ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: FITNESS PROGRAMS

Arizona State University; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University—Tempe campus seeks an Assistant Director: Fitness Programs to lead the Sun Devil Fitness and Wellness unit, overseeing group fitness, personal training, small group training, and weight-room supervision. This role ensures safe, welcoming spaces and alignment with university policies.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and five years of related experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and five years of experience in the area, including two years in a managerial role.
• Equivalency of experience and/or training acceptable.
• Two years of managerial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of fitness programs, including group fitness, personal training, small group training, and weight room management.
• Coordinate program offerings and scheduling; monitor participation and revenue trends.
• Staff recruitment, training, supervision, and performance evaluation.
• Ensure safety, inclusivity, and policy compliance across facilities.
• Support marketing and communication efforts for programs and services.

Skills

Managerial experience

Staff supervision

Budget monitoring

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

AssistantDirector:FitnessPrograms

ArizonaStateUniversity

Campus:Tempe

JR127336

EndDate:September30,2026

Applybefore11:59PMArizonatimethedaybeforethepostedEndDate.

MinimumQualifications

Bachelor'sdegreeandfive(5)yearsofexperienceappropriatetotheareaofassignment/fieldincludingtwo(2)yearsmanagerialexperience;OR,Anyequivalentcombinationofexperienceand/ortrainingfromwhichcomparableknowledge,skillsandabilitieshavebeenachieved.

JobProfileSummary

Managestheintermediatetocomplexoperationsofadepartmentwithinthedivision.Monitorsbudget,implementsstrategicpriorities,andpreparesreportsforseniormanagement.

JobDescription

PayRate:$57,000peryear

BeingapartofSunDevilFitnessandWellness(SDFW)atArizonaStateUniversitymeanscontributingtoourmissionofenhancingASUandthecommunitiesweservebyembracingphysical,mental,spiritual,andsocialwell-beingasahallmarkoftheSunDevilExperience.Ourworkpromotesskilldevelopment,communitybuilding,andhealthylifestylesthroughrecreationandwellnessopportunities.

TheAssistantDirector:FitnessProgramsisresponsibleforthedailyoperationsandstaffsupervisionofacomprehensiveTempeFitnessProgramwhichincludesGroupFitness,PersonalTraining,SmallGroupTraining,andsupervisionofthree(3)WeightRooms.Thispositionisresponsibleforcreatingwelcomingprogrammablespacesandmeaningfulopportunitiesthatsupportbothstudentsuccessandcommunitywell-being.ThispositionisofficedoutoftheASUTempecampusandservesasamemberoftheuniversity-wideSunDevilFitnessandWellnessmanagementteam..

ESSENTIALDUTIES

ProgramOperations(45%)

• Overseetheday-to-dayoperationsoffitnessprograms,includinggroupfitness,personaltraining,smallgrouptraining,andweightroomspaces.
• Coordinateprogramofferingssuchascycle,Pilates,reformerPilates,yoga,strengthtraining,smallgrouptraining,andotherfitness-basedprograms.
• Managescheduling,clientintakeprocesses,trainerassignments,equipmentneeds,andprogramlogistics.
• Ensurefitnessprogramsandspacesaresafe,welcoming,andalignedwithASUpolicies,industrystandards,andriskmanagementguidelines.
• Monitorprogramparticipation,revenue,trends,andparticipantfeedbacktosupportprogramgrowthandimprovement.
• Assistwithmarketing,promotion,andcommunicationeffortsforfitnessprogramsandservices.
• Collaboratewithuniversitydepartments,studentorganizations,andcampuspartnerstosupportspecialevents,programsand/orwellnessinitiatives.

StaffManagement(45%)

• Recruit,hire,train,schedule,supervise,andevaluateamanagementintern,fitnessinstructors,personaltrainers,smallgrouptrainingstaff,andweightroomsupervisors.
• Provideongoingcoaching,feedback,andprofessionaldevelopmenttosupportstaffsuccess,safeprogramdeliveryandservicequality.
• Leadinstructortrainingcourses,NASMpreparation,andotherdevelopmentopportunitiesforstudentsinterestedinfitnessstaffpositions.
• Maintainstaffexpectations,trainingmaterials,procedures,certifications,andcompliancerequirements.
• Managestudentemployeepayrollandsupportbudgetoversightforassignedprogramareas.

GeneralDuties/Expectations(10%)

• Supportdepartment,campus,anduniversity-wideinitiativesasassignedbyleadershipstaff.
• Demonstrateflexibility,criticalthinking,andindependentproblem-solvinginadynamicsetting.
• Provideexceptionalcustomerserviceandthoughtfulsolutionsthatfosterawelcomingandsupportiveenvironmentforallparticipants.
• Performotherdutiesasassigned.
• Availabilityforoccasionaleveningsandweekendsisrequired.

DESIREDQUALIFICATIONS

• Master’sdegreeinHigherEducation,Recreation,Kinesiology,ExerciseScience,Health,SportsManagement,orarelatedfieldandatleastone(1)yearofprofessionalexperience.
• Experienceinleadingfitnessclassesand/orexecutingapersonaltrainingprogram.
• Experiencesupervising,training,andmentoringstaff.
• Provenabilitytoprioritize,organize,andmanagemultipleprojectseffectively.
• ValidPersonalTrainingcertificationand/orGroupFitnessInstructorcertificationthroughAFAA,ACE,ACSM,NSCA,orNASM,oranationallyaccreditedorganizationorobtainwithinfirst90daysofemployment.

WORKENVIROMENT

• Sitorstandforprolongedperiodsoftime
• Usecomputereffectively-includinginputting,reviewingandretrievinginformation,extendedperiodsofviewingscreensandusingmouseandkeybord
• Abilitytoliftupto35lbs.

DepartmentStatement

EducationalOutreachandStudentServices(EOSS)iscommittedtoenrollingallqualifiedstudentsatArizonaStateUniversityandassistingthemintheiracademicsuccess.EOSSprovidesabroadrangeofservicesandsupporttostudentsandprospectivestudentsrangingfromoutreacheffortswithK-12schools,orientationprogramsfornewfreshman,bridgeprogramstoassistthetransitiontoauniversityenvironment,andawidevarietyofservices,programsandactivitiesforenrolledstudents.EOSShasdirectresponsibilityformultipledepartmentsacrossfourcampuses,someofwhichincludetheDeanofStudents,UniversityHousing,HealthServices,CounsellingServices,DisabilityResources,theMemorialUnion,TRIOprograms,SunDevilFitness,StudentGovernment,StudentMedia,CareerServices,AccessASUandothers.

ASUStatement

ArizonaStateUniversityisanewmodelforAmericanhighereducation,anunprecedentedcombinationofacademicexcellence,entrepreneurialenergyandbroadaccess.ThisNewAmericanUniversityisasingle,unifiedinstitutioncomprisingfourdifferentiatedcampusespositivelyimpactingtheeconomic,social,culturalandenvironmentalhealthofthecommunitiesitserves.Itsresearchisinspiredbyrealworldapplicationblurringtheboundariesthattraditionallyseparateacademicdisciplines.ASUservesmorethan100,000studentsinmetropolitanPhoenix,Arizona,thenation'sfifthlargestcity.ASUchampionsinclusiveexcellence,andwelcomesstudentsfromallfiftystatesandmorethanonehundrednationsacrosstheglobe.

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