Fitness Program Director

University of Houston; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Houston is seeking a Program Director, Fitness to oversee a comprehensive fitness program including Group Fitness, Personal Training, and related activities across UH Main Campus, Sugar Land and Katy sites.

You will lead a team of staff, drive program development, and manage budgets, risk, and outcomes to advance student wellness and engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum three years in leadership or supervisory roles with staff development, fiscal management, and program management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Directs recruitment, supervision, and evaluation of full-time staff and students; provides leadership and staff development.
• Oversees scheduling, supervision, and management of fitness programs across UH Main Campus and sites.
• Monitors expenses and revenue, seeks grants and sponsorships to support programs.
• Develops long-range strategic plans for assessment of student development and outcomes; maintains records and reports.

Skills

Staff leadership

Budget management

Program development

Communication

Fitness certifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

Department: Campus Recreation

Salary:$56,800 - $64,600

Description

Directs an ongoing university program to ensure that prescribed activities are carried out in accordance with its mission and/or specified objectives. Prepares short- and long-term goals and objectives.

• Plans, develops and administers methods, strategies and procedures for meeting program objectives; directs and oversees the daily activities of staff members.
• Prepares and monitors the annual budget and ensures that expenditures are within budget allocation.
• Directs and coordinates personally, or through subordinate personnel, activities concerned with carrying out the objectives of the program.
• Directs the preparation of and reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress is being accomplished toward specified program objectives; modifies or changes methodology as required to redirect activities and attains objectives.
• Analyzes trends within program areas, maintaining expert awareness of program information and change needs.
• Formulates, implements, and maintains appropriate policies and procedures concerning program administration.
• Manages and administers grant for program, including meetings, communication coordination, scholarships and other operations.
• May prepare or participate in the preparation of proposals to obtain grants from state and federal agencies, and private foundation sponsors.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ: Education: Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed. Experience: Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job-related experience.

• Department is willing to accept education in lieu of experience.
• Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Program Director, Fitness is responsible for the day-to-day operation and staff supervision of a comprehensive Fitness program that consists of Group Fitness, Personal Training, Fitness activations and engagements, Small Group Training, Fitness Zone management, Fitness Assessments, Fit for Hire, Instructor and Trainer Courses, and nutrition services. The Program Director, Fitness will be responsible for program development, long-range planning and assessment, budget, risk management, and maintaining accurate records of participation. This position reports to the Associate Director. Evening, weekend, and holiday hours required.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Directs the recruitment, selection, supervision, and evaluation of full time staff and students; provides guidance, and is responsible for professional development and training for staff. ---Provides leadership and direction for fitness programs, manages Fitness Zone within CRWC, schedules and evaluates fitness programs including group fitness classes, nutrition services, personal and group personal training, Fit4Hire, instructor training, non-academic Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor certification classes, special programs and events.
• Provide support, development and mentorship to the Fitness Program Manager and student staff.
• Collaborates with marketing by communicating plans for all programs by established deadlines to ensure promotion, participation and engagement.
• Oversee scheduling, supervision, and management of fitness programs and multiple activities at various facilities on UH Main Campus including Sugar Land and Katy instructional sites.
• Monitors expenses and revenue goals, identifies opportunities for fundraising, sponsorship, and grants to support programs and events.
• Develops and implements long range strategic plans for assessment of student development, learning outcomes, evaluations of programs, services, and staff.
• Maintains records and creates various reports including semi-annual and annual reports.
• Collaborates with campus partners and academic units to develop and implement programs and events that contribute to student success
• Assess, evaluate, and mitigate risk for programs, implement departmental emergency action plan, inspect campus program areas and equipment.
• Ensures program compliance with university policies and procedures, and local and state regulations.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Health Education, Physical Education, Sports Management, Recreation, or related field. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum requirements are at least three years of experience working in a leadership or supervisory capacity with an emphasis on staff development, fiscal management, fitness program implementation, and management. Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as demonstrated leadership ability are required.

Skills or Certifications

Must have valid Personal Training certification and Group Fitness Instructor certification through AFAA, ACE, ACSM, NSCA, or NASM, or a nationally accredited organization; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED) and First Aid certifications; and must obtain American Rec Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor certification within first year of employment.

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.