Assistant Director of Fitness, Group Fitness
Job Summary:
The Assistant Director of Fitness (Group Fitness) serves as a valued member of the Recreational Services team working primarily to advance fitness opportunities for the University of Iowa campus. The group fitness program offers an average of 100 group classes per week of multiple formats serving over 50,000 participants each year. This position will have the responsibility of providing leadership to the Group Fitness instructor team, including overseeing all fitness programming efforts for group fitness, both on and off site, as well as, assisting with personal training programming efforts.
Responsibilities will include program development and implementation, training and development of the instructor team, special event programming, calendar development and scheduling, oversight of revenue generation programs and communicating with our members and participants. The Assistant Director is responsible for daily administration, supervision, evaluation, and management of the Fitness Program, including, but not limited to, budget development and management, assessment, policy creation and enforcement, onboarding procedures, participant and instructor conduct oversight, and the development and delivery of educational trainings. As a member of the Recreational Services team, this position will also be expected to instruct classes and coach personal training clients, assist with department initiatives, campus collaboration opportunities, student development, and late-night programming. The fitness professional staff also play an integral part in the layout design of the fitness floors, activity rooms and the selection of fitness equipment provided in our facilities.
For a detailed job description, please email Alaysia McAtee at alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu
Recreational Services Overview
With a mission of providing diverse recreational experiences that encourage active lifestyles, Recreational Services promotes and coordinates campus-wide competitive and recreational activities that bring in over one million visits annually. Our scope includes state-of-the-art facilities, innovative programs, and an impact that reaches students, faculty, staff, retirees, alumni, and even the community. We are your destination for recreation!
Division of Student Life Overview
Recreational Services is proud to be a department with the Division of Student Life. The Division of Student Life includes 15 departments that span from Recreation Services to the Office of Leadership, Service and Civic Engagement and everything in between. We are comprised of staff that embrace new ideas and thoughts, works together to keep our students safe, and provides them with life-changing experiences. We believe in working together as one team to achieve our mission: fostering student success by creating and promoting inclusive educationally purposeful services and activities within and beyond the classroom.
About University of Iowa
The University of Iowa is one of the nation's premier public research institutions with 32,535 students from 114 countries and all 50 states. A member of the Association of American Universities since 1909 and the Big Ten Conference since 1899, the UI is home to one of the largest and most acclaimed medical centers in the country, as well as the famous Iowa Writer's Workshop. Founded in 1847, it is the state's oldest institution of higher education located alongside the picturesque Iowa River in Iowa City. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
U.S. News & World Report rankings:
· #47 best public universities
· Top 200 Best Global Universities
· #1 public university for ‘writing in the disciplines’
· #34 consecutive years ranked as one of the best academic hospitals in the U.S.
Iowa City Rankings and Accolades
Education:
A master's degree in related field or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
- Related Experience (typically a minimum of 3 years).
- One or more national certification(s): (American Council on Exercise (ACE), Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) or equivalent.
- Outstanding oral and written communications, as well as attention to detail. Should be adept and relate well to a variety of individuals from all backgrounds while demonstrating the skills to manage a large staff.
- Proficiency in utilizing standard office computer software applications. Familiarity with Fusion a plus, but not required.
- Current American Red Cross CPR, AED and First-Aid Instructor Certification (or be able obtain within six months of hire).
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience overseeing and leading a team.
- Experience with technical and instructional competence in several areas of fitness including but not limited to: teaching a wide variety of group exercise classes, personal and small group training.
- Experience developing and delivering presentations to groups.
- American Red Cross AED, CPR and First Aid instructor certification.
Application Details:
- In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
This position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.
For questions or additional information, please contact alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
