Assistant Director of Fitness, Group Fitness

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