Assistant Director: Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness

Arizona State UniversityPhoenix, AZ
Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director oversees the planning, organizing, and tactical leadership of the Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness department at the campus level. Through leading the professional staff and student workers, the Assistant Director ensures all programs and services support student well-being, academic success and align with SDFW and EOSS priorities. This position is officed out of the ASU West Valley campus and serves as a member of the university-wide Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness management team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field including two (2) years managerial experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
  • Manages the intermediate to complex operations of a department within the division.
  • Monitors budget, implements strategic priorities, and prepares reports for senior management.

Nice To Haves

  • Master’s degree in Sports Management, Recreation, Physical Education, or a related field preferred.
  • Two or more years of experience in recreation, sports, or a related environment preferred.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing and developing employees or teams in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
  • Experience building collaborative partnerships with university and community stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving, decision-making, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and delegate responsibilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver accurate, high-quality service.

Responsibilities

  • Manages all elements of Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness that serve the local campus community, including delivery of dynamic and effective programs, management and oversight of the day-to-day operations, and staffing (full-time and part-time).
  • Directly supervises 1-3 full-time staff members who oversee intramural sports, aquatics, safety education, marketing, fitness programs, and operations.
  • Supervises the coordination of student staff across all departments. Responsibilities include recruitment, hiring, training, and performance evaluations of all student staff members.
  • Manages the student wage budget, operational budget, and programming budget for the location.
  • Collaborates with the Dean of Students office on engagement programs focusing on community within the campus, in addition to coordinating efforts with Housing and Academic colleges.
  • Assists in the strategic planning process, working directly with SDFW leadership and Dean of Students for the location.
  • Upholds program and operational protocols and ensure adherence to risk management practices.
  • Performs program assessments and evaluations to determine the ongoing needs of students at the location.
  • Maintains flexibility by utilizing critical thinking and independent problem-solving.
  • Perform other duties as specified.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
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