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Position Information Position Title Assistant Director of Campus Recreation & Wellness for Fitness & Aquatics Requisition Number 20122538 Type of Employment Full-Time Regular Number Of Months 12 Months Employed Number of Hours per Day/Week 40 Daily Hours Position Summary Information Summary of Position Campus Recreation & Wellness provides quality recreational and educational experiences designed to positively impact the development of Elon students and contribute to the wellness of the campus community. The assistant director is an essential member of the Campus Recreation & Wellness professional team and provides of fitness programs, including group exercise and personal training, and management of two pools.

Benefits of Working at Elon University As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes: · 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
· Immediate tuition remission for employees.
· Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
· Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
· Free use of campus fitness facilities.
· Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at three years of service. After four years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service. Education Requirements Completed master’s degree in higher education, exercise science/physiology, recreation, health, physical education, or related field and 1-2 years experience (including part-time or graduate assistantships) in fitness or aquatics is preferred. Bachelor’s degree required and 1-2 years of post-bachelor’s experience required. Degree/Major Length of Experience Supervisory Experience Yes Supervisory Experience Detail Student employees. Special Skills or Experience Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Detail Information Posting Date 04/25/2023 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes

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General Purpose of Position The assistant director provides daily management of fitness programs, including group exercise and personal training, and management of a pool. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Oversee the administration of a comprehensive group exercise program, which includes more than 25 classes a week during the academic year Supervise a personal training program that includes student, faculty, and staff clients Manage the daily operations of an indoor pool, outdoor seasonal pool, and outdoor fitness court Work collaboratively with colleagues in Campus Recreation & Wellness and the Division of Student Life to provide quality recreational and developmental experiences for students Supervise and evaluate student employees in programmatic areas of oversight Work with Faculty/Staff Wellness to deliver faculty and staff fitness programs, such as exercise classes and personal training reimbursements Plan and develop fitness-related special events and assist in the planning and implementation of other fitness/wellness events and outreach programs Assist the associate director in purchasing equipment for three campus fitness centers Collaborate with various campus departments to promote engagement in healthy activities and programs for students Assist in the development and management of program budgets Maintain a positive, safe, and inclusive environment in all programs and facilities Foster positive relationships on and off campus to promote Campus Recreation & Wellness Continuously assess programs, policies, and processes to improve overall program quality Serve on departmental, divisional, and institutional committees and work groups as assigned Assist in the development and implementation of the Campus Recreation & Wellness strategic plan and departmental/divisional/institutional priorities Serve on a Student Life emergency response team and assist with divisional events as assigned May include occasional evening and weekend work requirements Other duties and projects as assigned Education and Experience Required qualifications include: Completed bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years post-bachelor’s experience administering group exercise and/or personal training and/or aquatics programs National personal training and/or primary group exercise and/or yoga certification Certification in American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Valid driver’s license Certified Pool Operator license (required within 90 days of start date) Preferred qualifications include: Master’s degree in higher education, exercise science/physiology, recreation, health, physical education, or related field Personal training and/or primary group exercise instructor certification American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid instructor certification American Red Cross lifeguard instructor certification Does this position require driving for the university? Yes ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.

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