Associate Director, Campus Recreation (Wellness, Fitness and Assessment)
University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, United States
Associate Director, Campus Recreation (Wellness, Fitness and Assessment)
The Campus Recreation and Wellness Department of the Division of Student Affairs is seeking to hire an Associate Director to serve as a key department leader and part of the director’s primary decision‑making team. The Associate Director will provide vision, strategic planning, and oversight for fitness and wellness programming at the Student Recreation Center on the Belknap Campus and the Health Sciences Campus Fitness Center. This person will lead assessment and strategic planning efforts, guide data‑informed decision‑making, and promote a holistic approach to student well‑being.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides strategic leadership and oversight for fitness and wellness programs and promotion at both the Belknap Campus and HSC.
Supervises and mentors professional and student staff under the fitness/wellness umbrella, including the wellness manager, wellness coordinator, wellness registered dietitian, sport program assistant, fitness instructors, and personal trainers.
Develops and manages budgets for fitness and wellness programs, ensuring fiscal responsibility and strategic allocation of resources.
Designs and manages a wide array of group fitness programs and personal training offerings to meet the needs of the campus community.
Collaborates with Student Affairs stakeholders such as Campus Health Services and the Counseling Center to create integrated wellness initiatives.
Ensures compliance with university policies, risk management procedures, and industry best practices related to fitness and wellness programming.
Serves as a resource for students, faculty, and staff in promoting fitness and the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.
Provides leadership for speech and distribution of literature policy and processes; serves as department lead for coordination and management of campus and external expressive activity requests and events.
Facilitates development of marketing and outreach strategies to increase participation in recreational programs.
Leads departmental assessment and evaluation initiatives through collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, collaborating with the Director to establish program goals and strategic plans that enhance student engagement, health, and wellness.
Represents the department on university committees and works collaboratively with other campus recreation leaders.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or doctoral degree in higher education administration, recreation, exercise physiology, or a related field.
Certification in health coaching, personal training, group fitness, or other relevant wellness areas.
Five years of progressive supervision and leadership experience in campus or community recreation.
Experience leading and supervising university campus recreation, fitness, or wellness units.
Experience supervising professional staff.
Demonstrated ability to develop and assess wellness and recreational programs.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders to advance student health and well‑being initiatives.
Knowledge of risk management and industry standards for campus recreation and wellness.
Experience in free speech coordination or related campus policy initiatives.
Familiarity with budgeting, marketing, and technology tools used in campus recreation.
Work Hours and Location This is a full‑time, exempt position with a 37.5‑hour regular workweek, including evening and weekend hours as required. Additional work hours may be required based on department needs, programming, staffing, and/or scheduling. The primary work location is the Belknap Campus. Occasional overnight travel for professional development, conferences, or student trips may be required.
Employee Benefits The University of Louisville offers competitive benefits and perks to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees. Benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement and a variety of other benefits and perks available to employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure or promotion.
Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Provides strategic leadership and oversight for fitness and wellness programs and promotion at both the Belknap Campus and HSC.
Supervises and mentors professional and student staff under the fitness/wellness umbrella, including the wellness manager, wellness coordinator, wellness registered dietitian, sport program assistant, fitness instructors, and personal trainers.
Develops and manages budgets for fitness and wellness programs, ensuring fiscal responsibility and strategic allocation of resources.
Designs and manages a wide array of group fitness programs and personal training offerings to meet the needs of the campus community.
Collaborates with Student Affairs stakeholders such as Campus Health Services and the Counseling Center to create integrated wellness initiatives.
Ensures compliance with university policies, risk management procedures, and industry best practices related to fitness and wellness programming.
Serves as a resource for students, faculty, and staff in promoting fitness and the Eight Dimensions of Wellness.
Provides leadership for speech and distribution of literature policy and processes; serves as department lead for coordination and management of campus and external expressive activity requests and events.
Facilitates development of marketing and outreach strategies to increase participation in recreational programs.
Leads departmental assessment and evaluation initiatives through collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, collaborating with the Director to establish program goals and strategic plans that enhance student engagement, health, and wellness.
Represents the department on university committees and works collaboratively with other campus recreation leaders.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or doctoral degree in higher education administration, recreation, exercise physiology, or a related field.
Certification in health coaching, personal training, group fitness, or other relevant wellness areas.
Five years of progressive supervision and leadership experience in campus or community recreation.
Experience leading and supervising university campus recreation, fitness, or wellness units.
Experience supervising professional staff.
Demonstrated ability to develop and assess wellness and recreational programs.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple stakeholders to advance student health and well‑being initiatives.
Knowledge of risk management and industry standards for campus recreation and wellness.
Experience in free speech coordination or related campus policy initiatives.
Familiarity with budgeting, marketing, and technology tools used in campus recreation.
Work Hours and Location This is a full‑time, exempt position with a 37.5‑hour regular workweek, including evening and weekend hours as required. Additional work hours may be required based on department needs, programming, staffing, and/or scheduling. The primary work location is the Belknap Campus. Occasional overnight travel for professional development, conferences, or student trips may be required.
Employee Benefits The University of Louisville offers competitive benefits and perks to eligible full‑time and part‑time employees. Benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement and a variety of other benefits and perks available to employees.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure or promotion.
Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.
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