Assistant Director for Fitness

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Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23220

Virginia Commonwealth University

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
RECREATION & WELL-BEING

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR FITNESS

The Assistant Director for Fitness is responsible for the management and administration of Fitness in a
way that aligns with the mission of RecWell to advance student success by empowering the VCU
community to prioritize well-being, connect with others, and learn through play. The responsibilities
encompass a wide variety of administrative and supervisory duties in the areas of financial, personnel,
and program management; policy development; risk management; assessment; and student staff
development. This position reports to the Senior Associate Director for Programs & Assessment. SS 35331Y.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Personnel Management (40%)

Provide leadership to the Fitness Team, including direct supervision of the Group Exercise Coordinator, Fitness Coordinator, and hourly Licensed Massage Therapists.
Effectively communicate departmental, Division, and University mission, vision, values, and goals to staff and work with teams to align programmatic initiatives with strategic priorities.
Effectively prepare staff to identify risks and make critically sound decisions that uphold the department’s shared values.
Support the training and development of direct reports by establishing individual goals and development opportunities, routinely providing feedback on performance and identifying specific areas for continued growth.
Ensure compliance with all departmental and University guidelines and policies.

Program Management (40%)

Manage and coordinate the Massage Therapy program.
Oversee the development and implementation of a long-term plan for fitness equipment replacement with others in the department.
Lead the ongoing planning, implementation, and evaluation of inclusive, accessible, and welcoming programs that minimize risk while focusing on fun and positive experiences for participants.
Participate in the development of department and program area specific strategic plans, goals, and measurable outcomes to guide and evaluate all activities.
Foster programmatic growth by encouraging collaborative efforts, supporting student learning, and identifying emerging trends in programmatic areas.
Work with team members to assess and report strategic outcomes.
Facilitate collaboration with key stakeholders to develop a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to programs that addresses key recreation and well-being issues, such as belonging and connectedness that provide multiple points of entry for participation by prioritizing introductory programs and services for new students.
Work with key stakeholders to integrate programs into academic and other learning environments, potentially instructing courses in partnership with academic departments.
Work through the established channels to engage in dynamic and purposeful marketing and promotion of programs through the collaborative development of digital, print, social, and other media.
Work with others to develop innovative models that remove barriers to student engagement while ensuring the long-term sustainability of programs.
Ensure the creation, revision, and implementation of standard operating procedures for Fitness in adherence with established University and departmental guidelines.
Provide guidance in the development and implementation of an effective risk management plan for all areas of oversight, ensuring compliance with department and university guidelines and appropriate follow-up on critical incidents.

Administrative (20%)

Serve as a member of the department’s leadership team, contributing to long-range strategic planning, facility planning, budget development, and student learning.
Collaborate with campus partners within the Division of Student Affairs and across the university to develop and implement programs and events that contribute to student success.
Provide responsible and ethical management of resources within designated program area(s), including developing, managing, and reconciling program budgets and setting revenue projections for all programming areas.
Investigate new and emerging trends and explore opportunities for growth within recreation and well-being programming.
Maintain professional skill sets and certifications as appropriate for job responsibilities and as a professional.
Actively contribute to shared knowledge in this growing field by participating in professional organizations.
Participate in Division and University-wide events and committees as needed.
Serve as part of the onsite/oncall team, providing regular evening and weekend supervisory support.
Other duties as assigned.

POSITION: This position is a full-time twelve-month University and Academic Professional position

SALARY: Salary range is $65,000-$67,000. Position includes full-time University and Academic Professional benefits package.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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Assistant Director for Fitness