The Centers, Inc. · 18 hours ago
Assistant Director - Group Fitness & Wellness Programs
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
6+ years expThe Centers, Inc. is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. The Assistant Director - Group Fitness & Wellness Programs provides leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for DePaul Campus Recreation’s fitness and wellness portfolio, managing various fitness programs and staff supervision.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Lead, implement, and evaluate a comprehensive schedule of fitness and wellness programs utilizing current research, trends, and industry standards
Create, schedule, and promote quarterly and academic break schedules for each program area Group Fitness, Specialty Fitness, Instructional Programs, and wellness events (70+ classes/week)
Oversee the administration of Private Yoga and Private Pilates services
Manage DIY Wellness programming, including wellness crafting, self-directed kits, and stress-reduction initiatives
Oversee Fit By Design curriculum, partnerships, and instructional delivery
Create a sense of belonging and community for participants and staff within assigned program areas
Schedule and/or instruct fitness and personal training certification workshops through national organizations
Purchase, inventory, and maintain all equipment and supplies needed for assigned programs
Responsible for the preparation, forecasting and monitoring of income and expense budgets for the fitness and wellness area; set fees and revenue targets
Develop and revise administrative policies and procedures within the areas of responsibility
Prepares and delivers required and requested reports and data to the client and CENTERS central office
Collaborate with other campus staff and the community to promote programs
Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate student (6+), part-time (30+), and contracted instructors
Create, encourage, and support professional development opportunities for staff, including professional association involvement, training programs, and individual mentoring
Responsible for approving timecards and preparing necessary documents/reports for bi-weekly payroll
Ensure instructor compliance with all required certifications (Group Fitness, Yoga, Pilates, CPR/AED, etc.)
Oversee program registration systems and ensure efficient participant processing
Maintain up-to-date program information for the Campus Recreation website
Collaborate with marketing staff to promote all assigned fitness and wellness programs
Coordinate with colleagues on facility scheduling and fitness space operations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or 6+ years of work experience
Experience working in a collegiate/community recreation environment
Previous experience in personal training or teaching group fitness classes
Previous staff supervision experience
Knowledge of standard practices and demonstrated experience in recreational sports
Current accredited group fitness instructor or personal training certification
Leadership and supervisory abilities
Ability to work as part of, and lead a team that collaborates effectively with colleagues
Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
Entrepreneurial spirit and enthusiasm
Analytical skills to identify problems, assess alternatives, and render consistent, logical decisions
Ability to thrive in an environment that values high expectations, accountability, and balanced lifestyle choices
Preferred
Master's degree
At least three years of fitness programming experience
Company
The Centers, Inc.
The Centers is a private non-profit 501(c)3 organization, which provides inpatient, outpatient, residential, case management, and outreach/prevention services in Citrus and Marion Counties (Florida).
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Robin Lanier
Chief Executive Officer
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