Assistant Director for Fitness

VIRGINIA
COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
RECREATION & WELL-BEING

The Assistant Director for Fitness is responsible for the management and administration of the Fitness Program in alignment with the mission of Rec Well to advance student success by empowering the VCU community to prioritize well-being, connect with others, and learn through play. The responsibilities encompass a wide variety of administrative duties including financial, personnel, and program management; policy development; risk management;

assessment; and student staff development. This position reports to the Senior Associate Director for Programs & Assessment.

• Provide leadership to the fitness Team, including direct supervision of two full-time coordinators for group exercise and fitness, and hourly/student staff or interns as applicable.
• Effectively communicate departmental, Division, and University mission, vision, values, and goals to staff and work with teams to align programmatic initiatives with strategic priorities.
• Effectively prepare staff to identify risks and make critically sound decisions that uphold the department’s shared values.
• Support the training and development of direct reports by establishing individual goals and development opportunities, routinely providing feedback on performance and identifying specific areas for continued growth.
• Ensure compliance with all departmental and University guidelines and policies.

• Manage the Well-Being Lounge and designated fitness spaces within Rec Well facilities.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a long-term plan for fitness equipment replacement with others in the department.
• Lead the ongoing planning, implementation, and evaluation of inclusive, accessible, and welcoming programs that minimize risk while focusing on fun and positive experiences for participants.
• Participate in the development of department and program area specific strategic plans, goals, and measurable outcomes to guide and evaluate all activities.
• Foster programmatic growth by encouraging collaborative efforts, supporting student learning, and identifying emerging trends in programmatic areas.
• Work with team members to assess and report strategic outcomes.
• Facilitate collaboration with key stakeholders to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to programs that addresses key recreation and well-being issues, such as belonging and connectedness that provide multiple points of entry for participation by prioritizing introductory programs and services for new students.
• Work with key stakeholders to integrate programs into academic and other learning environments, potentially instructing courses in partnership with academic departments.
• Work through the established channels to engage in dynamic and purposeful marketing and promotion of programs through the collaborative development of digital, print, social, and other media.
• Work with others to develop innovative models that remove barriers to student engagement while ensuring the long-term sustainability of programs.
• Ensure the creation, revision, and implementation of standard operating procedures for Fitness in adherence with established University and departmental guidelines.
• Provide guidance in the development and implementation of an effective risk management plan for all areas of oversight, ensuring compliance with department and university guidelines and appropriate follow-up on critical incidents.

• Serve as a member of the department’s leadership team, contributing to long-range strategic planning, facility planning, budget development, and student learning.
• Collaborate with campus partners…