Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness
Binghamton University
Binghamton, NY
Full-time
Management
Posted on April 25, 2024
About Binghamton University:
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.
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Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.
Job Description:
Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL-3)
Salary: $53,500 - $57,000
The Assistant Director Fitness & Wellness is responsible for providing professional expertise to the fitness and wellness programs offered by the Department of Campus Recreation. This position will supervise the campus fitness center (FitSpace) and related services, assist with delivery of individual services within the Wellness Services Suite and manage the group fitness and personal training internship programs.
Responsibilities Include:
- Managing the daily administration of the FitSpace operation including facility management and student staff scheduling and supervision. The Assistant Director will coordinate procurement and installation of new equipment as well as manage the continued coordination of present equipment repairs and maintenance.
- Direct supervision (interviewing, hiring, scheduling, training and evaluating) of the trainers, interns, fitness managers and fitness assistants. Oversight will include monitoring the Blackboard Site, SubItUp, required ARC certifications and personnel files.
- Supervision of a full-time Coordinator of Fitness & Wellness, part-time Equipment Technician and a Graduate Assistant.
- Assisting the Equipment Technician in coordinating regular maintenance and inventory of the fitness equipment.
- Coordination of all aspects of the personal training program including marketing, supervision of the personal training staff, evaluation of the clientele health history questionnaires and review of Personal Trainer/client progress.
- Instruction of the Personal Training Internship class and the Group Fitness Internship class (OUT 395) once per academic year. Emphasis will be placed on training students to becomes employees of Fitness & Wellness while preparing them to take the national certification exam for personal training or group fitness. Continuous revision of the course curriculum/materials may be required to maintain current industry standards.
- Instructing courses or workshop sessions in person or virtually for the Wellness program, including but not limited to American Red Cross certification classes, Pink Gloves Boxing, Les Mills or TRX. The Assistant Director is also expected to assist with staff certification courses.
- Maintaining instructor certifications and teaching group fitness classes when coverage is needed and work schedule permits.
- Overseeing the staff training process for the Les Mills exercise programs.
- Assisting with monthly facility checks as a member of the department's risk management committee.
- Providing health and fitness counseling to the campus community and serving as a resource for the referral to other health and wellness services on campus and in the community. The Assistant Director should be prepared to teach, test, or train clients in person or virtually if needed, particularly those identified as high-risk or with special needs.
- Contributing to university wide wellness initiatives including Exercise is Medicine and the Healthy Campus Initiative.
Requirements:
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology, Physical Education, Health Promotion or related fields with a fitness emphasis
- Minimum of 2 years post-graduate professional experience in Health & Wellness or higher education
- Must have current national fitness certification in Personal Training from an accredited organization (ACE, ACS or NSCA preferred)
- Must have, or be willing to obtain (within 6 months) American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid Instructor certifications in order to assist with staff certifications and training
- Excellent organizational, administrative, communication, leadership, decision making skills are essential as well as the ability to work individually and, in a team, setting
- Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology or related field
- At least 2 years professional experience, including staff (professional and graduate student) supervision, classroom instruction and/or group fitness class instruction
Additional Information:
Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.
Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.
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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.
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Application Instructions:
All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange: http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=174803
Deadline for Internal Applicants: May 8, 2024
Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
Please submit:
- Resume,
- Cover letter, and
- Contact information for three professional references
