Fitness Coordinator

Working Title Fitness Coordinator Department Campus Recreation-0965 Description Of Work The Fitness Coordinator provides leadership for the daily operation of Campus Recreation’s fitness facilities and Personal Training program. Fitness Operations Oversee daily operation of all strength and cardiovascular fitness areas. Supervise student staff. Ensure safe, clean, and welcoming fitness environments. Develop and implement operational policies and procedures. Coordinate risk management practices and facility inspections. Assist with the coordination of equipment maintenance, inventory management, and recommendations for equipment replacement planning. Personal Training Program Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Personal Trainers. Develop and grow the Personal Training program. Monitor program quality, participation, and customer satisfaction. Coordinate client onboarding and trainer assignments. Develop new services and programming. Student Staff Leadership Supervise a large student employee team. Develop student leaders. Provide ongoing training and mentorship. Conduct evaluations. Create a positive team culture. Instruction & Education Teach or assist in the administration of academic credit courses each semester as assigned, such as FITN 222: Intro to Personal Training. Assist with educational workshops. Administration Assist with budgeting. Supervise the Fitness Graduate Assistant. Collect assessment data. Collaborate with other Campus Recreation staff and campus partners. Support departmental initiatives. About Us When you join our team as a full‑time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy: Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education Retirement plans with university match A workplace culture that values your time outside of work Learn more about working at UNL : The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See . Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Experience with personal training administration and operation of a fitness facility with a robust offering of strength and cardio equipment. Graduate assistant experience would meet the 1 year experience requirement. CPR /First Aid (or the ability to obtain within 3 months of hire), including acquiring instructor certification Supervisory skills Appropriate technology skills. Knowledge of exercise science principles. Must have a minimum of one nationally accredited personal training or strength and conditioning certification (i.e. NSCA - CSCS , NSCA - CPT , ACE , ACSM , NASM ). Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Education Administration, Sport Management, Nutrition, Health Promotion, Recreation Administration or related field. Two or more years teaching strength training courses and managing a strength training/fitness facility. Budget development and administration experience. Teaching experience. Personal training certification. Equipment purchasing experience. Preferred to have two nationally accredited fitness certifications including Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (i.e. NSCA , ACE , ACSM , AFAA , NASM , USAW ). Posted Salary $50,000/yr. minimum #J-18808-Ljbffr