Assistant Director - Fitness Programs & Facilities

Job no: 529512

Position type: Staff Full Time

Benefit Status: Benefited-Union

Campus: UMass Lowell

Department: Campus Recreation

Salary: See posting section for P16 salary range details

Applications Open: Feb 04 2026

Applications Close: Open until filled

General Summary Of Position

The Assistant Director of Fitness Programs & Facilities will manage the operations of all Campus Recreation fitness programs, facilities, activity spaces, and student and part-time staff. This includes recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating upwards of 60+ student and part time staff, managing two fitness centers, and overseeing group fitness, personal training, and other instructional and specialty fitness programs.

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

• Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Sports and Recreation Management or a closely related field. Can substitute education with nationally recognized certifications in group fitness and/or personal training.
• 3-5 years of experience in fitness programming and management, including personal training and/or group fitness.
• Current certification in CPR/AED and First Aid, or the ability to obtain from a nationally recognized organization within the first (6) months of employment.

Additional Considerations

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, interpersonal and collaboration skills as well as the ability to multitask and prioritize projects and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Nationally recognized certification in group fitness and personal training.
• Previous work experience with college students or college-age populations.

Special Instructions To Applicants

Only Internal Professional (SEIU 888 Professional Union) Bargaining candidates will be considered during the first 10 business days of the posting. All other candidates will be considered after that period.

This is a full-time, benefited SEIU union position in grade P16 . Anticipated salary based on range minimum: $59,674, 25th quartile of $67,879 and midpoint of $76,085.

Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. However, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications is received.

Please include a resume and cover letter with your application. Names and contact information of three references will be required during the application process.

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