Assistant Director - Fitness and Wellness

The Assistant Director - Fitness & Wellness Services is responsible for developing and implementing fitness programs and services at the Health, Fitness & Recreation Center (FitRec) at Moraine Valley Community College. This position supervises one full-time professional staff member and 30–40 part-time employees. Key responsibilities include overseeing group fitness programs, personal training, stretch coaching, nutrition coaching, fitness orientations and assessments, and wellness education seminars. In addition, this role supports all fitness-related departmental programs, including special events, instructional programs, and campus engagement initiatives.

This position is based on-site at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, IL. Opened in 2014, FitRec is a 113,000-square-foot facility that offers users state-of-the-art equipment, fitness spaces, and technology. The facility also houses Moraine Valley Athletics and several academic programs and courses. The department serves a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and more than 4,000 community members.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fitness programs and services, including group exercise, personal training, equipment orientations, fitness assessments, and wellness education seminars.
• Coordinate, lead, and support all fitness-related events, ensuring effective planning, promotion, and execution.
• Provide leadership and oversight aligned with the department’s mission and goals.
• Develop and revise administrative policies and procedures within areas of responsibility.
• Prepare and deliver required and requested reports and data to the client and CENTERS central office.
• Oversee the preparation, forecasting, and monitoring of income and expense budgets for fitness and wellness operations; establish fees and revenue targets.
• Purchase, inventory, and maintain equipment and supplies for assigned programs.
• Collaborate with campus departments to develop and implement fitness and wellness programs.
• Assess program effectiveness and participant satisfaction related to services and facilities.
• Assist in developing and executing marketing plans for fitness and wellness programs and services.
• Provide customer service to patrons, including assistance with program registration and proactive communication.
• Manage all aspects of fitness and wellness programs using member management software, including registrations, package sales, and individual sessions.

Staff Supervision

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, evaluate, and provide direction to the Coordinator of Programs and 30+ part-time trainers.
• Coordinate and lead staff training sessions.
• Approve timecards and prepare required documentation for bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Ensure staff maintain required certifications and credentials.
• Promote and support professional development opportunities, including association involvement, training programs, and individual mentoring.

Site-Specific Responsibilities

• Work non-traditional hours as needed, including early mornings, evenings, and occasional weekends.
• Represent FitRec at campus events.
• Serve on committees representing FitRec for both Moraine Valley Community College and CENTERS.