Assistant Director for Fitness

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 67.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond is seeking an Assistant Director for Fitness to lead RecWell’s Fitness Program, oversee staff, budgets, and risk management, and partner with campus entities to promote student well-being.

The role emphasizes program leadership, policy compliance, and collaboration to deliver inclusive, safe, and engaging fitness experiences for the university community.

Formación

• Master's degree and 3–5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience fostering respect and civility in diverse populations.
• Administrative skills in planning, implementing, evaluating programs; budget development and fiscal/statistical management; long-range planning; project management; organizational strategic planning; and risk management.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• American Red Cross First Aid CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to respond to requests with a professional and positive demeanor; the desire to create a positive environment.

Responsabilidades

• Provide leadership to the fitness Team, including direct supervision of two full-time coordinators for group exercise and fitness, and hourly/student staff or interns as applicable.
• Effectively communicate departmental mission, vision, values, and goals to staff and align programmatic initiatives with strategic priorities.
• Ensure compliance with all departmental and University guidelines and policies.
• Manage the Well-Being Lounge and designated fitness spaces within RecWell facilities.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a long-term plan for fitness equipment replacement.
• Lead the ongoing planning, implementation, and evaluation of inclusive, accessible, and welcoming programs with risk minimization.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop strategic plans, goals, and measurable outcomes to guide activities.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Budgeting

Staff supervision

Policy compliance

Communication

Risk management

Educación

Master's degree in Recreation, Exercise Science, Health and Fitness, Kinesiology, or related field

Descripción del empleo

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS RECREATION & WELL-BEING

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR FITNESS

The Assistant Director for Fitness is responsible for the management and administration of the Fitness Program in alignmentwith the mission of RecWell to advance student success byempowering the VCU community to prioritize well-being, connect withothers, and learn through play. The responsibilities encompass awide variety of administrative duties including financial,personnel, and program management; policy development; riskmanagement; assessment; and student staff development. Thisposition reports to the Senior Associate Director for Programs& Assessment.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Personnel Management

• Provide leadership to the fitness Team, including directsupervision of two full-time coordinators for group exercise andfitness, and hourly/student staff or interns as applicable.
• Effectively communicate departmental, Division, and Universitymission, vision, values, and goals to staff and work with teams toalign programmatic initiatives with strategic priorities.
• Effectively prepare staff to identify risks and make criticallysound decisions that uphold the department’s shared values.
• Support the training and development of direct reports byestablishing individual goals and development opportunities,routinely providing feedback on performance and identifyingspecific areas for continued growth.
• Ensure compliance with all departmental and University guidelinesand policies.

Program Management

• Manage the Well-Being Lounge and designated fitness spaces withinRecWell facilities.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a long-term planfor fitness equipment replacement with others in thedepartment.
• Lead the ongoing planning, implementation, and evaluation ofinclusive, accessible, and welcoming programs that minimize riskwhile focusing on fun and positive experiences forparticipants.
• Participate in the development of department and program areaspecific strategic plans, goals, and measurable outcomes to guideand evaluate all activities.
• Foster programmatic growth by encouraging collaborative efforts,supporting student learning, and identifying emerging trends inprogrammatic areas.
• Work with team members to assess and report strategicoutcomes.
• Facilitate collaboration with key stakeholders to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to programs thataddresses key recreation and well-being issues, such as belongingand connectedness that provide multiple points of entry forparticipation by prioritizing introductory programs and servicesfor new students.
• Work with key stakeholders to integrate programs into academicand other learning environments, potentially instructing courses inpartnership with academic departments.
• Work through the established channels to engage in dynamic andpurposeful marketing and promotion of programs through thecollaborative development of digital, print, social, and othermedia.
• Work with others to develop innovative models that removebarriers to student engagement while ensuring the long-termsustainability of programs.
• Ensure the creation, revision, and implementation of standardoperating procedures for Fitness in adherence with establishedUniversity and departmental guidelines.
• Provide guidance in the development and implementation of an effective risk management plan for all areas of oversight, ensuring compliance with department and university guidelines andappropriate follow-up on critical incidents.

Administrative

• Serve as a member of the department’s leadership team,contributing to long-range strategic planning, facility planning,budget development, and student learning.
• Collaborate with campus partners within the Division of StudentAffairs and across the university to develop and implement programsand events that contribute to student success.
• Provide responsible and ethical management of resources withindesignated program area(s), including developing, managing, andreconciling program budgets and setting revenue projections for allprogramming areas.
• Investigate new and emerging trends and explore opportunities forgrowth within recreation and well-being programming.
• Maintain professional skill sets and certifications asappropriate for job responsibilities and as a professional.
• Actively contribute to shared knowledge in this growing field byparticipating in professional organizations.
• Participate in Division and University-wide events and committeesas needed.
• Serve as part of the onsite/on-call team, providing regularevening and weekend supervisory support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Accountability/Integrity - Accountable for measurablehigh-quality, timely and cost-effective results and displays astrong commitment to organizational success and delivering onindividual responsibilities as a university citizen.
• Achievement/Development - Commitment to the pursuit ofexcellence, high achievement and ongoing professional developmentby proactively seeking opportunities to develop new capabilities,skills, and knowledge.
• Collaboration - Ability to work collaboratively within and acrossdepartments to achieve shared goals.
• Broad Perspectives - Demonstrates an open-minded approach tounderstanding people from all backgrounds, identities, abilities,perspectives and experiences, and effectively works with and treatsall people fairly and consistently, with dignity and respect.
• Innovation - Applies creative problem-solving skills to work todevelop solutions to problems and demonstrates the value in takingresponsible risks and learning from mistakes.
• Service Excellence - Demonstrates a commitment to the highestquality service to internal and external communities and ensuresthat actions are aligned with University objectives, practices andcore values.
• Leading Others - Demonstrates the ability to lead people towardmeeting/exceeding the department’s and University’s vision,mission, and goals, while providing an inclusive workplace thatfosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation andteamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

Other Requirements:

• Position involves working some evening and weekend hours.
• Position is located in a non-smoking work area.

POSITION:

This position is a full-time twelve-monthUniversity and Academic Professional position

SALARY:

Salary range is $65,000-$67,000 . Positionincludes full-time University and Academic Professional benefitspackage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in Recreation, Exercise Science, Health andFitness, Kinesiology, or related field and 3-5 years of relevantprofessional experience or equivalent combination of education,training, and experience, preferably in a higher educationsetting.
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environmentof respect, professionalism and civility with a population offaculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds andexperiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member atVCU.
• Demonstrated administrative skills and experience in: planning,implementing, and evaluating programs; budget development andfiscal/statistical management; long-range planning; projectmanagement; organizational strategic planning; and riskmanagement.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• American Red Cross First Aid CPR/AED certification or ability toobtain within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to respond to requests with a professional andpositive demeanor; the desire to create a positive and enthusiastic environment within DSA

Preferred:

• Experience in a university/college setting.
• Experience supervising full-time staff with demonstratedexperience in all aspects of personnel management and staffdevelopment.
• Nationally accredited fitness certifications in personaltraining, group fitness or health coaching such as ACE, NASM, ACSMor AFFA.

Benefits

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annualand holiday leave, generous tuition benefits, retirement planningand savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs,employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunitiesfor career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status:

Exempt

Hours per Week:

40

Restricted Position:

No

ORP Eligible:

Yes

Job Slotting:

35911Y - Administrator SS 1

Flexible Work Arrangement:

Fully On-site

Contact Information:

Contact Name: TrishaSaunders

Contact Email: [e-mail]