The Department of Recreation Sports and Facilities at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks an Aquatics & Fitness Program Manager (Recreation Program Manager, AE040).

The Aquatics & Fitness Program Manager develops, administers, and promotes the University aquatics and fitness programs, facilities and services.

General Supervision is received from the Director of Recreation Sports and Facilities.

Functional supervision is exercised over all student lifeguards and weight room/fitness center employees (approximately 125 employees).

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Direct all operations of the Williams Center Weight Room and University Fitness Center (basement of Wells Hall) including staff, equipment, scheduling and programming

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, evaluate and supervise all student Fitness Supervisors for both the Williams Center Weight Room and University Fitness Center (100)

• Direct all operations of the Warhawk Fitness Group Fitness and Cycling Program including staff, equipment, scheduling and programming

• Assist in the national certification process

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, evaluate and supervise all student Group Fitness and Cycling Instructors (20)

• Direct all operations of the Warhawk Fitness Personal Training Program including staff, additional equipment, coordinating client records and communications with physical therapists and physicians

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, evaluate and supervise all student Personal Trainers (5)

• Assist in the national certification process 

• Direct all operations of the Williams Center Pool including staff and scheduling of all programs and activities

• Assist the Director in the operation of all Summer Camp activities related to the Williams Center Pool

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, evaluate supervise, and certify (lifeguarding, first aid, and CPR for the Professional Rescuer) all Lifeguards (15)

• Coordinate and manage a student leadership team made up of 2 weight room managers, 2 university fitness managers, 1-2 group fitness managers, 1 head lifeguard, 1 maintenance manager, 2 office program assistants and any fitness interns

• Develop and monitor annual operating budgets and operations manuals for the Pool and Weight Room/Fitness facilities, prepare short and long term goals and objectives for these areas

• Serve as the Emergency and Safety officer for the Department, including instructing, training, and certifying all professional (7) and student staff (180) in first aid, blood borne pathogens, CPR and AED certifications and all other related emergency procedures

• Develop and implement daily, weekly, monthly and yearly procedures for facility and equipment inspection, maintenance and repair of the Pool and Weight Room/Fitness facilities

• Purchase and maintain all equipment housed in the Williams Center Weight Room, University Fitness Center, and Group Fitness and Cycling studios

• Direct all operations of Membership in conjunction with the department administrative assistant for the Williams Center and University Fitness Center (including coordination of membership contracts, input into the membership database, revenue and deposits)

• Coordinate and manage all aspects of the Departmental web page, including supervision of the student website coordinator

• Collaborate with university entities such as UHCS, Res. Life, Chartwells, Leadership Development, and Athletics to promote fitness and wellness to the university community

• Provide fitness and wellness opportunities and programs to Fitness Members of the Office of Recreation Sports and Facilities

• Keep abreast of new developments in the recreational sports profession and to provide new programs and activities to meet student needs in the areas of aquatics and fitness

• Attend State, Regional and National Conferences, workshops and Certification programs and assist student staff in attending and participating in personal and professional development opportunities

• Assist the direction in the operation of the Williams Center complex

• Duties include night and weekend supervision, and supervision of facility set-up and take-down for all intercollegiate and special events

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree

• American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Training (WSIT)

• 1-2 years’ experience in aquatic and fitness management

• Lifeguard Instructor Training (LGIT)

• CPR/First-Aid certifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Kinesiology, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports Management of related field

• NIRSA Certified Recreational Sports Specialist (CRSS)

• NSPF Certified Pool Operator (CPO)

• AFAA or ACE aerobic certifications