Campus Fitness & Personal Training Manager

University of Nebraska–Lincoln; Nebraska; On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a Fitness Coordinator to lead daily operations of Campus Recreation’s fitness facilities and the Personal Training program in Lincoln, NE. You will recruit, train, supervise Personal Trainers, manage program quality, and coordinate client onboarding and trainer assignments while supporting equipment maintenance and safety.

Ideal candidates have evidence-based exercise science knowledge, recognized certifications, supervisory experience, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Exercise Science or related field preferred.
• Two+ years teaching strength training courses and managing a fitness facility preferred.
• Minimum one nationally accredited personal training or strength and conditioning certification required (NSCA/CSCS, NSCA/CPT, ACE, ACSM, NASM).
• Experience with personal training administration and operation of a fitness facility with robust equipment offerings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of all strength and cardiovascular fitness areas.
• Ensure safe, clean, and welcoming fitness environments.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate risk management practices and facility inspections.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, inventory management, and replacement planning.
• 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; supervise a large student employee team.
• Provide ongoing training and mentorship; conduct evaluations; cultivate positive team culture.
• Teach or assist in administering academic credit courses (e.g., FITN 222).
• Assist with budgeting; supervise the Fitness Graduate Assistant; collaborate with staff and campus partners.

Skills

Personal training administration

Facility operations

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Exercise science knowledge

Education

Master’s degree in Exercise Science or related field

Two years teaching strength training courses (preferred)

Nationally accredited fitness certifications (e.g., NSCA CSCS, CPT; ACE; ACSM; NASM)

Job description

University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a Fitness Coordinator to lead daily operations of Campus Recreation’s fitness facilities and the Personal Training program in Lincoln, NE. You will recruit, train, supervise Personal Trainers, manage program quality, and coordinate client onboarding and trainer assignments while supporting equipment maintenance and safety.

Ideal candidates have evidence-based exercise science knowledge, recognized certifications, supervisory experience, and