The Assistant Director of Recreational Services – Wellness position is responsible for a comprehensive student wellness program.  The program includes managing the group exercise and personal training program as well as wellness services.  This position will also supervise and train group exercise instructors, personal trainers, wellness assistants and practicum students.  In addition to the wellness program, this position assistants with department marketing.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Manage group exercise program
• Hire, train, evaluate, supervise and complete payroll for wellness staff
• Teach group exercise classes
• Manage operating budget for wellness program
• Manage student wellness program
• Manage student wellness services
• Purchase, maintenance and replacement of fitness equipment
• Coordinate all Recreational Services marketing
• Assist in supervision of Recreational Services Marketing student
• Practicum preceptor for health sciences
• Utilize Fusion software to manage access, appointments, and sales
• Teach CPR and First Aid         

 To apply: Email or send a cover letter, resume, and a list of 3 references to Lisa Murphy, Director of Recreational Services, Drake University, 1421 27th St, Des Moines, IA 50311. 515-271-4710.

Requirements:  Bachelor’s Degree 1-3 years collegiate experience

About Drake University

Location: Des Moines, Iowa. Capitol and largest city in the state. Campus setting: urban, residential. Pleasing mix of traditional and modern buildings set on 120 acres of lawn and trees. Size: 5,000 students. www.drake.edu/recservices

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