Assistant Director Recreational Services - Wellness

Title: Assistant Director Recreational Services - Wellness Position Number: 999461 Unit/Department: Recreational Services FTE: 100% Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate Department Summary: Drake Recreational Services Department is committed to enriching the quality of campus life by promoting and offering opportunities for physical, mental, and social interaction and growth in healthy surroundings and superior recreational facilities. Recreational Servicesu2019 innovation co-curricular programs and offerings serve to provide a connection link between students and the University experience. For more information regarding the department: . Job Summary: The Assistant Director of Recreational Services u2013 Wellness position is responsible for a comprehensive student wellness program. The program includes managing the group exercise and personal training program as well as wellness services. This position will also supervise and train group exercise instructors, personal trainers, wellness assistants and practicum students. In addition to the wellness program, this position coordinates all Recreational Services marketing. Specific responsibilities include: u2022 Manage group exercise program u2022 Hire, train, evaluate, supervise and complete payroll for wellness staff u2022 Teach group exercise classes u2022 Manage operating budget for wellness program u2022 Manage student wellness program u2022 Manage student wellness services u2022 Purchase, maintenance and replacement of fitness equipment u2022 Coordinate all Recreational Services marketing u2022 Supervise Recreational Services Marketing student u2022 Oversee the Recreation Facility Coordinator as the liaison with American Red Cross u2022 Practicum preceptor for health sciences u2022 Utilize Fusion software to manage access, appointments, and sales u2022 Teach CPR and First Aid Minimum Qualifications: - Bacheloru2019s degree - 1-3 years collegiate experience - Demonstrate basic experience coordinating fitness and/or wellness programs Preferred Qualifications: - Masteru2019s Degree - Current nationally accredited certification in Personal Training, Group Fitness, Wellness or willingness to attain upon hire Job Duties: + 35% - Manage group exercise program including hiring, training, evaluating and supervising group exercise instructors. Publicize and facilitate program. + 25% - Plan, coordinate, implement, facilitate and evaluate student wellness program. + 10% - Coordinate all department marketing including website, social media, brochures, presentations, tabling and supervising marketing student employees. + 10% - Supervise wellness student assistants and practicum students. + 10% - Manage personal training program and supervise personal trainers. + 5% - Conduct individual fitness testing and evaluation for students. Prescribe and monitor individual wellness programs for students. + 5% - Teach group exercise classes. Special Instructions to Applicants: For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter. If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email . Review of Applications Begins: A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.

Created: 2026-04-13