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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