Medical Fitness Director

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JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the VP of Support Services, the Director of the Medical Fitness department is responsible for the general operational oversight of the staff, facility and programs associated with the assigned UMC Medical Fitness.

REPORTS TO:

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs the operations and day-to-day work activities of the UMC Medical Fitness to include

direct supervision of managers and staff. The Director interviews, hires, orients, trains, evaluates

performance, provides feedback, initiates progressive discipline, and makes personnel action

recommendations (e.g., promotions, transfers, disciplinary, discharge).

• Works with the VP of Support Services to develop an annual budget and goals. Provides the

necessary leadership required for the department to comply with the approved budget and

goals.

• Maintains and distributes site-specific department statistical and financial reports that are

accurate and complete according to pre-established schedules and formats.

• Recruiting staff and ensuring optimal staff levels in the UMC Medical Fitness department.
• Develops and coordinates new employee orientation program and is responsible for on-going

employee training specific to UMC Medical Fitness employees.

• Develops performance improvement programs and reports all observations and issues related

to quality, staff, program, and facility to VP of Support Services. Addresses all issues that

directly affect the membership, staff, facility and/or program in a timely manner.

• Provides necessary oversight required to assure that the facilities and equipment are safe, well

maintained, and meet cleanliness standards.

• Encourages the development and delivery of safe, effective, and value-added member programs

and services.

• Works with UMC Marketing on promotional strategy and implementation process, and

membership sales.

• Follows hospital and department policies and procedures including attendance and punctuality,

confidentiality, dress codes, and display of ID badge.

• Conducts daily facility walk-throughs to evaluate cleanliness, equipment function, and staff

coverage.

• Performs manager on duty as needed.
• Addresses all member and employee issues completely and in a timely manner consistent with

customer service standards and expectations.

• Ensures UMC Medical Fitness and any other department with direct or indirect responsibility

meet all compliance requirements completely and on schedule.

• Monitors the purchasing of all supplies and equipment to ensure uninterrupted productivity,

quality control, and budget requirements.

• Completes mandatory education and training to maintain organization- and department-specific

competencies and requirements. Maintains applicable certification/licensure along with

required BLS.

• Assumes direct and/or indirect responsibility, as assigned, for business units that support UMC

Medical Fitness.

• The intent of this job description is to describe the general nature of the duties and

responsibilities required of all job incumbents assigned to this title. The Director may be asked

to perform other duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor''s degree.
• Three years general management experience in a health care system, community, commercial,

corporate, or hospital-based medical fitness center.

• Competence in budget development, revenue generation, and financial management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and customer service-related skills.

REQUIRED LICENSURES/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS:

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

INTERACTION WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER RELATIONSHIPS:

PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS:

DIRECT REPORTS:

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

• Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.*