Fitness Coordinator

Position Title:
Fitness Coordinator

Position Type:
Regular

About the Role:
Are you passionate about fitness, wellness, and creating an energetic 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 help shape a welcoming and engaging fitness experience for the university community.

This is an exciting opportunity for an early-career professional looking to grow their leadership, programming, and management experience in collegiate recreation. You'll oversee dynamic fitness programs, supervise and mentor student staff, and play a key role in promoting health and well-being across campus.

As the Fitness Coordinator, you will lead all aspects of Campus Recreation fitness programming, including:

• Group Fitness
• Personal Training
• Fitness Equipment Operations
• Student Staff Development & Supervision

You will work closely with students, professional staff, and campus partners to create programs and experiences that support student success, healthy lifestyles, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead & Develop Student Staff

• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and mentor a team of 25+ 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 development opportunities each semester
• Supervise and mentor a Fitness Graduate Assistant

Coordinate Fitness Programs

• Plan and manage a diverse schedule of group fitness classes each semester
• Support fitness offerings for all experience and ability levels
• Oversee personal training operations and client assignments
• Help create engaging wellness initiatives and participant incentive programs

Create an Exceptional Participant Experience

• Interact daily with participants and staff to foster an inclusive, 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 direct impact on student well-being and campus life.

What We're Looking For:

We're seeking someone who is:

• 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, Student Affairs, Exercise Science, or a related field
• Experience working in fitness, recreation, wellness, or student programming environments
• Experience leading, mentoring, or supervising others
• Current nationally recognized Group Fitness and Personal Training 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 additional certifications may also be considered.)

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

References

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