Assistant Director, FitWell

As a member of the Recreation Department Program Management Team the Assistant Director - FitWell has full responsibility for the functional operations related to fitness & wellness programming and the instructional cooking program (Cooking Well). The Assistant Director provides strong, active leadership to the department and campus in these areas. The incumbent is responsible for the development, implementation and direct management/supervision of a wide variety of fitness, wellness, massage, and instructional cooking programming to serve all populations that comprise the campus and community. Responsibilities include purchase and layout of fitness / wellness/ kitchen equipment, inventory and preventative maintenance. Assess and implements risk management policies necessary to ensure the safety of the participants using the equipment and participating in the programs. The incumbent will work and coordinate extensively with a variety of campus departments both internal and external to the Student Affairs division. Examples of partners include the Campus Health Center, Counseling Center, Human Resources, Environmental Health and Safety, Housing Services, Dining Services, and Physical Plant. The incumbent is responsible for providing high profile leadership to the department and campus on all matters relating to fitness, wellness, massage, and instructional cooking.

**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment. **

Education Requirements DegreeRequirement

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.	Required
Masters degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Sports Management or related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.	Preferred

Certifications CertificationRequirement

Red Cross CPR.	Required
Standard First Aid Training Certification.	Required
Health/Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer certification from a nationally accredited organization(s).ACSM, AFAA, ACE, NASM, NSCA - certificate from a minimum of one of the listed organizations	Required

ExperienceRequirement

Minimum of 6 years of related experience.	Required
6 - 10 years of related experience.	Required
Previous supervisory/managerial experience.	Preferred

Special ConditionRequirement

Ability to successfully pass FBI and DOJ Criminal Check.	Required
Travel	Required
Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours)	Required
Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours	Required

Thorough demonstrated verbal and written communication skills.
Thorough proficiency in the use of basic computer applications relevant to job duties.
Demonstrated strong leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across the organization, internally and externally in non-routine situations.
Thorough ability to work effectively, across all organization levels, internally and externally.
Strong knowledge of campus policies and procedures.
Strong knowledge of program activity and industry best practices.
Strong client service minded focus, entrepreneurial spirit and creative thinking skills.
Uses highly developed and creative problem solving skills to deliver and foster a strong service orientation, program management, and sound judgment and decision-making; uses strong critical thinking skills to develop original ideas, in a varied and challenging environment.

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• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

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