Assistant Director - University Recreation & Fitness

NU USA Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking an Assistant Director of University Recreation - Fitness to lead the design, management, and implementation of a comprehensive fitness program for a 20,000-student Boston population and the global network. The role includes staffing, training, and evaluating Group Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers.

The position requires a relevant bachelor's degree, 2+ years designing or supervising fitness programs, and an active NCCA certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years designing or supervising group fitness and/or personal training programs.
• At least 1 NCCA-certified Group Fitness or Personal Training credential.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and able to adapt to in-house systems.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a comprehensive fitness program including group fitness and personal training.
• Directly supervises the Coordinator of University Recreation - Fitness.
• Assesses effectiveness and satisfaction of fitness programs, services, and facilities.
• Directly manage, implement, and schedule all fitness programming on the Boston campus and the global network.
• Assist in equipment usage monitoring, inspections, risk management, and system checks.
• Provide leadership and supervision for assigned facilities and personnel.

Skills

Group Fitness Design

Program Administration

Staff Training

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Opportunity Job Summary

The Assistant Director of University Recreation- Fitness is responsible for directing the overall design, management, and implementation of a comprehensive and integrated fitness program for the Northeastern University Recreation Department. Under the direction of the Associate Director of University Recreation - Programs & Student Development, this position coordinates the scheduling and supervision of the fitness programs serving the needs of a 20,000-student population in Boston as well as the needs of the entire global network, which includes the training, development, hiring, and evaluation of the Group Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers. This position provides direct supervision of the Coordinator of University Recreation - Fitness and the overall advancement of fitness programming.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science, exercise physiology, health and fitness, kinesiology, physical education, or closely related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience designing or supervising group fitness and/or personal training programs and 2 years of successfully demonstrated experience in administering/supervising fitness programs or comparable related experience (relative GA experience will be considered).
• Demonstrated experience within the health and wellness industry and the ability to effectively train Group Fitness Instructors and Personal Trainers.
• A minimum of 1 certification in Group Fitness and/or Personal Training as recognized by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office programs and the ability to adapt to learning in-house systems of management/logistics and robust daily operations of recreation facilities/programs.

Responsibilities Include

• Develops and implements a comprehensive fitness program that includes group fitness and/or personal training, as well as fitness special events.
• Directly supervises the Coordinator of University Recreation- Fitness.
• Assesses effectiveness and satisfaction of fitness programs, services, and facilities.
• Directly manage, implement, and schedule all fitness programming on the Boston campus as well as within the entire global network to include all other campuses.
• Assist in monitoring of equipment usage, conducting inspections and risk management assessments, developing, and implementing system checks, and managing the maintenance and repair needs of all fitness equipment.
• Provides leadership and supervision for assigned University Recreation facilities and personnel.

Required Working Hours

Required to work on pre-determined weekends covering events throughout a calendar year, some evenings and early mornings, and during inclement weather.

Position Type

Athletics Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation

• Grade/Pay Type: 107S
• Expected Hiring Range: $53,615.00 - $75,728.75 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.