Campus Fitness Programs Lead | Events & Student Staff

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education Tuition Discount Program

Free on-site gym access

Free covered parking

Generous paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Grand Canyon University is seeking a Fitness Coordinator to design and run group fitness classes and campus events. You will hire and guide student staff, manage scheduling, and track program participation while coordinating with Campus Recreation and other departments to deliver engaging wellness activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2+ years in fitness, and leadership experience with students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, health and wellness, Sports Management or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• 2+ years related work experience in the Fitness industry or related field.
• Personal Training Certification or Group Fitness Certification preferred.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Experience in successfully leading a team of students.
• Ability to develop relationships with diverse students.

Responsibilities

• Create and design group fitness classes and events.
• Hire, train and supervise student worker staff.
• Manage scheduling and coaching student staff.
• Track participation data with fitness programs and events.
• Manage inventory, purchasing and repairs of equipment and supplies for fitness programs and events; manage assigned budget.
• Coordinate fitness class schedules and operations with Campus Rec facility staff.
• Communicate effectively with student participants about fitness programming.
• Schedule and create monthly campus fitness events.
• Collaborate with other departments on health and wellness events.
• Gather student feedback to keep programming aligned with campus needs.
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Planning & organizational skills

Team leadership

Relationship building (diverse student

Communication & collaboration

Conflict resolution/mediation

Personal Training or Group FitnessCert

Education

Bachelor’s degree in exercise science/health and wellness/Sports Management

Tools

Personal Training Certification or Group Fitness Certification

Job description

Grand Canyon University is seeking a Fitness Coordinator to design and run group fitness classes and campus events. You will hire and guide student staff, manage scheduling, and track program participation while coordinating with Campus Recreation and other departments to deliver engaging wellness activities.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, 2+ years in fitness, and leadership experience with students.