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Director of Recreation Fitness Amenities and Membership Services

Dartmouth College

remote work

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

Feb 13, 2026

Position Information

Posting date	02/12/2026
Closing date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Number	1127044
Position Title	Director of Recreation Fitness Amenities and Membership Services
Hiring Range Minimum	$70,000
Hiring Range Maximum	Please inquire.
Union Type	Not a Union Position
SEIU Level	Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status	Exempt
Employment Category	Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year	12
Scheduled Hours per Week	40
Schedule	Must be available on some nights and weekends.
Location of Position	Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?	Onsite only
Is this a term position?	No
If yes, length of term in months.	NA
Is this a grant funded position?	No
Position Purpose	Under the general direction of the Sr. Associate AD for Recreation, this position manages and is responsible for the operations and personnel of the fitness programs and amenities memberships offered by the Athletics Department and Recreation.
Description	Under the general direction of the Sr. Associate AD for Recreation this position manages and is responsible for the operations of Lewinstein Athletic Center Gym Membership Programs, The Zimmerman Fitness Center and Boss Tennis Center. Also, and in collaboration with the Director of Recreation and Wellness Education Operations, this position manages the Lewinstein Athletics Center fitness class and personal training programs. This position will supervise one full-time position and more than 50 part-time employees in the Zimmerman Fitness Center, and the Boss Tennis Center.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp	Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities	3 years of experience in a related field. Nationally Accredited Certification in personal training and/or fitness classes (ACE, NASM, NSCA, other) or ability to obtain within one year of hire. First Aid, CPR, AED certification or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire. Ability to manage logistical and administrative details of multiple tasks or projects. Ability to plan work, set priorities, and respond to pressures, deadlines, and changes in schedules and priorities. Demonstrates proficiency in business and management computer applications Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively, independently, and as a member of a team. Ability to work with confidential information with discretion.
Preferred Qualifications	Fitness Facility Management Experience. Previous leadership of a fitness industry program or facility. Previous experience in the higher education fitness and recreation space.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Mariruth Graham
Department Contact Phone Number	603-646-5666
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title	J.B. Weber, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Regulatory Affairs and Recreation
Department Contact's Phone Number	603-646-2478
Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/84617

Key Accountabilities

Description

Amenities Membership Programs & Fitness Center Management

Administers all aspects of the gym membership program including but not limited to marketing, sales, membership services and satisfaction.
Serve as the on-site administrator for the execution of the gym membership services including but not limited membership card issuance, access coding management of the online membership platform including but not limited to the online point of sales system.
Hire, train and manage part-time staff for both the membership services front desk and the fitness center
Coordinate closely with the facilities staff on operations, included but not limited to building hours, pool hours, maintenance and cleanliness of facilities used by gym members.
Forecast, plan, and manage the annual budget for membership programs and the fitness staff including but not limited to part-time personnel cost, gym/fitness equipment maintenance and replacement and other needs.
Manage fitness center equipment care, service and maintenance; including managing the maintenance service contract.
Maintains First Aid/CPR/AED certification, manages safety and risk management in the operations of the fitness center and amenities membership programs.

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Oversee Indoor Tennis Center Operations and Membership Program

Supervises the full-time manager of the indoor tennis center.
Provides oversight and guidance on indoor tennis center operations including memberships and all programming.
Responsible for supporting indoor tennis center marketing, sales, membership services and satisfaction including oversight of membership card issuance, access coding management of the online membership platform including the online point of sales system.
Provides guidance and programming and services offered to the indoor tennis center Manager.
Collaborates with indoor tennis center on forecasting, planning and managing the annual budget for the indoor tennis center including but not limited to part-time personnel cost, equipment for sale, facility maintenance and equipment replacement and other needs.

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Fitness Classes and Personal Training Program Management

Manage the Fitness Classes and Personal Training Programs.
Determine Fitness Class offerings and schedules to meet the wellness needs of Dartmouth's diverse constituencies in collaboration with the Director of Recreation and Wellness Education Operations.
Forecast, plan and manage the annual budget for fitness classes and personal training programs including but not limited to part-time personnel cost, class fitness equipment and other needs.
Hire, train and manage part-time staff for fitness classes and personal training programs.
In collaboration with the Director of Recreation and Wellness Education Operations, plan and execute the marketing and sales of fitness classes and personal training programs.

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Administration

Usage, membership and sales Data entry, maintenance and analysis for recreation unit strategic decision making.
Responsible for assisting the development of the Recreation unit's operations and publications, handbooks and manuals
Responsible for assisting in content creation for Physical Education and Recreation unit's external communications and marketing including the production of promotional materials and announcements regarding program offerings throughout a range of media that include, but are not limited to, social media and email campaigns.

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--	Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
--	Performs other duties as assigned.