 2 years of managerial experience, or
  equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

• Three years of full-time, relevant professional program oversight for fitness and wellness-related programming.
• Two to three years of student staff supervision.
• Masters degree in exercise science, kinesiology, fitness recreation management, higher education, health promotions or related field.
• Demonstrated experience with program development, marketing, financial management, safety and risk management.
• Experience with collaborative programming and the ability to form positive relationships.
• Experience teaching personal training and/or group fitness prep courses.
• Experience leading fitness/wellness in-house training and or fitness /wellness courses
• Current group fitness and personal training certification with one or more of the following: ACE, ACSM, NSCA, AFAA, or NASM.