Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness Programs

Who We Are
We, the Division of Student Affairs, are a student-focused organization that aims to empower student success and support personal development. We act daily to create, enhance, and sustain a culture of respect and inclusion in the workplace, focusing on equity and justice in its many forms, including racial, social, and environmental justice. We intentionally and relentlessly pursue excellence through introspection, vulnerability, empathy, compassion, learning, and courage. We value our internal and external partnerships as vital drivers of the ambitious goals we pursue. We celebrate and take pride in the following: 

• Named one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs” by Diverse Magazine.
• Serving a highly diverse student body (click here for more information).
• Leading the way as the #1 ranked institution in the AAU and #3 of all colleges and universities nationally in fostering our students' social mobility.
• Awarded multiple distinctions including philanthropic awards and research grants in experiential learning and career development, voter engagement, student engagement, health and wellness practices, and quality of residential life.

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Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher). Three (3) years of full time experience in the organization and administration of fitness programming and group exercise instruction. Experience in teaching, training and/or supervising group fitness. Must have at least one current fitness certification to teach fitness classes that is Nationally Accredited (NCCA) for group fitness instruction. Current experience teaching a variety of fitness related classes. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (***Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes”).

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in recreation, sports management, physical education, exercise physiology, health and wellness, higher education, student personnel or related field. Additional years (4+) of full time experience in the organization and administration of fitness programming and group exercise instruction. Budget management experience. Experience in facility management. Experience with Human Resource policies and procedures for hiring new staff. Experience creating and utilizing marketing techniques to promote programs (i.e. web page development and design, fliers/brochures, press releases, etc).

Brief Description of Duties:
The Assistant Director for Fitness and Wellness Programs will be responsible for leading and directing a comprehensive Fitness and Wellness Program. Administer all aspects of the program offered through the Department of Campus Recreation including planning, scheduling, and evaluating group exercise classes, educational and motivational wellness activities. They will recruit, train, and schedule all group exercise instructors and student employees associated with the program. The incumbent will oversee the programming budget and payroll associated with the fitness and wellness program. The incumbent will assist with facility supervision and operation of the Campus Recreation Center. The selected candidate will have excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication and computer skills. They will have the ability to successfully work with a diverse campus population of students, faculty/staff, alumni and community organizations.
The incumbent plays a crucial role as a team member within Student Health, Wellness & Prevention Services. In this capacity, they collaborate with other team members to collectively contribute to the overall functioning and effectiveness of the services provided. This involves activ