Towson University (TU) Campus Recreation is seeking passionate and qualified applicants for our Assistant Director, Fitness position. We are located in Towson, Maryland in the heart of the mid-Atlantic region and just north of Baltimore. TU values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community. Campus Recreation serves a vibrant student body with 22,000 students. We strive to create opportunities that foster engagement and well-being for the TU community through inclusive programs, services, facilities and employment. Our department employs 26 professional and paraprofessional staff and 280 student employees. The Campus Recreation facility was recently expanded to add 22,000 s.f. of fitness space, a Ninja Warrior style fitness course and turfed, functional fitness area. There are five dedicated fitness studios including cycling, mind/body, and boxing and a robust fitness class schedule. 

Position Details: The Assistant Director- Fitness develops and administers a comprehensive fitness program and facility appropriate for various populations within the university community. The fitness program offers recreational opportunities promoting the development of student leaders and healthy lifestyles through physical activity including, but not limited to: fitness facility management, educational programming and instruction; group fitness program oversight and supervision; personal training program development and management; fitness equipment preventative maintenance, management and inventory; budgetary oversight for all fitness operations including student and staff payroll, operational expenses and programmatic revenue generation; oversee annual program assessment and evaluation; oversight of facility and programmatic scheduling; and responsible for student staff and part time staff hiring, training.

Responsibilities and Duties

Administer, supervise and manage the day-to-day operations of the campus recreation weight training facilities and fitness centers. Purchase equipment and supplies, reserve facilities, and set staffing levels. Work closely with facility/operation managers regarding scheduling, policies, procedures, and facility maintenance. Establish, revise and enforce fitness program/facility policies, procedures, and regulations. Ensure compliance with program and risk management policies. Work with department marketing staff to communicate relevant fitness events and information to participants via website, social media, etc. Create, implement and supervise a variety of organized and informal fitness programs for all students, faculty, staff and alumni based on current and established fitness trends, principles, and guidelines related to healthy lifestyles.

Develop, administer, assess, and promote a comprehensive personal training program that is aligned with nationally recognized industry standards. Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate a personal training staff consisting of 2-7 students. Establish, revise and enforce policies and procedures regarding participation in personal training sessions. Teach or coordinate a certification preparation class in Personal Training. Recruit, hire, train and directly supervise approximately 45-60 fitness floor staff members and personal trainers. Develop and coordinate monthly in-service training sessions for staff. Provide direction and support for full-time Fitness Programs Coordinator and graduate assistant of fitness.

Oversee program related assessment related to departmental and divisional goals. Provide annual assessment data collection and reports to support departmental assessment plan. Prepare a programmatic annual report complete with user data, student evaluations and interviews, and university collaboration efforts. Provide budgetary oversight for all operations including student and non-student payroll, operational expenses, and programmatic revenue generation. Manage monthly payroll procedures for all student and non-student staff positions including timesheet approval, pay period budget logs, and monthly reporting. Monitor all expenses related to procurement card purchases, preventative maintenance and services invoices. Manage all programmatic fee collection and revenue generation for personal training services. 

Interested applicants must submit a resume and cover letter when applying at Employment at TU.

• Bachelor's degree
• Two years of full time experience in fitness management (two years of graduate assistantship experience will count as one year of professional experience).
• Experience in managing a comprehensive fitness program/facility to include: facility management, equipment maintenance, and staffing.
• Demonstrated ability to administer personal trainer and fitness assessment programs.
• At least one current certification required as a personal trainer and/or strength and conditioning specialist from a nationally recognized governing body (ACSM, NSCA, NASM, ACE, AFAA, etc.).
• Current Red Cross CPR and AED certifications, or ability to obtain within 60 days of employment.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science, kinesiology, or similar field.
• Certification as a group fitness instructor from a nationally recognized governing body (ACE, ACSM, AFAA, etc.). 
• One year of experience supervising full-time staff.
• Experience working full time in a university/campus recreation program, separate from varsity athletics' programs.