Associate Director, Fitness

7319BR

Student Affairs

Center for Recreational Sports

Job Summary

The Associate Director of Fitness is responsible for developing and administering comprehensive fitness-based programs and services that meet the demands of the University community and promote the mission of the Center for Recreational Sports and Student Affairs. The Associate Director of Fitness will also be responsible for oversight of a student staff of approximately 40 student employees and the day-to-day operations of the Wiedman Fitness Center; a 16,000 square foot fitness facility. The Associate Director of Fitness will report directly to the Director of Center for Recreational Sports.

Job Responsibilities

Live our values, embrace diverse perspectives, and nurture the RIT community to remain a great place to work for all.

Oversee student employees

• Supervise approximately 30 fitness center attendants
• Supervise approximately 10 student personal trainers
• Interview, hire, train, schedule, evaluate, mentor, and recognize student employees
• Verify student employee hours in Kronos bi-weekly.
• Conduct student employee meetings (group and one-on-one)
• Implement and instruct in-service training, workshops, and certification opportunities for student staff and personal trainers
• Maintain student certifications
• Update student employee handbooks bi-annually

Manage the daily operations of the Wiedman Fitness Center and satellite fitness facilities

• Coordinate equipment maintenance, repair, staffing, and cleaning schedule for a 16,000 square foot facility
• Research vendor quality, service, and pricing options for ordering and purchasing of equipment
• Develop and implement fitness equipment maintenance program (including daily cleaning, maintenance and repair) and annual/long-term equipment replacement plan
• Establish, enforce and maintain fitness center policies, procedures and signage
• Coordinate the annual maintenance of the Wiedman Fitness Center with University and external partners
• Maintain and update necessary emergency procedures, safety practices and risk management processes in conjunction with center administration and Global Risk Management Services
• Ensure that fitness facilities and equipment are accessible to all patrons
• Maintain accurate capital inventory and equipment maintenance records
• Coordinate and implement assessments of fitness facilities, program and services on an ongoing basis. Utilize assessments results and participant feedback to make strategic changes.

Develop, implement and oversee fitness-based services and programs

• Oversee all aspects of fitness based services and programs/workshops including, but not limited to: personal training, fitness assessments, fitness center tours and fitness center basics
• Develop and implement new programs and activities that serve students’ needs, fosters student learning, encourages and promotes diversity, and builds campus community, interest and pride
• Collaborate with University partners on intersectional fitness, health, recreation, wellness and/or student engagement related programming initiatives
• Serve as the advisor of the Weight Lifting Club
• Report engagement data for fitness-based programming annually and as needed.

Maintain appropriate professional certifications

Other functions as assigned, including but not limited to division committee and taskforce participation and professional development. 

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Kinesiology, Exercise Science, Health Science, Recreation, or related field

Experience:

• Minimum of three years of professional experience in fitness and wellness in a recreation or fitness facility.
• Experience conducting personal training with a diverse clientele.

Certification, Professional License or Credential:

• Current CPR/AED and First Aid, current certification in personal training from a nationally recognized fitness organization or willingness to obtain (ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NASM, NCSF, NETA, NSCA, etc)

Skills:

• Strong knowledge in the area of personal training program development.
• Have a firm understanding of current local and national fitness and well-being initiatives, programs and trends.
• Effective interpersonal, written, and electronic communications skills, including the ability to convey complex information in accessible terms to diverse or multicultural audiences.
• Ability to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships based on respect, empathy and honesty with diverse groups and individuals.
• Ability to manage and maintain confidential and private information; uses confidential, sensitive and/or private records and information, protects information appropriately.
• Computer competence using software and enterprise systems appropriate for the complexities of the role and its functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exercise science background
• Management experience working with students and professional staff in a university setting
• Knowledge of Deaf culture, American Sign Language (ASL), or willingness to learn
• Campus recreation experience preferred

Required Minimum Education Level

BS

Work Location

Henrietta Campus — 100%

Employment Category

Fulltime

Required Application Documents

Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References

What do we believe at RIT?

Rochester Institute of Technology is a diverse and collaborative community of engaged, socially conscious, and intellectually curious minds. Through creativity and innovation, and an intentional blending of technology, the arts and design, we provide exceptional individuals with a wide range of academic opportunities, including a leading research program and an internationally recognized education for deaf and hard-of-hearing students. We are dedicated to building a diverse community, one where employees feel a sense of belonging, and are valued for their contributions and the perspectives they bring.

As a member of the RIT community, you’ll receive a comprehensive employee benefits package that offers multiple options and access to additional employment advantages. You can tailor your benefit elections to meet your needs (affordable medical/dental/vision benefits; paid vacation/sick time/retirement saving plan with exceptional employer match; and tuition assistance for you and your family, to name a few).

How To Apply

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/staff . Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.

Additional Details

The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to hr@rit.edu . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Commitment To Safety

COVID 19: Please familiarize yourself with the requirements of the RIT Safety Plan . Information on the responsibility for each employee can be found on the RIT Ready website. As per the RIT Employee COVID-19 Vaccination Policy , all university employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Vaccination exemptions may be granted: (1) to employees who are unable to be vaccinated due to a medical condition or disability; (2) on the basis of an employee’s sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance, or (3) to employees who are fully remote and sign an Employee Attestation stating that they will not be on campus for any reason, nor will they participate in any in-person university-sponsored activities.