Assistant Director, Fitness
Full Time
Omaha, NE 68182
$50,000 - $51,500 a year
Posted
Job description
Posting Details
Position Information
Job Title
Assistant Director, Fitness
Department
Student Services
Essential Functions
This position provides leadership and performs organizational duties to assure the successful operation of, and mitigation of risk for, a comprehensive collegiate Fitness Program, including but not limited to, weight and cardio spaces, Personal Training, Group Fitness and Small Group Instruction Programs. This Assistant Director is to conduct activity programming; personnel recruitment, hiring, training, and evaluating graduate and undergraduate personnel; student development and assessment; budget development and administration; interpretation and application of university policies and procedures; This position is responsible for staying current with industry norms, in addition to providing and maintaining inclusive and innovative programs, services, and facilities as it pertains to their area. Collaboration with colleges and departments throughout Academic Affairs, Student Life and Wellbeing, Athletics, and Business and Finance; and participation in and promotion of Campus Recreation & Wellness programs, activities, and events. Identify trends in fitness programs, equipment and environment. Purchase, evaluate and maintain fitness equipment integrity and functionality. Provide Leadership for Campus Recreation student staff and help develop student success opportunities.
Work Schedule
Standard 40 hour work week with allowances for regular evening and weekend programming
Additional Duties
Develop, promote, administer and evaluate Fitness Centers. Recruit, hire, train, Supervise, and evaluate Weight Room Supervisors. Work with equipment vendors and Fitness Center staff to maintain fitness equipment inventory in safe, working condition; and replace when necessary. Recruit, develop, supervise and evaluate a Graduate Assistant.
Develop, promote, administer, implement, and evaluate innovative group exercise and non-credit small group instruction programs. Recruit, hire, supervise, develop and evaluate Group Exercise personnel. Maintain the appearance, condition, and inventory of all departmental Group Exercise associated equipment and areas. Replace group exercise equipment as necessary.
Coordinate and Promote the Personal Training Program. Recruit, hire, supervise and evaluate Personal Trainers. Market Personal Training Program to students, faculty, and staff & track participant progress. Develop fitness incentive programs/competitions.
Develop, promote, administer, implement, and evaluate innovative group exercise and non-credit small group instruction programs. Recruit, hire, supervise, develop and evaluate Group Exercise personnel. Maintain the appearance, condition, and inventory of all departmental Group Exercise associated equipment and areas. Replace group exercise equipment as necessary.
Coordinate and Promote the Personal Training Program. Recruit, hire, supervise and evaluate Personal Trainers. Market Personal Training Program to students, faculty, and staff & track participant progress. Develop fitness incentive programs/competitions.
Serve as member of Campus Recreation Central Staff Leadership Team. Assist in the development of joint programs, policies, and procedures for the operation of Campus Recreation. Complete departmental administrative duties including reports, budgets, purchasing, and statistics. Participate in programs and services offered through Campus Recreation & Wellness.
Serve on University, Division and Subdivision committees. Collaborate on associated programs and seek opportunities for academic partnerships.
Represent the University to various community, state, regional and national organizations; and stay current in industry practices, trends, and technologies.
Serve on University, Division and Subdivision committees. Collaborate on associated programs and seek opportunities for academic partnerships.
Represent the University to various community, state, regional and national organizations; and stay current in industry practices, trends, and technologies.
Required Qualifications
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Recreation Administration, Sports Management, Student Affairs or related field.
Required License/Certification: CPR w/AED and First Aid Instructor certified or certified shortly after time of hire. Must have one of the following certifications by the date of hire: Group Fitness Instructor thru an accredited program such as ACE, AFAA, and IDEA OR nationally recognized Personal Training Certification (ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, etc.)
Required License/Certification: CPR w/AED and First Aid Instructor certified or certified shortly after time of hire. Must have one of the following certifications by the date of hire: Group Fitness Instructor thru an accredited program such as ACE, AFAA, and IDEA OR nationally recognized Personal Training Certification (ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Education: Master’s degree
Preferred Experience: At least one year working in a collegiate campus recreation setting. Affiliation with NIRSA; Experience with Fusion software; Experience in the development and promotion of a group fitness schedule.
Preferred License/Certification: Both Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Training certifications.
Preferred Experience: At least one year working in a collegiate campus recreation setting. Affiliation with NIRSA; Experience with Fusion software; Experience in the development and promotion of a group fitness schedule.
Preferred License/Certification: Both Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Training certifications.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly sits; may stand, walk. See, hear, speak and use of hands.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Regularly works indoors. Noise level is low to moderate.
Salary
50,000 - 51,500
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
2023-00179
Open Date
04/17/2023
Close Date
05/31/2023
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Initial screening for minimum qualifications will begin immediately. Detailed review of applications for candidacy will begin on or after 05/12/2023. To ensure full consideration, please apply by the review date.
The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, relation, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is an AA/EEO/ADA institution. For questions, accommodations, or assistance, please call/contact the ADA Coordinator at 402.554.2463.
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