Fitness and Wellness Assistant General Manager

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and three years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*

• Demonstrated ability to create an environment that acknowledges, encourages, and celebrates our shared humanity.
• Ability to function and communicate effectively and respectfully within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Highly organized and superb attention to detail.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet expected deadlines and schedules.
• Interpersonal skills and mature judgment required to interact effectively and collaboratively with a broad range of people, including program areas, stakeholders, vendors, and equipment suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and set priorities in order to perform a high volume of detailed work with constant interruptions.
• Ability to use proper judgment around maintaining equipment while considering and working around a highly populated area.
• Ability to routinely and independently exercise sound judgment in making decisions
• Ability to be resourceful and creative in problem solving while not sacrificing quality or safety of environment.
• Ability to coordinate daily activities including work scheduling, quality assurance, monitoring of activities, and supervision of personnel.
• Knowledge of current risk management practices in recreational facilities and student management strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a high standard of customer service.
• Experience with MS Office products and database applications.
• Ability to exert physical effort, including the ability to lift a >50lbs., bending, squatting, reaching, or being on feet for long periods of time. Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks. Frequently stand/walk, sit, grasp lightly/fine manipulation. Occasionally use a telephone.
• Ability to work occasional extended hours, evenings and weekends as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in exercise-related field.
• Nationally recognized personal training certification or group fitness certification.
• Experience in fitness programming, health promotion, and/or wellness coaching.
• Current American Red Cross CPR, AED and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain by start date.

DAPER’s Integrity:

This position, along with all DAPER coaches and staff, is responsible for the integrity of Stanford’s intercollegiate athletics program and for the reputation of Stanford University. This position is responsible for ensuring that his/her/their involvement with Athletics Department activities maintains the integrity of the University’s reputation and does not negatively impact the relationship between the University and its faculty, staff, students and alumni. Additionally, this position must comply with University policies and procedures, NCAA and Pac-12 rules and regulations.

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his/her/their job.

Why Stanford is for you:

Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

Other duties may also be assigned, not all unique aspects of this job are covered by this job posting. A full job description will be shared during the interview process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.