Assistant Director - Fitness Programs & Facilities

UMass Lowell • Lowell, MA

9h

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Fitness Programs & Facilities will manage the operations of all Campus Recreation fitness programs, facilities, activity spaces, and student and part-time staff. This includes recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating upwards of 60+ student and part time staff, managing two fitness centers, and overseeing group fitness, personal training, and other instructional and specialty fitness programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation Management or a closely related field. Can substitute education with nationally recognized certifications in group fitness and/or personal training.
• 3-5 years of experience in fitness programming and management, including personal training and/or group fitness.
• Current certification in CPR/AED and First Aid, or the ability to obtain from a nationally recognized organization within the first (6) months of employment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and collaboration skills as well as the ability to multitask and prioritize projects and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Nationally recognized certification in group fitness and personal training.
• Previous work experience with college students or college-age populations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations of all Campus Recreation fitness programs, facilities, activity spaces, and student and part-time staff.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate upwards of 60+ student and part time staff.
• Manage two fitness centers.
• Oversee group fitness, personal training, and other instructional and specialty fitness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director