Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness Programs

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

5d•$65,000

About The Position

The Assistant Director for Fitness and Wellness Programs will be responsible for leading and directing a comprehensive Fitness and Wellness Program. Administer all aspects of the program offered through the Department of Campus Recreation including planning, scheduling, and evaluating group exercise classes, educational and motivational wellness activities. They will recruit, train, and schedule all group exercise instructors and student employees associated with the program. The incumbent will oversee the programming budget and payroll associated with the fitness and wellness program. The incumbent will assist with facility supervision and operation of the Campus Recreation Center. The selected candidate will have excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication and computer skills. They will have the ability to successfully work with a diverse campus population of students, faculty/staff, alumni and community organizations. The incumbent plays a crucial role as a team member within Student Health, Wellness & Prevention Services. In this capacity, they collaborate with other team members to collectively contribute to the overall functioning and effectiveness of the services provided. This involves actively participating in team meetings, sharing insights, and engaging in collaborative decision-making processes. The incumbent's role extends to fostering a cooperative and supportive atmosphere, ensuring seamless teamwork, and collectively working towards the common goals and objectives of Student Health, Wellness & Prevention Services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (foreign equivalent or higher).
Three (3) years of full time experience in the organization and administration of fitness programming and group exercise instruction.
Experience in teaching, training and/or supervising group fitness.
Must have at least one current fitness certification to teach fitness classes that is Nationally Accredited (NCCA) for group fitness instruction.
Current experience teaching a variety of fitness related classes.
Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes”).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (foreign equivalent or higher) in recreation, sports management, physical education, exercise physiology, health and wellness, higher education, student personnel or related field.
Additional years (4+) of full time experience in the organization and administration of fitness programming and group exercise instruction.
Budget management experience.
Experience in facility management.
Experience with Human Resource policies and procedures for hiring new staff.
Experience creating and utilizing marketing techniques to promote programs (i.e. web page development and design, fliers/brochures, press releases, etc).

Responsibilities

Leading and directing a comprehensive Fitness and Wellness Program including planning, scheduling, and evaluating group exercise classes and educational and motivational wellness activities.
Recruit, train, schedule all group exercise instructors and student employees associated with the program.
Manage software systems for program registration, scheduling and participant data.
Develop and manage a budget.
Responsible for preparing annual reports for fitness and wellness programs.
Oversee the maintenance and care of the fitness and exercise equipment in conjunction with the Associate Director for Facilities Operations.
Responsible for maintaining inventory of group fitness class equipment and supplies and assisting in making decisions regarding the acquisition of new equipment and supplies to support programs.
Supervise Graduate Students, Group Exercise Instructors, and Fitness Program Coordinators and assist with facility supervision.
Responsible for assisting with campus wide publicity for the Fitness and Wellness program including managing websites, calendars, fliers, and social media.
Participates in opportunities that promote their learning, growth, and development (i.e., classes, training, committees, webinars).
Contributes to the Division of Student Affairs and Stony Brook University by attending and/or supporting events, activities, and programs sponsored by areas within and outside your department/unit (i.e., campus-wide traditions, events, programs).
Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.
Evening and weekend work will be required at times.