Director, Health and Wellness Center

Texas A&M University System

7d

About The Position

Provides leadership, direction, and long-range planning for Health & Wellness (Fitness Center) operations in alignment with institutional goals. Establishes short- and long-term objectives, operational priorities, and performance measures for fitness and intramural programs. Evaluates programs, services, and facilities to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Prepares reports, analyses, and recommendations for University leadership. Oversees the development, scheduling, and assessment of group exercise classes, personal training services, and fitness programs. Directs intramural and recreational sports programs, including league structure, scheduling, officiating, and participant engagement. Ensures programming accommodates varying fitness levels and promotes broad student participation. Coordinates special events, tournaments, and campus-wide recreational initiatives. Oversees daily operations of the fitness center, including space utilization, hours of operation, and program logistics. Manages the selection, acquisition, maintenance, and replacement of fitness equipment. Ensures facilities and equipment meet safety standards and operational best practices. Develops and administers the departmental budget in accordance with University fiscal policies. Monitors expenditures, revenue, and participation data to ensure responsible resource allocation. Identifies opportunities for partnerships, and cost-effective enhancements. Ensures compliance with University policies, TAMU System regulations, and applicable safety and risk management standards. Develops, implements, and enforces policies and procedures related to fitness and intramural operations. Oversees emergency procedures, staff training, and incident reporting to reduce risk and liability. Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates professional staff, fitness instructors, intramural coordinators, and student employees. Establishes work schedules, assigns duties, and ensures appropriate staffing levels. Promotes staff development, accountability, and high standards of customer service. Serves as a liaison with campus partners including Student Affairs, Academic departments, Athletics, Residence Life, and student organizations. Promotes Health & Wellness (Fitness Center) programs through outreach, marketing, and campus engagement efforts. Represents the department on committees, at meetings, and at professional conferences as appropriate.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sports Management, Health Promotion, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.
• Five (5) to seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in fitness, recreation, or intramural sports administration.
• Demonstrated experience managing facilities, programs, budgets, and staff.
• Knowledge of fitness center operations, group exercise programming, and intramural sports administration.
• Knowledge of risk management, safety standards, and operational policies related to recreational facilities.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage budgets, analyze participation data, and prepare reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively with campus constituencies.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a higher education setting.
• Supervisory experience overseeing professional and student staff.
• Professional certifications related to fitness, recreation, or facility operations

Responsibilities

• Administration & Strategic Planning
• Fitness, Exercise, & Intramural Programming
• Facility Operations & Equipment Management
• Fiscal Management
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Personnel Management
• Campus Collaboration & Outreach

What This Job Offers

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