Fitness Coordinator

Position Title Fitness Coordinator Position Type Regular About the Role Are you passionate about fitness, wellness, and creating anenergetic campus community? Do you enjoy mentoring students,leading programs, and bringing new ideas to life? Join our Campus Recreation team as a Fitness Coordinator and helpshape a welcoming and engaging fitness experience for theuniversity community. This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career professionallooking to grow their leadership, programming, and managementexperience in collegiate recreation. You’ll oversee dynamic fitnessprograms, supervise and mentor student staff, and play a key rolein promoting health and well-being across campus. As the Fitness Coordinator, you will lead all aspects of CampusRecreation fitness programming, including: Group Fitness Personal Training Fitness Equipment Operations Student Staff Development & Supervision You will work closely with students, professional staff, and campuspartners to create programs and experiences that support studentsuccess, healthy lifestyles, and community engagement. Key Responsibilities Lead & Develop Student Staff Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and mentor a team of25+ student and contract employees including fitness instructors,personal trainers, and fitness assistants Create a fun, positive, and professional work environment Conduct staff trainings and professional developmentopportunities each semester Supervise and mentor a Fitness Graduate Assistant Coordinate Fitness Programs Plan and manage a diverse schedule of group fitness classeseach semester Support fitness offerings for all experience and abilitylevels Oversee personal training operations and clientassignments Help create engaging wellness initiatives and participantincentive programs Create an Exceptional Participant Experience Interact daily with participants and staff to foster aninclusive, welcoming atmosphere Ensure programs run smoothly and safely Assist with teaching or covering classes when needed Manage Fitness Operations Maintain fitness equipment and coordinate repairs Assist with budgeting, purchasing, and revenue generation Track participation data and assess program effectiveness Collaborate on marketing efforts including social media,promotions, and events Why This Position is Great for Recent Graduates This role provides hands-on experience in: Leadership and staff supervision Program development and event planning Fitness and wellness operations Budget management Marketing and promotion Student development and mentorship You’ll gain valuable professional experience while making a directimpact on student well-being and campus life. What We’re Looking For Energetic and self-motivated Passionate about fitness and wellness Comfortable leading and mentoring students Organized and adaptable Creative, collaborative, and eager to learn Required Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sports Management, StudentAffairs, Exercise Science, or a related field Experience working in fitness, recreation, wellness, or studentprogramming environments Experience leading, mentoring, or supervising others Current nationally recognized Group Fitness and PersonalTraining certification (ACSM, ACE, AFAA, NSCA, NETA, etc.) Preferred CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor certification Experience in collegiate recreation Certifications or experience in: Yoga and/or Pilates Indoor Cycling Zumba Nutrition Coaching (Equivalent experience and a willingness to obtain additionalcertifications may also be considered.) #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.