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 byempowering the VCU community to prioritize well-being, connect with others, and learn through play. The responsibilities encompass awide 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 Universitymission, vision, values, and goals to staff and work with teams toalign programmatic initiatives with strategic priorities.
• Effectively prepare staff to identify risks and make criticallysound 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 identifyingspecific areas for continued growth.
• Ensure compliance with all departmental and University guidelines and policies.

• Manage the Well-Being Lounge and designated fitness spaces within
  
  RecWell facilities.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a long-term planfor fitness equipment replacement with others in the department.
• Lead the ongoing planning, implementation, and evaluation of inclusive, accessible, and welcoming programs that minimize riskwhile 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 guideand evaluate all activities.
• Foster programmatic growth by encouraging collaborative efforts,supporting student learning, and identifying emerging trends inprogrammatic 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 belongingand connectedness that provide multiple points of entry forparticipation 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 othermedia.
• 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 within the Division of Student Affairs and across the university to develop and implement programs and events that contribute to student success.
• Provide responsible and ethical management of resources within designated program area(s), including developing, managing, andreconciling program budgets and setting revenue projections for all programming areas.
• Investigate new and emerging trends and explore opportunities forgrowth within recreation and well-being programming.
• Maintain professional skill sets and certifications as appropriate for job responsibilities and as a professional.
• Actively contribute to shared knowledge in this growing field by participating in professional organizations.
• Participate in Division and University-wide events and committees as needed.
• Serve as part of the…