Campus Recreation Director Assistant at University of Kentucky in Lexington, Kentucky

Job Description:

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details

Job Title	Campus Recreation Director Assistant
Requisition Number	RE49722
Working Title	Assistant Director for Fitness
Department Name	1B310:Campus Recreation
Work Location	Lexington, KY
Grade Level	45
Salary Range	$47,278-78,000/year
Type of Position	Staff
Position Time Status	Full-Time
Required Education	MA
Click here for more information about equivalencies:	https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies
Required Related Experience	3 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification	None
Physical Requirements	Lifting or pulling objects up to 50 pounds, sitting for long periods of time
Shift	Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm, Evening hours/ Weekend Hours as Needed
Job Summary	The Assistant Director for Fitness supports the mission of Campus Recreation to provide unparalleled recreation programs, services, and facilities that support students in living active lives of meaning and purpose. This position under the guidance of the Associate Director for Programs oversees the Fitness department which provides recreation programs and services that are responsive to the physical, social, recreational, and lifelong educational needs of the campus community as they relate to health, fitness, and learning. Additionally, this position leads all fitness staff and provides guidance related to the fitness staff development, supervision, evaluation, and risk management processes. Student Success will, from the time of early college outreach to graduation and beyond, support students in living a life of meaning and purpose. From a student-centered framework, our practice will be grounded in peer-reviewed literature, national best practices, and data-informed decision making. Collaborating with the campus and community, Student Success will work through a holistic lens to support a community of learners in achieving success.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?	Yes
Preferred Education/Experience	Prefer a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science or similar degree field and one or more of the following: NCCA (National accredited Fitness Certifications (NASM, NSCA, NETA, ACE, etc.), Les Mills Group Fitness Certification, or other Specialty Group Fitness Certification. Prefer experience with a nationally recognized fitness Certification (Personal Training, Strength and Conditioning Specialist, Group Fitness Instructor) and American Red Cross Certification Adult CPR/AED/First Aid.
Deadline to Apply	03/31/2025
Our University Community	We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please Identify your experience in overseeing an education program leading to initial certification for Personal Training or Group Fitness Instructors.

   (Open Ended Question)

2. * Please identify your experience in evaluating and developing fitness professionals.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Where did you first see this position advertised other than on UK's online employment system?
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • Diverseeducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education)
   • HERCjobs.org (Higher Education Recruitment Consortium)
   • InsightIntoDiversity.com
   • Latinosinhighered.com
   • Indeed.com
   • A Colleague, Friend and/or Family Member
   • UK Job Fair
   • None of the Above

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

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