Fitness Center Director (Park/Rec Specialist III)

The Fitness Center Director (Park/Rec Specialist III) is responsible for managing the operations and oversight of the 10,000 square foot Employee Fitness & Wellness Center facility at the Fairfax County Government Center, as well as the development, implementation, and assessment of fitness programming for employees and agencies, county-wide, through the LiveWell program. The Employee Fitness & Wellness Center (EFWC) role includes management of the EFWC facility, budget planning and management, space planning and equipment maintenance, customer service, relationship building and outreach, as well oversight of day-to-day operations. EFWC operational oversight includes, but is not limited to, continual development and review of standard operating procedures, records, policies, reports, and procedures and serving as a fitness subject matter expert.

The Fitness Center Director (Park/Rec Specialist III) manages full-time and part-time fitness center attendants, fitness instructors, and personal trainers, as well as vendors and contracts. The Fitness Center Director (Park/Rec Specialist III) collaborates with the LiveWell and Benefits teams with the direction of the Sr. LiveWell Coordinator and Benefits & LiveWell Division Director, to develop and implement innovative fitness and wellbeing programs within the EFWC and throughout the county, creates workshops, fitness-related programs, chronic disease focused initiatives, educational and outreach opportunities, and special events and assists with the creation of employee fitness spaces across the county. In both roles, the Fitness Center Director (Park/Rec Specialist III) conducts and/or oversees communication, documentation, reporting, and staffing of the EFWC and programs, creating a positive experience focused on total wellbeing for Fairfax County Government employees and retirees, EFWC members, and staff.

(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position description.)

General duties

• Conducts programs and service delivery evaluations using a variety of tools;
• Identifies deficiencies, recommends revisions, and implements recommendations using innovative strategies;
• Develops and implements community outreach plans that target underserved populations to increase overall program participation;
• Recruits, trains, and schedules staff and volunteers;
• Plans, directs, and evaluates the work of subordinate staff;
• Participates in the development of long- and short-term goals, operating objectives, and strategies and implementation plans to improve service delivery and maximize the efficient use of parklands and recreation facilities;
• Completes and evaluates various financial, administrative, and statistical reports from daily operations;
• Develops and submits annual operating budgets and monitors revenue/expenditure levels against approved budget and targeted revenue plans;
• Ensures compliance with financial guidelines and reconciles revenue and expense reports;
• Ensures accountability for fixed assets;
• Ensures that all facilities meet quality standards for housekeeping, cleanliness, and maintenance;
• Ensures that facilities and grounds are free of safety hazards, that appropriate safety measures are implemented, and that all federal, state, and county safety standards are applied and satisfied;
• Authorizes the procurement of supplies, equipment, or services;
• Acquires and posts all current certificates, licenses, permits, and operating requirements;
• Ensures compliance with established operating procedures;
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with the public and County staff;
• Prepares and reviews contracts for facility use and contractual services.

• Ensures best practices and protocols are followed by staff through training and assessment of work.

• Provides coordination and support of special activities and events.

• Completes and maintains participant-related documents (assessment, service plan, progress notations) and adheres to agency's policies regarding information contained within the documents;
• Coordinates with health, social services, legal, financial, and housing professionals to arrange and conduct special programs.

(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of parks and recreation center operations, maintenance, and management;
• Knowledge of group work methods and activity facilitation;
• Knowledge of financial management controls relating to budgeting and accounting of expenditures;
• Ability to manage a large complex operation with extensive capital equipment, property value, and inventory;
• Ability to motivate and supervise staff;
• Ability to schedule, coordinate, and prioritize the work of a diverse group of employees;
• Ability to evaluate employees' performance against comprehensive performance standards;
• Ability to prepare clear, concise financial and administrative reports;
• Ability to analyze programs and procedures and to evaluate their performance against established objectives;
• Ability to prepare and adhere to budgets;
• Ability to use a personal computer, applicable software, and peripheral equipment;
• Ability to develop and implement effective management practices;
• Ability to develop and implement staff training programs;
• Ability to plan, develop, and administer recreation programs and community service activities to meet the special needs of at-risk populations and communities;
• Ability to work independently using sound judgment in the execution of the position's duties.

• Knowledge of the various theories of human development;
• Knowledge of the specific limitations associated with various disabilities;
• Knowledge of OSHA/Universal precaution standards;
• Working knowledge of general medical and psychiatric terminology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
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Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree in recreation and park, therapeutic recreation, horticulture, agriculture, cultural and historic resources, or other closely related field as appropriate to the duties of the position., three years of experience in park or recreation-related work, as applicable to the position, including one year of supervisory experience.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

• AED, CPR, and First Aid (within 60 days)
• At least one nationally recognized certification in personal training, group fitness, exercise physiology, or related area

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
The appointee to this position will be required to complete a criminal background check to the satisfaction of the employer.

• Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, fitness management, health promotion, health education, wellness, physical education, exercise science, public/community health, Dietetics or Nutritional Sciences or related field.
• Strongly Preferred: Master's Degree in kinesiology, fitness management, health promotion, wellness, physical education, exercise science, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in fitness center or fitness program management
• At least one year of experience in any of the following areas:
  • Direct supervision of fitness professionals
  • Fitness equipment maintenance
  • Procurement and purchasing processes
  • Personal training and/or group fitness instruction
  • Communication and marketing
  • Event planning
  • Outreach and coalition building
  • Data analysis
  • Strategic planning
• Skills/Certifications:
  • Fitness equipment technician certification
  • Specialty fitness certifications
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.)
• Certifications:
• AED, CPR, and First Aid (within 60 days)
• At least one nationally recognized certification in personal training, group fitness, exercise physiology, or related area

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employee may be required to lift up to 60 pounds. Job is generally sedentary with occasional on-site visits to other county locations for hosting programs. Must be able to communicate with others effectively. Visual acuity is required to read data on computer monitors. All duties may be performed with or without reasonable accommodations.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview; may include exercise.

Fairfax County is home to a highly diverse population, with a significant number of residents speaking languages other than English at home (including Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and many others.) We encourage candidates who are bilingual in English and another language to apply for this opportunity.

Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. TTYDHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov. EEO/AA/TTY.