Assistant Director of Fitness

All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated). If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page. Job Posting Title: Assistant Director of Fitness Position Type: Professional / Unclassified Department: LSUAM AA - SA - H&WB - URec - Programs and Outreach (Chris Morriss (00058163)) Work Location: 0102 Student Recreation Complex Pay Grade: Professional Job Description: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FITNESS Reporting to the Associate Director of Programs, the Assistant Director of Fitness oversees the organization and administration of fitness and wellness programs, supervises fitness staff and manages fitness and wellbeing equipment & resources. This position plays a critical role in the yearly programming of fitness efforts for University Recreation. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE: Direct oversight of UREC fitness programming, group instruction, and personal training Manage students serving as Fitness Supervisors Supervise and support the ongoing professional development of (2) full-time direct report coordinators Collaborate with on-campus partners to provide fitness and wellbeing programs. OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP: Develop innovative and engaging programming for users. The Assistant Director of Fitness will help reimagine how LSU will provide energizing and innovative fitness programs for students. by creating opportunities to engage students in developing strategies to take charge of their physical wellbeing through movement and activity. Provide input for physical spaces for fitness activities The physical location and orientation of the fitness equipment ought to reflect our mission of providing spaces that promote mattering and belonging. This position will provide input on how that can be achieved in our fitness spaces. Build relationships with campus partners to grow fitness and wellbeing opportunities for students This past year we have had over 900,000 visits to our facility. It is clear that students want to use our facilities. This next year we will need to consider how to grow student participation in fitness across LSU’s campus. The right person for this job will come in with an inquisitive spirit and will partner with campus stakeholders such as Student Health Center and Disability Services to help increase participation in our programs, specifically targeting students who have not historically engaged in group fitness or personal training offerings. ATTRIBUTES OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE: Has the competency and confidence to work in a fast paced, highly dynamic collegiate recreation department committed to providing programming that takes a multi-dimensional approach to fitness and wellness. Works with a "serve-first" mentality that advocates for students, members, and student staff to meet their needs. Possess the time management, organization, agility, and problem-solving skills needed to lead a fitness program, including the responsibility to train staff. High degree of quality and attention to detail. Fosters positive co-worker relationships creates an environment of trust and honest dialog. ABOUT THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PRIORITIES: Three priorities guide our work in the Division of Student Affairs. Foremost, we maintain a commitment to quality which is rooted in the belief that LSU students deserve our best effort. Every interaction we have with students should communicate care, relevance, polish, and attention to detail. We work to ensure every space, place, and staff-to-student interaction communicates a sense of home to students. Finally, we design programs, services, events, and experiences with everyone in mind . RESPONSIBILITIES: Program Oversight (30%) Responsible for developing operational strategy and oversight for fitness and wellbeing programs. Provides oversight of program initiatives relative to fitness and wellbeing, including managing human and fiscal resources. Leadership and Management (25%) Contributes to the UREC environment by developing and maintaining positive relationships that support a culture of teamwork and cooperation. Responsible for direct supervision, training, an