Assistant Director, Fitness and Wellness

Position Summary

The Assistant Director for Fitness & Wellness, reporting to the Director of Campus Recreation & Wellness, is responsible for the administration, planning, and day-to-day operations of WKU's fitness, wellness, and instructional programs, including personal training, incentive initiatives, and educational workshops. This position provides direct supervision to the Fitness & Wellness Coordinator and the Fitness & Wellness Graduate Assistant, ensuring effective program delivery, staff development, and a safe, high-quality environment for all participants.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and provide supervision for the Fitness & Wellness Coordinator and Fitness & Wellness Graduate Assistant, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and a culture of service excellence.
• Oversee the planning, administration, and management of comprehensive fitness and wellness programs, including instructional offerings, wellness initiatives, and educational outreach that support the health and well-being of WKU students.
• Manage the Fitness & Wellness budget to ensure strategic allocation of resources for programming, staffing, services, and equipment.
• Set goals and drive strategic initiatives for fitness, wellness, and instructional programs, including incentive programs and campus-wide educational efforts that engage and inspire students.
• Supervise and support the training and development of student staff, ensuring high-quality delivery of all fitness and wellness programs.
• Design and implement wellness-focused programming that promotes healthy lifestyle choices and encourages student engagement in well-being activities.
• Plan, coordinate, and assess collaborative wellness-based incentive programs with other CRW program areas and campus partners.
• Oversee participant relations, risk management, program assessment, and the use of program-specific technologies to maintain safe, effective, and enjoyable experiences for all participants.
• Utilize data and assessment tools to evaluate participant needs, satisfaction, engagement, and program outcomes, informing continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with CRW Marketing to promote fitness and wellness programs, events, and services across the campus community.

Departmental Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a commitment to creating a welcoming environment where all members of the WKU Community feel included, welcomed, and supported
• Support and align with the mission, vision, values, and strategic plan of Campus Recreation & Wellness.
• Serve on departmental committees and work teams to accomplish collaborative goals of the department.
• Fulfill night and weekend responsibilities as needed.
• Position shall include but is not limited to the duties listed above. May perform other duties assigned to help maintain Campus Recreation & Wellness operations and services.

• Bachelor's Degree.
• At least four (4) years of related experience; internships and graduate assistantships may be counted toward this requirement.
• At least three (3) years of personnel supervision experience. (student staff, graduate assistant, or full-time personnel supervision is acceptable)
• Current certifications include nationally accredited in one or more of the following: Personal Training Certifications (ACE NASM, ACSM, CSCS etc.) Group Fitness Certifications (ACE, AFAA, ACSM etc.)
• AED, CPR, First Aid certification or willingness to obtain within first three (3) months of employment.

Salary Range: $50,000 -$52,000

Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.

Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.

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