Assistant Director of Fitness

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Job Posting Title:
Assistant Director of Fitness


Position Type:
Professional / Unclassified


Department:
LSUAM AA - SA - H&WB - URec - Programs and Outreach (Chris Morriss (00058163))


Work Location:
0102 Student Recreation Complex


Pay Grade:
Professional


Job Description:

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF FITNESS

Reporting to the Associate Director of Programs, the Assistant Director of Fitness oversees the organization and administration of fitness and wellness programs, supervises fitness staff and manages fitness and wellbeing equipment & resources. This position plays a critical role in the yearly programming of fitness efforts for University Recreation.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE:

• Direct oversight of UREC fitness programming, group instruction, and personal training

• Manage students serving as Fitness Supervisors

• Supervise and support the ongoing professional development of (2) full-time direct report coordinators

• Collaborate with on-campus partners to provide fitness and wellbeing programs.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEADERSHIP:

Develop innovative and engaging programming for users.

The Assistant Director of Fitness will help reimagine how LSU will provide energizing and innovative fitness programs for students. by creating opportunities to engage students in developing strategies to take charge of their physical wellbeing through movement and activity.

Provide input for physical spaces for fitness activities

The physical location and orientation of the fitness equipment ought to reflect our mission of providing spaces that promote mattering and belonging. This position will provide input on how that can be achieved in our fitness spaces.

Build relationships with campus partners to grow fitness and wellbeing opportunities for students

This past year we have had over 900,000 visits to our facility. It is clear that students want to use our facilities. This next year we will need to consider how to grow student participation in fitness across LSU's campus. The right person for this job will come in with an inquisitive spirit and will partner with campus stakeholders such as Student Health Center and Disability Services to help increase participation in our programs, specifically targeting students who have not historically engaged in group fitness or personal training offerings.

ATTRIBUTES OF THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE:

• Has the competency and confidence to work in a fast paced, highly dynamic collegiate recreation department committed to providing programming that takes a multi-dimensional approach to fitness and wellness.

• Works with a "serve-first" mentality that advocates for students, members, and student staff to meet their needs.

• Possess the time management, organization, agility, and problem-solving skills needed to lead a fitness program, including the responsibility to train staff.

• High degree of quality and attention to detail.

• Fosters positive co-worker relationships creates an environment of trust and honest dialog.

ABOUT THE DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS PRIORITIES:

Three priorities guide our work in the Division of Student Affairs. Foremost, we maintain a commitment to quality which is rooted in the belief that LSU students deserve our best effort. Every interaction we have with students should communicate care, relevance, polish, and attention to detail. We work to ensure every space, place, and staff-to-student interaction communicates a sense of home to students. Finally, we design programs, services, events, and experiences with everyone in mind .


RESPONSIBILITIES:

Program Oversight (30%)

Responsible for developing operational strategy and oversight for fitness and wellbeing programs. Provides oversight of program initiatives relative to fitness and wellbeing, including managing human and fiscal resources.

Leadership and Management (25%)

Contributes to the UREC environment by developing and maintaining positive relationships that support a culture of teamwork and cooperation. Responsible for direct supervision, training, and continued development of 2 full-time direct reports and over 15-20 fitness supervisor student staff. Recommends personnel actions to the department head and communicates personnel actions to direct report. Engages in ongoing review of team members performance and addresses issues as they arise while also creating an environment in which staff, including students, feel they can succeed. Demonstrates divisional attitudes and priorities in all aspects of work. Provides feedback regarding programs and experiences by personally utilizing UREC.

Quality Control (20%)

Ensures fitness and wellbeing initiatives for UREC, including administrative tasks, areas of oversight, and program design and implementation, exude a high degree of quality. Embraces and executes the marginal gains approach and seeks to improve level of all services, events, programs, and experiences in department for continuous improvement every academic year.

Direct Student Support (20%)

Advise students individually on implementing fitness related programs and training and providing frontline advocacy and support. Operates from a "yes" first mindset and is creative in how to approach student concerns.

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Other duties as assigned by UREC leadership or Associate Director of Programs. This includes but not limited to efforts that support broad division and institution efforts including at least 40 hours per year spent helping divisional initiatives such as Move-In Day, Welcome Week, Family Weekend, Career Expo, Disability Services Finals Testing, other special projects, etc.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Health Promotion/Education, Nutrition, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field

• 3 years of full-time experience in health education activities and fitness programs, planning, evaluating, and delivering wellness information.


• LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply- a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

MINIMUM CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• American Red Cross Professional Rescuer Instructor Certification required within 90 days of hire.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree in Health Promotion/Education, Nutrition, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field

• 5 years of experience in health education activities and fitness programs, planning, evaluating, and delivering wellness information.


DESIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accredited personal training certification and/or group instruction. Examples are but not limited to; Academy of Applied Personal Training (AAPTE), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), American Council on Exercise (ACE), and/or International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA)

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/EXPECTATIONS:

Ability and willingness to work evening and weekend hours. We support, when appropriate, the ability to have a flexible work schedule.

Due to the position's physical requirements, a pre-employment physical examination will be required per FASOP: HR-04.

As with all LSU employees, due to this position title and/or responsibilities, this position has an obligation to assist students in the acquisition of necessary services. Should a student appear in need of or seek assistance with issues of an emotional, behavioral, or mental health related matter they should be referred to the proper service within the Student Health Center. In situations where the student creates an impression that they are a danger to themselves or others, the advisor should immediately contact the Care Team, the Dean of Students or the appropriate law enforcement agency. The employee outside of those rights contained within FERPA should create no impression of client or patient confidentiality.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:
Applications will be accepted online on the LSU Careers website. The search committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. However, to assure the fullest consideration, candidates are encouraged to submit completed applications by May 31, 2026. Requested application materials include a letter of interest; curriculum vitae or resume; and the names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of at least three professional references. Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualifications. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Chris Morriss at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io.


Posting Date:
May 15, 2026


Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
September 12, 2026


Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university's ability to employ individuals in certain positions.


HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.