Assistant Director of Fitness

About This Role

The purpose of this position is to lead and manage the administration and operation of the Fitness program, consisting of group fitness, personal training and small group programs. The Assistant Director will be responsible for the overall programming, scheduling, planning, risk management, personnel management, facility management, fiscal management, assessment and marketing/promotions of the Fitness Program.

• Leadership
  • Develop and execute strategic plans and vision for Fitness program
  • Produce reports and statistical compilations of program activities
  • Manage operating budget of the Fitness program
• Fitness Programs
  • Schedule and direct programming for group fitness classes
  • Organize, review and distribute personal training clients
  • Schedule and direct programming for small group training programs
  • Hire, supervise, train, develop and evaluate group fitness instructors and personal trainers
  • Review and update training procedures and manuals to meet and maintain industry standards
  • Inventory, manage and maintain the equipment utilized for group fitness, personal training and small group programs
  • Maintain a review of statistics of the program offerings and participants monthly and yearly
  • Will track all personal training program participation and income from fitness services
  • Manage student employee payroll and budget for group fitness instructors and personal trainers
  • Lead and mentor all group fitness instructors and personal trainers in continuing education, certification and training. This will include developing and implementing continuing education for employees and/or campus community
  • Develop and implement new programs each semester of the academic year
  • Manage collaborations with office staff to market programs and services
  • Plan and implement special events, outreach and marketing for group fitness and personal training
  • Provide educational outreach for campus community
  • Work with IM Leagues software system in the operation and betterment of program
• Student Development
  • Assist in the development and management of the department wide student employee leadership and development program, departmental internships, and special events to enable and further the professional experiences of our student staff
• General
  • Coordinate studio, facility, and equipment preparation and maintenance
  • Coordinate marketing and promotions for the Fitness programs in cooperation with department marketing staff
  • Develop and continue to improve and maintain customer service practices within the program
• Development & Customer Services
  • Will embrace individual uniqueness and foster a culture of excellence
  • Will advance an advocate for holistic well-being and lifelong movement on an active healthy campus
  • This person will cultivate a culture of innovation and dedication to effective student development outcomes

Recreational Services’ mission is to develop, promote and manage the administration of recreational and fitness facilities, services and programs for the campus community at Kansas State University. Active and healthy lifestyles enhance opportunities for continuance of personal and professional maintenance and growth. These lifestyles are positively affected by the quality and quantity of the services, programs and facilities we provide. Recreational Services promotes student development and provides leadership opportunities for its participants and employees.

This position is On-site
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All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

Requires a bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience. Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager. A Ph.D. or master's degree may be required for certain positions within this title. The degree requirement ensures candidates possess the advanced theoretical knowledge of evidence-based frameworks, ethical decision-making skills and a systems-level understanding of health services essential for developing strategy, guiding policy and supporting overall well-being.

These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and intensive experiential learning inherent in a formal degree program.

• Master's Degree in Exercise Physiology, Nutrition and Wellness, Exercise Science, Recreation Management or a Related Field
• One or more years supervisory experience in fitness, group exercise and personal training programming and management
• Previous experience as a group exercise instructor and personal trainer with ACSM, ACE, AFAA, NSCS, NASM or other nationally recognized organization
• Leadership and supervisory skills to hire, train, motivate, supervise and evaluate employees as demonstrated through past supervision of staff
• Demonstrated…