Job Summary
The Assistant Director, Fitness Programs Personal Training works collaboratively with Fitness colleagues, with limited supervision from the Senior Assistant Director, to develop, oversee, and administer comprehensive and progressive fitness programs that meet the needs of the university community. Primary program management responsibilities include oversight of the Personal Training program, while supporting the broader operations and strategic initiatives of the Fitness program.
Additional responsibilities include staff recruitment, training, development, scheduling, and performance management; program assessment and modification; marketing and outreach; and the development and implementation of initiatives that enhance the fitness experience for the campus community. This position will collaborate frequently with Fitness and Recreation & Wellness colleagues, as well as departments and partners across campus, to support integrated fitness and wellness initiatives. Some evening and weekend work may be required.
This position also has fiscal responsibilities, including developing and monitoring program budgets, payroll management, tracking revenue and expenditures, preparing revenue and expense projections, analyzing financial performance, and identifying opportunities to improve program sustainability and growth. The Assistant Director will utilize financial and program data to inform operational decisions, forecast future needs, and support long-term program planning.
***This position has the flexibility to work from home on occasion***
**What We’re Looking For: **
- Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Sport Management, Health Education, Human Performance, Recreation, or related field.
- Minimum of two years of relevant professional experience in fitness programming, personal training, program administration, or a related field.
- Experience in other fitness, health, wellness, or performance settings may be considered.
- Current personal training certification accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) is required.
- Fitness Program Administration & Development
- Personal Training Program Growth & Revenue Development
- Budgeting, Fiscal Management & Financial Forecasting
- Data Analysis & Program Evaluation
- Strength & Conditioning Programming
- Staff Training & Professional Development
- Facility & Fitness Equipment Management
- Marketing, Outreach & Client Engagement
- Strategic Planning & Operational Management
- Cross Departmental Collaboration & Partnership Development
- Technology & Administrative Systems
What is helpful:
- Nationally recognized fitness, strength and conditioning, or wellness certifications
- Experience in a collegiate recreation or university setting
Additional Information:
- To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary
- https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately
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