Assistant Director, Fitness and Wellness

Assistant Director, Fitness and Wellness Job Description

Western Kentucky University (WKU) is a student-centered, applied-research institution committed to providing its students with a transformative academic and social experience and to elevating its surrounding communities. Founded in 1906, WKU is the third largest public four-year institution in the Commonwealth of Kentucky with approximately 16,293 students and nearly 2,612 faculty and staff employees. Western Kentucky University is committed to empowering its campus community.

At the heart of our mission, we seek to provide holistic education and employment experiences that prepare students, faculty, and staff to become effective scholars, contributors, and leaders in our ever-evolving communities. Located 65 miles north of Nashville, TN, and just over 100 miles south of Louisville, KY, WKU's main campus is in Bowling Green, KY - a city with approximately 70,000 residents.

Our population is ethnically diverse, with more than 85 languages spoken in and around Bowling Green, and people from 35 nationalities call our community home. Western Kentucky University seeks to attract talented faculty and staff who are inspired individually to contribute to WKU's strategic plans and ongoing success. We offer comprehensive wellness and health benefits to employees and their families, including domestic partners and other qualified dependents and take pride in providing a workplace culture that supports balancing the responsibilities of work and family life.

Paid-time off for holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a tuition discount program for employees and dependents are also provided. Learn more about WKU and Bowling Green /about.

The Assistant Director for Fitness & Wellness, reporting to the Director of Campus Recreation & Wellness, is responsible for the administration, planning, and day-to‑day operations of WKU's fitness, wellness, and instructional programs, including personal training, incentive initiatives, and educational workshops. This position provides direct supervision to the Fitness & Wellness Coordinator and the Fitness & Wellness Graduate Assistant, ensuring effective program delivery, staff development, and a safe, high‑quality environment for all participants.

• Lead, mentor, and provide supervision for the Fitness & Wellness Coordinator and Fitness & Wellness Graduate Assistant, fostering professional growth, collaboration, and a culture of service excellence.
• Oversee the planning, administration, and management of comprehensive fitness and wellness programs, including instructional offerings, wellness initiatives, and educational outreach that support the health and well‑being of WKU students.
• Manage the Fitness & Wellness budget to ensure strategic allocation of resources for programming, staffing, services, and equipment.
• Set goals and drive strategic initiatives for fitness, wellness, and instructional programs, including incentive programs and campus‑wide educational efforts that engage and inspire students.
• Supervise and support the training and development of student staff, ensuring high‑quality delivery of all fitness and wellness programs.
• Design and implement wellness‑focused programming that promotes healthy lifestyle choices and encourages student engagement in well‑being activities.
• Plan, coordinate, and assess collaborative wellness‑based incentive programs with other CRW program areas and campus partners.
• Oversee participant relations, risk management, program assessment, and the use of program‑specific technologies to maintain safe, effective, and enjoyable experiences for all participants.
• Utilize data and assessment tools to evaluate participant needs, satisfaction, engagement, and program outcomes, informing continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with CRW Marketing to promote fitness and wellness programs, events, and services across the campus community.

• Demonstrate a commitment to creating a welcoming environment where all members of the WKU Community feel included, welcomed, and supported.
• Support and align with the mission, vision, values,…