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Assistant Director for Fitness & Wellness

Florida Atlantic University Campus Recreation
Boca Raton, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/24/2025
Position Summary: 
Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Assistant Director for Fitness & Wellness. - Boca Raton, FL.

Reporting through the Department of Campus Recreation, the Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness oversees all operations and actions within a comprehensive fitness and wellness program. This position works closely with strategic university partners to integrate fitness into university-wide wellness initiatives and educational programming.

Summary of responsibilities:
Fitness and Wellness Initiatives  
  • Remain abreast of national, university, and local trends within the field of health and fitness; in order to continually assess the needs of the FAU community. 
  • Oversee the success of a comprehensive fitness program that includes; Personal Training, Group Fitness, Instructional Programs, and Fitness Outreach and Education.
  • Maintain annual fitness budget, monitor expenses, and develop revenue projections
  • Manage the planning and implementation of specialized fitness programs including various fitness outreach events.
  • Foster collaborative relationships with university constituents to develop an integrative approach to fitness and wellness programming.
  • Support and maintain a culture and environment that promotes the overall wellbeing of the FAU community.
  • Provide leadership, training, and support for student and employee fitness and wellness programs at the partner campuses.
  • Assist with establishing a long-term vision and strategic plan of university wellness initiatives.
  • Assist in the evaluation of fitness equipment purchases related to the department’s repair and replacement plan.
Staff Development & Supervision 
  • Responsible for recruitment, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating of the Fitness Coordinator
  • Assist in the hiring, training, scheduling and supervision of student or OPS staff.
  • Provide support and oversee the development of two student Fitness Managers and approximately 15 Certified Personal Trainers and 25 Certified Group Fitness Instructors.  
  • Maintain records of all necessary and applicable certifications for all staff under the department’s fitness and wellness area
Risk Management
  • Create and direct risk management plan for group exercise, personal training and preparation programs with regard to applicable laws and industry standards/best practices.
  • Coordinate and/or teach American Red Cross CPR/First Aid, Blood borne pathogen and AED certification courses for all departmental staff
Assessment
  • Assist with development of departmental strategic plan and annual assessment materials
  • Make decisions based on alignment with and achievement of the department’s strategic plan and action steps
  • Assist with preparing monthly and annual reports.
Miscellaneous
  • Assist in the preparation of the department’s budget.
  • Assist with department and division wide programs and initiatives.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Perform other duties as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:
A master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and four years of appropriate experience required.

Salary:
$55,000 - $60,000 per year.

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000

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