Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Department Summary:

The University of Michigan's Recreational Sports Department is dedicated to fostering a healthy lifestyle through engagement, leadership, and active participation. The department manages several programs, four indoor facilities, three outdoor field complexes, and an adventure-based education center. The department plays a vital role in campus life with a team of 36 full-time staff members and over 650 student employees. Established in 1913, it is recognized as one of the pioneering collegiate recreation programs. It was the first to open a facility specifically for student recreation the Intramural Sports Building, which debuted in 1928. Recreational Sports operates under the Division of Student Life, reporting to the Associate Vice President of Student Life for Health and Wellness.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Director will lead the management and expansion of our fitness and wellness programs, including group fitness, wellness workshops, fitness challenges, and other initiatives that align with campus and departmental wellness strategies and policies. This role provides program leadership and vision for these programs and their staff. Key responsibilities include creating budgets, policies, and procedures, supervising the Program Manager for Group-X, and overseeing daily operations. Additionally, the Assistant Director will be instrumental in developing training curricula and certification modules for Group-X Instructors. The role also involves maintaining multiple fitness certifications and occasionally serving as a backup group exercise instructor. Moreover, the Assistant Director will represent the department on various assigned committees.

Responsibilities*

Program Oversight (50%):

Wellness Education (15%)    

Staff Oversight (15%):

Fiscal Oversight (10%):

Leadership (10%):

Required Qualifications*

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Position Responsibilities Criteria:

Financial/Budgetary Responsibility:

Working Conditions:

Direct Reports:

This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.  

Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

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Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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