Assistant Director, Fitness and Wellness Programs

As part of the Student Affairs Wellness team, Campus Recreation promotes the overall health and wellness of our entire community providing inclusive recreational and fitness opportunities. The Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellness Programs provides leadership, management, and oversight of wellness and recreation programs ensuring offerings reflect the comprehensive needs, interests, and desires of the Pitt community. Core responsibilities include leading, supervising, and assessing wellness and recreation offerings; managing and supervising program staff; and contributing to the strategic planning and collaboration efforts of the Campus Recreation Department and Student Affairs Wellness Team. As the Campus Recreation team prepares for opening of the new 9-story, 270,000 square foot recreation and wellness center, the Assistant Director will have direct impact on areas relating to fitness and wellness program visioning, planning, and implementation; fitness and studio spaces and equipment; operational program planning; transition to the new facility; as well as other aspects of the project.

The Assistant Director leads and supervises two (2) professional staff. Directly and indirectly supervises over 50 all temp and student staff. Oversees and leads training and development of professional, all temp, and student staff; manages program budgets and ensures revenue goals are met; oversees risk management; leads outreach efforts and supports marketing; develops, manages, and assesses emerging and collaborative programming. Program oversight includes group fitness, wellness programs and events, personal training, and recreation programs. In contributing to and supporting the strategic vision, the Assistant Director ensures program offerings and work environment align with diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility strategies.

Manages a program and improves student programs, services, and retention. Performs budgetary and grant functions. Manages daily office operations and operations for select services. Markets programs and services, presents workshops, and develops policies and procedures. Facilitates new student programming.

Researches, plans, coordinates, promotes, implements, evaluates, benchmarks, and improves student programs and services. Develops, plans, monitors, analyzes, and administers budgets and grants. Develops student assessments and retention initiatives. Promotes and markets programs and services. Presents workshops and seminars. Conducts new student recruitment, orientation, testing, admissions, and registration services. Manages daily office operations and operations for select services. Supervises staff, which includes hiring, conducting performance reviews, documenting disciplinary actions, and overseeing other human resource administration. Manages work schedules and approves timecards. Provides professional development opportunities. Distributes and reviews work. Develops policies and procedures. Acts as a liaison and provides reporting. The job duties outlined in this job description include common job responsibilities for this title and level of jobs and are not intended to cover every duty. The University reserves the right to assign other duties to employees that are not listed in this job description.

Daily work includes both administrative office tasks as well as extensive work in high-use, participant-centric fitness and recreation facilities requiring routine mobility within the office, the facilities (indoor and outdoor recreation spaces and sports fields), and around campus. Involves routinely teaching and leading wellness, fitness, and recreation programs, moving throughout spaces (100 plus yards multiple times per shift), climbing ladders, moving to/from facilities, and working outdoors. Work includes lifting, carrying, and pushing/pulling/moving items (e.g., supplies, equipment, deliveries, etc.) up to 50 pounds. Often needs to lift, carry, and push/pull/move more than 50 pounds. Requires full range of motion to run, jump, lift, haul, climb, skip, twist, kneel, crawl, grasping, pushing, pulling, and reaching; coordination (eye, hand, foot). Incumbent must be able to work early mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.