Assistant Director of Fitness Programs

Assistant Director of Fitness Programs

Location:

Cullowhee, NC campus (primary). The Assistant Director of Fitness Programs is responsible for strategic planning, implementation, supervision, and assessment of a comprehensive portfolio of fitness programs and services. The role oversees recruitment, training, scheduling, and evaluation of 35-40 student, professional, and contract service employees, including group exercise instructors, personal trainers, and fitness assistants. The Assistant Director manages program budgets, coordinates equipment maintenance and replacement, and ensures offerings are inclusive and responsive to the evolving needs of a diverse student population.

Reporting to the Senior Associate Director for Campus Recreation & Wellness, the Assistant Director is expected to exercise a high level of discretion, autonomy, and professionalism in all areas of responsibility.

Permanent Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

• Eligible to work in the United States without needing sponsorship.
• Bachelor’s Degree in exercise science, sport management, health education, health promotion or related field and one or more years of relevant experience.
• Nationally recognized personal training or group exercise certification or ability to obtain during first year of employment.
• Adult CPR/AED and First Aid certified through American Red Cross or ability to obtain during first year of employment.

• Master’s degree in exercise science, sport management, health education, health promotion or related field.
• 1-3 years full-time experience managing a collegiate fitness program, including student and graduate assistant staff supervision.
• Experience personal training and developing student personal trainers.
• Experience collaborating with campus departments to develop, publicize and successfully implement programs, services and policies to sustain the active process of healthy living.
• American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certification.

Application must be made online. Include a letter of interest, a resume, and listing of at least three professional references with complete contact information. For more information contact Nick Mashburn via email .

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies.