As an assistant director of fitness and wellness, you will oversee operations at SCADfit and ClubSCAD, the university’s fitness centers, to ensure exceptional service, safety, and a welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. A key member of the SCAD University Recreation (SCAD REC) team, you’ll lead, plan, implement, and assess wellness initiatives in Atlanta.

To support SCAD REC, you will:

• Assume responsibility for ClubSCAD and SCADfit in the absence of the department director; promote inclusion, trust, accountability, and professional excellence among student and professional staff; and serve as a mentor and role model for student employees, hourly staff, and wellness personnel
• Establish performance expectations; support employees’ professional growth; and foster leadership development
• Supervise and monitor participant activities across all fitness and wellness spaces to ensure a safe, welcoming environment; conduct fitness assessments and develop exercise prescriptions; and design individualized fitness programs for a diverse population
• Provide one-on-one fitness consultations, personal training, wellness coaching, and motivational support to help individuals achieve their wellness goals
• Assist with the design, implementation, and evaluation of wellness initiatives, incentive programs, health promotion campaigns, and campus-wide wellness events

As an assistant director, you’ll:

• Plan, coordinate, and instruct assigned group fitness and wellness classes
• Collaborate with staff to support and lead recreational sports, intramural activities, wellness programs, special events, and departmental initiatives
• Develop and maintain collaborative, supportive, and professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, campus partners, and external stakeholders
• Support colleagues and foster a positive work environment through professionalism, diplomacy, teamwork, and effective communication
• Develop and implement assessment tools to evaluate program effectiveness, space utilization, participant satisfaction, learning outcomes, and overall service quality

Additionally, you’ll:

• Maintain accurate records, including participation data, assessments, and reports, to support departmental planning and improvement efforts
• Participate in professional development through departmental training, university programs, conferences, workshops, and industry certifications
• Assist with building inspections, equipment maintenance oversight, and recommendations for equipment replacement, upgrades, and enhancements at ClubSCAD and SCADfit
• Assist with SCAD Days, Welcome Week activities, admission events, and other premier university programs and special events
• Support the overall operational, programming, staffing, and administrative needs of SCAD REC

The ideal candidate is:

• Knowledgeable about training programs and plans
• Comfortable training students, faculty, and staff
• Able to instruct and assist individuals and groups in the proper use of cardiovascular and strength-training equipment

Candidates should ideally demonstrate:

• A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging by fostering an environment that values diverse perspectives and experiences
• Active engagement with and support for the SCAD mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities
• An ability to apply basic knowledge of SCADfit policies, processes, or equipment relevant to fitness and recreation solutions

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or at least one year of fitness industry experience
• At least six months of operations experience in a fitness center
• Experience leading group exercise classes
• At least one year of supervisory experience

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

• Personal training certification from NSCA, NASM, ISSA, ACE, or another nationally accredited organization
• Valid driver's license
• Access to a car

Travel required:   

• Less than 10% 

 Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.