Exercise Physiologist (Assistant Director of Preventative and Rehabilitative Exercise Programs PREP) - Part time 20 hours/week

Position Details

Classification Details

FLSA Status
Non-Exempt

Position Information

Position Title
Exercise Physiologist (Assistant Director of Preventative and Rehabilitative Exercise Programs PREP) - Part time 20 hours/week

Position Type
Staff

Employee Group
Administrative, Non-Exempt

Time Status
Part-Time

Time Category
Part Time (1000-1559 hours)

Annual Hours
1040

# of Months
12

Hours Per Week
20

Work Dates

July 1 - June 30 annually

Campus
Main Campus (Grantham)

Position Description

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of PREP Programming supports all aspects of the PREP (Preventative and Rehabilitative Exercise Programs) initiative, including individual wellness services, adaptive clinical classes, human performance testing, and educational programming. This role helps ensure the delivery of high-quality services while fostering a culture of integrity, curiosity, and positivity among internal and external stakeholders. The Assistant Director also assists the Executive Director in providing leadership and oversight for the PREP internship program.

Education Required

Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred; ACSM Exercise Physiology and/or CSCS certification required (or comparable certification).

Education Preferred

Experience Required

1-3 years of experience in health and fitness assessment and programming, adaptive fitness, wellness education, or a related field (or a combination of these areas)

Experience Preferred

Skills, Characteristics Required for Position

• Demonstrated competence in wellness assessment and program design
• Ability to effectively and appropriately mentor student interns
• Strong collaboration skills with professionals both within and outside the university
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Commitment to treating individuals with dignity and maintaining confidentiality
• Strong organizational and time management abilities

Special Working Conditions

This position occasionally requires early morning, evening, or weekend hours

Driving Requirements

N/A

Essential Employee
N/A

Primary Duties

1. Conduct individual wellness assessments and provide results with corresponding individualized programs
2. Plan and implement adaptive clinical group classes and ensure appropriate follow-up for ongoing PREP members
3. Assist with testing in the Human Performance Lab
4. Provide professional leadership during PREP sessions
5. Co-lead the annual Unified 5K race
6. Lead one group exercise class
7. Maintain professional expertise by staying current with trends and research, maintaining certifications, and attending professional conferences and events
8. Other duties as assigned
9. Maintain consistent and reliable attendance

Secondary Duties

Other duties as assigned

Supervises: # of Administrative
0

Supervises: # of Staff
0

Supervises: # of Student
0

Posting Date
12/04/2025

Open Until Filled
Yes

Application Deadline

Diversity

Messiah University's commitment to diversity and inclusive excellence draws inspiration from its mission "to educate men and women toward maturity of intellect, character and Christian faith in preparation for lives of service, leadership and reconciliation in church and society." The university has pursued this vision through a strategic planning process that encourages diversity through employee and student composition, campus climate, and an educational program that seeks to equip and enable educators and students to embrace diversity. Candidates should clearly articulate why diversity and inclusive excellence matter to them as persons of faith as well as in their profession. Candidates will speak to how as a potential employee, they will contribute to the advancement of this vision through their teaching-learning, research, institutional service, and public engagement.