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Assistant Director: Fitness Programs

Campus: Tempe💼 Full-time💰 $57,000–$57,000🗓 2026-09-16 → 2026-09-26

Core

Manages daily operations and staff supervision of a comprehensive university fitness program including group fitness, personal training, small group training, and weight rooms.

Role type

Assistant Director of Fitness Programs (Administrative Operations Manager)

Builds

Group fitness classes, personal training sessions, small group training, and weight room services for university students and community members.

Domain

Higher Education / Fitness & Wellness

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Program operations management, staff recruitment and supervision, budget monitoring, scheduling, risk management, marketing collaboration, payroll management

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Recreation/Kinesiology/Exercise Science, experience leading fitness classes, experience supervising staff, project prioritization

Technologies

Workday, NASM, AFAA, ACE, ACSM, NSM

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day operations of fitness programs and spaces; Coordinate program offerings such as cycle, Pilates, yoga, and strength training; Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate fitness staff; Monitor program participation, revenue, and trends; Manage student employee payroll and budget oversight; Ensure safety and compliance with university policies and industry standards.

Seniority

Mid-Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities

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