Director of Recreation Fitness Amenities and Membership Services
Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire, us, 03755
Director of Recreation Fitness Amenities and Membership Services
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Position Information
Posting date: 02/12/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Position Number: 1127044
Title: Director of Recreation Fitness Amenities and Membership Services
Hiring Range: Minimum $70,000; Maximum: Please inquire.
Union Type: Not a Union Position
SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Category: Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year: 12
Scheduled Hours per Week: 40
Schedule: Must be available on some nights and weekends.
Location: Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only
Term Position: No
Grant funded: No
Position Purpose Under the general direction of the Sr. Associate AD for Recreation, manage operations and personnel of fitness programs and amenities memberships offered by Athletics Department and Recreation.
Description Manage operations of Lewinstein Athletic Center Gym Membership Programs, Zimmerman Fitness Center, and Boss Tennis Center. Collaborate with Director of Recreation and Wellness Education Operations to manage fitness class and personal training programs. Supervise one full‑time employee and more than 50 part‑time staff.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree plus 3‑5 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3 years of experience in a related field.
Nationally Accredited Certification in personal training and/or fitness classes (ACE, NASM, NSCA, other) or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
First Aid, CPR, AED certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
Ability to manage logistical and administrative details of multiple tasks or projects.
Ability to plan work, set priorities, and respond to pressures, deadlines, and changes in schedules and priorities.
Proficiency in business and management computer applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively, independently, and as a member of a team.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
Fitness Facility Management Experience.
Previous leadership of a fitness industry program or facility.
Previous experience in the higher education fitness and recreation space.
Amenities Membership Programs & Fitness Center Management (50%)
Administer all aspects of gym membership program including marketing, sales, membership services and satisfaction.
On‑site administrator for execution of gym membership services, including membership card issuance and online platform access coding.
Hire, train, and manage part‑time staff for both membership services front desk and fitness center.
Coordinate closely with facilities staff on operations, including building hours, pool hours, maintenance, and cleanliness.
Forecast, plan, and manage the annual membership program budget and fitness staff costs.
Manage fitness center equipment care, service, and maintenance and the maintenance service contract.
Maintain First Aid/CPR/AED certification and manage safety and risk management.
Indoor Tennis Center Operations & Membership Program (20%)
Supervise full‑time manager of indoor tennis center.
Provide oversight and guidance on indoor tennis center operations, memberships, and programming.
Support marketing, sales, membership services, including membership card issuance and online platform access coding.
Provide guidance and programming services to the indoor tennis center manager.
Collaborate on budgeting for the indoor tennis center, including personnel cost, equipment, facility maintenance, and replacement.
Fitness Classes and Personal Training Program Management (20%)
Manage fitness classes and personal training programs.
Determine class offerings and schedules in collaboration with Director of Recreation and Wellness Education Operations.
Forecast, plan, and manage annual budget for classes and personal training programs.
Hire, train, and manage part‑time staff for fitness classes and personal training programs.
Plan and execute marketing and sales of programs in collaboration with the Director.
Administration (10%)
Enter, maintain, and analyze usage, membership, and sales data for strategic decision making.
Assist in developing recreation unit operations and publications, handbooks, and manuals.
Assist in content creation for external communications and marketing, including promotional materials and announcements across social media and email campaigns.
Additional Responsibilities
Demonstrate professionalism and collegiality in interactions and communications within an inclusive environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Employment Verification and Background Check Employment is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a background check, including criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications. Results must be acceptable to Dartmouth College. Criminal convictions will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Driving Driving is an essential function of this job.
Special Instructions to Applicants Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco‑based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles, or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy:
https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Person: Mariruth Graham
Phone: 603-646-5666
Cover Letter & Title: J.B. Weber, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Regulatory Affairs and Recreation
Contact Phone: 603-646-2478
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Optional Documents
Additional Document #1
Supplemental Questions
* How did you learn about this employment opportunity? *
Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
Word of mouth
Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
abilityJOBS
Chronicle of Higher Education
Glassdoor
Handshake
HigherEdJobs
HigherEdMilitary
Indeed
Inside Higher Ed
LinkedIn’s Job Board
RecruitMilitary
Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
Other (Please specify below)
If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here: Open Ended Question
Dartmouth College Office of Human Resources | 7 Lebanon Street Suite 203 | Hanover, NH 03755 | Ph 603.646.3411 | jobs@dartmouth.edu
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Position Information
Posting date: 02/12/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Position Number: 1127044
Title: Director of Recreation Fitness Amenities and Membership Services
Hiring Range: Minimum $70,000; Maximum: Please inquire.
Union Type: Not a Union Position
SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status: Exempt
Employment Category: Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year: 12
Scheduled Hours per Week: 40
Schedule: Must be available on some nights and weekends.
Location: Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only
Term Position: No
Grant funded: No
Position Purpose Under the general direction of the Sr. Associate AD for Recreation, manage operations and personnel of fitness programs and amenities memberships offered by Athletics Department and Recreation.
Description Manage operations of Lewinstein Athletic Center Gym Membership Programs, Zimmerman Fitness Center, and Boss Tennis Center. Collaborate with Director of Recreation and Wellness Education Operations to manage fitness class and personal training programs. Supervise one full‑time employee and more than 50 part‑time staff.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree plus 3‑5 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3 years of experience in a related field.
Nationally Accredited Certification in personal training and/or fitness classes (ACE, NASM, NSCA, other) or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
First Aid, CPR, AED certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
Ability to manage logistical and administrative details of multiple tasks or projects.
Ability to plan work, set priorities, and respond to pressures, deadlines, and changes in schedules and priorities.
Proficiency in business and management computer applications.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively, independently, and as a member of a team.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications
Fitness Facility Management Experience.
Previous leadership of a fitness industry program or facility.
Previous experience in the higher education fitness and recreation space.
Amenities Membership Programs & Fitness Center Management (50%)
Administer all aspects of gym membership program including marketing, sales, membership services and satisfaction.
On‑site administrator for execution of gym membership services, including membership card issuance and online platform access coding.
Hire, train, and manage part‑time staff for both membership services front desk and fitness center.
Coordinate closely with facilities staff on operations, including building hours, pool hours, maintenance, and cleanliness.
Forecast, plan, and manage the annual membership program budget and fitness staff costs.
Manage fitness center equipment care, service, and maintenance and the maintenance service contract.
Maintain First Aid/CPR/AED certification and manage safety and risk management.
Indoor Tennis Center Operations & Membership Program (20%)
Supervise full‑time manager of indoor tennis center.
Provide oversight and guidance on indoor tennis center operations, memberships, and programming.
Support marketing, sales, membership services, including membership card issuance and online platform access coding.
Provide guidance and programming services to the indoor tennis center manager.
Collaborate on budgeting for the indoor tennis center, including personnel cost, equipment, facility maintenance, and replacement.
Fitness Classes and Personal Training Program Management (20%)
Manage fitness classes and personal training programs.
Determine class offerings and schedules in collaboration with Director of Recreation and Wellness Education Operations.
Forecast, plan, and manage annual budget for classes and personal training programs.
Hire, train, and manage part‑time staff for fitness classes and personal training programs.
Plan and execute marketing and sales of programs in collaboration with the Director.
Administration (10%)
Enter, maintain, and analyze usage, membership, and sales data for strategic decision making.
Assist in developing recreation unit operations and publications, handbooks, and manuals.
Assist in content creation for external communications and marketing, including promotional materials and announcements across social media and email campaigns.
Additional Responsibilities
Demonstrate professionalism and collegiality in interactions and communications within an inclusive environment.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Employment Verification and Background Check Employment is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a background check, including criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications. Results must be acceptable to Dartmouth College. Criminal convictions will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Driving Driving is an essential function of this job.
Special Instructions to Applicants Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco‑based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles, or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy:
https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Person: Mariruth Graham
Phone: 603-646-5666
Cover Letter & Title: J.B. Weber, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Regulatory Affairs and Recreation
Contact Phone: 603-646-2478
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Optional Documents
Additional Document #1
Supplemental Questions
* How did you learn about this employment opportunity? *
Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
Word of mouth
Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
abilityJOBS
Chronicle of Higher Education
Glassdoor
Handshake
HigherEdJobs
HigherEdMilitary
Indeed
Inside Higher Ed
LinkedIn’s Job Board
RecruitMilitary
Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
Other (Please specify below)
If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here: Open Ended Question
Dartmouth College Office of Human Resources | 7 Lebanon Street Suite 203 | Hanover, NH 03755 | Ph 603.646.3411 | jobs@dartmouth.edu
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