Assistant Director for Fitness/Wellness at The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in higher education is seeking an Assistant Director for Fitness/Wellness to lead the planning and administration of their comprehensive fitness programs. This dynamic role involves overseeing daily operations, recruiting and training staff, and enhancing program offerings through collaboration and outreach. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and communication skills, along with a passion for promoting wellness within the university community. Join a vibrant team dedicated to fostering a healthy and active campus environment, where your contributions will make a significant impact on students' lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in fitness and wellness administration and event coordination.
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of the Fitness/Wellness Program.
• Recruit, hire, and train part-time staff for fitness programs.
• Maintain equipment inventories and budgetary records.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership Skills

Time Management

Event Coordination

Critical Thinking

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

ACSM Certification

AFAA Certification

ACE Certification

Job description

* Please note that The University of Texas at Austin will not review resumes submitted through Bluefishjobs.com

You must visit UT Austin Assistant Director for Fitness/Wellness to view the complete job description and apply for the job requisition number R_00038643.

Job Details

General Notes

Must be eligible to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis without sponsorship.

Purpose: Assist in directing and managing the overall planning and administration of the Fitness/Wellness Program, providing day-to-day and on-site coordination of its programs, services, systems, policies and procedures, personnel, and resources.

Responsibilities:

• Under the direction of the Associate Director for Fitness/Wellness, coordinate daily operations of the comprehensive Fitness/Wellness Program (Texercise, Personal Training, Heath Coaching) to include programming and class development, specialty classes, scheduling, personnel, policies and procedures, publicity and promotions, registration management, facility and space needs and the maintenance, purchase and inventory of equipment.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, train and evaluate part- time staff to include group exercise instructors, personal trainers, and other staff who work with the program; coordinate payroll; develop and maintain written employee materials; plan and conduct meetings, training sessions, and clinics; develop training series to prepare employees for national fitness certification exams.
• Provide on-site coordination and evaluation of activities; advise, address and resolve issues, problems, conflicts and concerns as assigned, and interact with program participants to ensure that accurate information and positive experiences are attained.
• Assist in the pursuit of outreach, special event and partnership opportunities within the university community to promote Fitness/Wellness activities and programs; collaborate with both internal and external constituents to enhance program offerings, communicate important information and advance new initiatives.
• Maintain equipment inventories and purchase equipment as needed; maintain budgetary records and sales reports; make recommendations for capital expenditures.
• Prepare annual reports for all areas of responsibility to include data collection and statistical analysis, evaluations and surveys, activity assessments and program recommendations.
• Attend conferences, prepare proposals and presentations, and maintain current knowledge relative to higher education administration, campus recreation and fitness/wellness programming and operations.
• Provide leadership in the overall Programs Area, serve as a back-up to other program areas and contributing member of staff; attend and participate in regular staff meetings, serve on committees and perform other duties as assigned; utilize strategic planning, conceptualization, critical thinking, independent judgment, problem solving, creativity, initiative, vision and innovation to ensure quality in all areas of responsibility.

Driving Required

This job requires a class "C" operator's driver's license. The applicant selected must provide a current three year driving record from the current state of residence. If not currently a Texas resident, a Texas driver's license must be obtained within 30 days of becoming a Texas resident. Employees who are required to have a CDL are subject to drug and alcohol testing (pre-employment, post-accident, reasonable suspicion, random, return-to-duty, and follow-up drug and alcohol testing).

Working Conditions and Other Requirements

Continuously maintain and adhere to departmental Vision, Mission and Values, Performance Standards and Communication Credo. Regular and punctual attendance at the workplace required and work additional hours when required. This position’s work location is on The University of Texas at Austin campus. Comply with departmental and university policies and procedures, and all other university and system rules and regulations. Security sensitive position. Position is a Campus Security Authority pursuant to the Clery Act and University policy, and a Responsible Employee pursuant to Title IX, SB212, and University policy.

The role involves occasional exposure to varying weather conditions. The position requires manual dexterity, lifting, and moving objects, as well as the ability to work in environments with alarms, large crowds, dust, and noise, including construction noise. The work area may occasionally be windowless, and there may be brief exposure to chemical fumes. The position also requires frequent use of a keyboard, repetitive hand movements, climbing stairs, and other manual tasks as part of daily duties.

Work under stress, as a team member and independently and with overlapping projects. Maintain ability to interact cooperatively with staff and participants, work with limited direction, communicate effectively both in written and verbal form, be flexible, be resourceful and use initiative, be supervised, adhere to university policies and procedures, organize time and documents effectively, perform multiple tasks, and function capably in a complex organizational structure with fast-paced working conditions. Ability to provide leadership, problem solve, supervise others, delegate tasks, make independent judgments, maintain confidentiality, maintain professional demeanor, and maintain knowledge required to perform professional duties.

Frequently work evenings and weekends, occasionally without advance notice. Occasional holiday work. Regular and punctual attendance at the workplace required. Occasional intrastate and interstate travel. Security sensitive position. Position is exempt A&P and subject to HOP 5-2420.

Required Materials:

• Letter of interest
• Resume/CV
• 3 Work references; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Please note, if you do not include all of the required materials listed above, your application will not be considered and will not advance to the hiring committee for review.

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled into your application. The application is one page, and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer ,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and experience in a college-level recreational sports program.Experience in fitness and wellness administration, event coordination, personnel administration and/or managing recreation programs.A successful candidate possesses exceptional interpersonal, mentoring, leadership, motivational, accountability, time management and multi-tasking skills. Ability to think critically and strategically. Excellent written and verbal communication, public relations, organizational and planning skills. Technical proficiency. Current ACSM, AFAA or ACE primary certification in group exercise and or personal training.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in Recreation, Exercise Physiology, Sports Administration, Student Personnel Administration or a closely related field.At least one year of experience administering a Fitness/Wellness Program or a two-year graduate assistantship in campus recreation that included a broader overview of a Fitness/Wellness program. Experience performing outreach and event planning.Experience in a university level recreational sports program similar in size and scope of UT Austin.Involvement with NIRSA or Fitness related organization.