Assistant Director Fitness and Wellness, A&F Operations

University of Cincinnati

Cincinnati (OH)

On-site

USD 64,000 - 70,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tuition remission

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine is seeking an Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness, A&F Operations to lead campus recreation programs onsite. You will plan, develop, and execute fitness initiatives, manage staff and certifications, and collaborate with campus partners to deliver services that enhance student wellbeing.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, 7 years of experience, and professional certifications (ACSM/ACE/AFAA/NASM), with CPR/AED certification within 6 months.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and 7 years of relevant education/experience.
Current certification from ACSM/ACE/AFAA/NASM and CPR/AED required within 6 months.

Responsibilities

Develop and achieve short- and long-term planning for fitness and wellness programs across multiple facilities.
Provide ongoing staff training and ensure required certifications are earned and maintained.
Identify programs and education sessions of interest to a diverse campus population.
Oversee budgets, set program fees, and monitor revenue and expenses.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program development

Budget management

Partnership building

Marketing/communications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

7 years of relevant education/experience

ACSM/ACE/AFAA/NASM certification

CPR/AED Certification

Tools

IMLeagues

Rec Automation

SubItUp

Connect 2 Concepts (C2C)

Canva

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Director Fitness and Wellness, A&F Operations Job Description Job Alerts Link Job Title: Assistant Director Fitness and Wellness, A&F Operations Posting Start Date: 11/9/26 Work Arrangement: Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called the most ambitious campus design program in the country. UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu .

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

Responsible for the overall planning, direction and facilitation of the Fitness and Wellness program across multiple facilities, including development, strategy and achievement of short- and long-term goals that support and enhance the mission, vision and values of Campus Recreation and the University.

Essential Functions

Develop and achieve short- and long-term planning, strategy and goals to achieve the mission and vision of fitness and wellness programs and the department.
Facilitate ongoing, comprehensive training and development of staff. Ensure required certifications are earned and maintained.
Identify and provide fitness and wellness programs, classes and education sessions of interest to a growing and varied population.
Ensure high-quality fitness and wellness programs are maintained in group fitness, premium fitness, personal training, signature events, special programs, custom offerings, certifications, workshops and education.
Create and deliver fitness and wellness programming with partners such as Food Services, Exercise Science, Counseling and Psych Services, , Student Wellness, BeWell UC, etc.
Serve as department representative for the campus Exercise is Medicine program. Develop and deliver EIM related recreation-based programs.
Provide fiscal development and oversight in fitness, wellness and department's operating budgets.
Develop and monitor monthly, quarterly and annual financial targets for revenue and expense budgets.
Establish program fees and charges. Prepare purchase requests, payroll, and financial reports.
Design and evaluate programs and services that foster engagement, wellbeing, and inclusive participation across a diverse campus community.
Monitor and implement national standards, best practices, and emerging trends in collegiate recreation, fitness, and wellness to ensure high-quality, relevant, and innovative offerings.
Coordinate program facility needs and communicate with other areas impacted by fitness and wellness program needs.
Create and implement marketing plans and materials, including website updates.
Coordinate area specific assessment efforts, reports, participation data development and analysis; formulate, recommend, approve and implement policies, procedures, controls, and manage processes to advance service levels and improve efficiencies.
Assume lead or assist in various department committee responsibilities related to emergency action plan preparation and execution, safety/risk management, marketing, student development, and special events.
Assist in the facilitation of departmental events including, but not limited to, student orientation, welcome week, family weekend, finals programming and other student centric events.
Serve as liaison to internal departments, external entities and community organizations.
Work to develop programming and partnerships to enhance the student experience and engagement by reaching groups with low participation in Campus Recreation offerings.
Represent Campus Recreation on university, divisional, departmental, and professional association committees and work groups.
Direct and maintain excellent member and visitor services and relations.
Provide oversight for professional, student and contract staff and instructor/trainer employment processes, including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, scheduling, training, evaluation, development, and corrective action as needed.
Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree
Seven (7) years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements

Required Trainings/Certifications

Current certification from an accredited organization such as ACSM, ACE, AFAA, or NASM.
American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers with First Aid Instructor certification. Must be certified within 6 (six) months of employment.

Required Experience

Three (3) years of relevant experience. Must include at least one (1) year of staff supervision.
Certification from an accredited organization such as ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NSCA, or NASM.
Experience training, developing fitness and wellness related staff and supervisors.
Experience working with fitness equipment.

Additional Qualifications Considered

Additional Fitness related certifications such as Cycle, TRX, Functional Movement Assessment, etc.
Strong knowledge of group fitness, personal training and training for professional and student staff.
Knowledge of various related systems, including IMLeagues, Rec Automation, SubItUp, Connect 2 Concepts (C2C), Canva, Microsoft Office.
Proven commitment to student and professional staff development.
Demonstrated ability to identify problems, assess alternatives, render consistent and logical decisions.

Application Information

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter and provide the names and contact information for at least three references.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Sitting - Continuously
Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
Hearing, listening - Often
Talking - Often
Standing - Often
Walking - Often

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:$64,000 - $70,000 commensurate with experience

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

Competitive salary range of $64,000 - $70,000, commensurate with experience.
Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page .

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.

Important : To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider easy apply applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.

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