Fitness and Wellness Coordinator

Job Description: Brown University Athletics and Recreation is currently seeking candidates for the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 38 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-D1). Job Description: Brown University Athletics and Recreation is currently seeking candidates for the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 38 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-D1). This position will be responsible for the daily administration, staffing, and programming of the Nelson Fitness Center, and is responsible for administration of the Fitness Assistant and Fitness Supervisor positions. This position will support the Fitness and Wellness Manager in special events, and programming in the Nelson Fitness Center and on the Brown University Campus. This position will manage equipment repairs and preventative maintenance for equipment. This position will assist the Fitness and Wellness Manager with development, implementation, promotion, safe operation, and evaluation of recreation/fitness services for students, faculty, staff, and recreation members, as well as special events hosted at the Nelson Fitness Center. Education And Experience Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Sports Management, Kinesiology, Recreation, Administration, or a related field. 1-2 years of related experience with progressive responsibility in fitness and collegiate recreation. Knowledge of business operations, financial operations, scheduling and facility operations, and risk management preferred. Current certification from NSCA, NASM, ACE, or ACSM preferred. Demonstrated expertise in current fitness and wellness programming trends including fitness testing, leading group fitness and/or personal training. Experience with marketing and social media promotional campaign management. Website content management experience, helpful. Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and knowledge or experience with the complexities of diversity strategies in University Athletics and Recreation. Effective communication and collaboration skills. Ability to think programmatically, expansively and creatively to help develop clear goals and outcomes for programs All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division). All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown. Background Check – Criminal, Education, MVR Benefits of Working at Brown: Please review additional information on the Benefits of Working at Brown. Recruiting Start Date: 2026-08-04 Job Posting Title: Fitness and Wellness Coordinator Department: Athletics and Recreation Grade: Grade 8 Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 37.5 Position Work Location: Onsite Submission Guidelines: The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote. Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Still Have Questions? If you have any questions you may contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Brown is an E-Verify Employer. EEO Statement: Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person’s race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, in the administration of its policies, programs, and activities. The University recognizes and rewards individuals on the basis of qualifications and performance. 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