Assistant Director for Fitness & Wellness

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Director for Fitness & Wellness. - Boca Raton, FL.

Reporting through the Department of Campus Recreation, the Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness oversees all operations and actions within a comprehensive fitness and wellness program. This position works closely with strategic university partners to integrate fitness into university-wide wellness initiatives and educational programming.

Summary of responsibilities:

Fitness and Wellness Initiatives 

• Remain abreast of national, university, and local trends within the field of health and fitness; in order to continually assess the needs of the FAU community. 
• Oversee the success of a comprehensive fitness program that includes; Personal Training, Group Fitness, Instructional Programs, and Fitness Outreach and Education.
• Maintain annual fitness budget, monitor expenses, and develop revenue projections
• Manage the planning and implementation of specialized fitness programs including various fitness outreach events.
• Foster collaborative relationships with university constituents to develop an integrative approach to fitness and wellness programming.
• Support and maintain a culture and environment that promotes the overall wellbeing of the FAU community.
• Provide leadership, training, and support for student and employee fitness and wellness programs at the partner campuses.
• Assist with establishing a long-term vision and strategic plan of university wellness initiatives.
• Assist in the evaluation of fitness equipment purchases related to the department’s repair and replacement plan.

Staff Development & Supervision

• Responsible for recruitment, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating of the Fitness Coordinator
• Assist in the hiring, training, scheduling and supervision of student or OPS staff.
• Provide support and oversee the development of two student Fitness Managers and approximately 15 Certified Personal Trainers and 25 Certified Group Fitness Instructors.  
• Maintain records of all necessary and applicable certifications for all staff under the department’s fitness and wellness area

Risk Management

• Create and direct risk management plan for group exercise, personal training and preparation programs with regard to applicable laws and industry standards/best practices.
• Coordinate and/or teach American Red Cross CPR/First Aid, Blood borne pathogen and AED certification courses for all departmental staff

Assessment

• Assist with development of departmental strategic plan and annual assessment materials
• Make decisions based on alignment with and achievement of the department’s strategic plan and action steps
• Assist with preparing monthly and annual reports.

Miscellaneous

• Assist in the preparation of the department’s budget.
• Assist with department and division wide programs and initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as requested.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 
• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 
• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Flexible work arrangement plans 
• Sick Leave Pool Program 
• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays,