Assistant Director, Wellness & Recreation - Instructional Programs

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position will supervise, plan, organize, implement, and evaluate the daily operations of a comprehensive instructional program to include group exercise classes and non-credit community classes and collaborate with the professional fitness/wellness staff in administering a comprehensive fitness program for the University community.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This position reports to the Director, Wellness Programs and directly supervises up to 40 temporary workers and 15-30 student employees.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, administer and evaluate comprehensive and innovative instructional program to include a group exercise program (e.g. aerobics, yoga, studio cycling, circuit classes) and non-credit community classes (e.g. physical activity classes, swim and sport lessons, CPR, fee based cooking classes).
• Hire, train, and schedule all program instructors and assist with instructor payroll.
• Conduct and maintain annual group exercise instructor evaluations and development as well as class quality control procedures.
• Collaborate with sales office management to evaluate registration procedures for all group exercise and community classes.
• Assists with coordinating marketing efforts for instructional classes and programs.
• Determine program fiscal needs, develop and meet revenue goals, prepare budget recommendations, determine class enrollment and set fee rates.
• Recommend and/or select equipment and supplies to be purchased for the group exercise and community classes.
• Assist with the supervision of exercise programs for special populations and other exercise/fitness services as requested.
• Collaborate with the fitness/wellness team on annual special events and projects.
• Provide timely and detailed financial, progress, and participation reports as requested.
• Develop certification opportunities for fitness, aerobics and aquatics instructors; and offer in-service continuing education for certified personnel.
• Understand, follow and communicate all department and University risk management policies to employees. Assist in the development of the department risk management program.
• Keep abreast of current trends and research in fitness field; obtain and maintain appropriate certifications if necessary.
• 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.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, exercise science or related field required (Master's degree preferred).
• Current CPR/AED certification required.
• NCCA accredited fitness certification preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in the areas of fitness related management or wellness.
• Supervisory and management experience required within the two years.
• Group exercise instruction and training experience.
• Due to the nature of the responsibilities, a variable work schedule (early mornings, evenings and weekends) is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic exercise guidelines, group exercise formats and exercise safety for healthy and diseased populations.
• Knowledge of industry standards, guidelines, and fitness trends.
• Working knowledge of cardiovascular and resistance training equipment.
• Willingness to obtain continuing education and remain abreast of exercise related guidelines.
• Superb organizational skills and ability to meet times sensitive deadlines.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and customer service skills.
• General computer knowledge.

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Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Staff

Pay Grade:
c104