Campus Recreation Coordinator, Fitness

UCF Recreation and Wellness Center; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading university's Recreation and Wellness Center as a Campus Recreation Coordinator specializing in fitness programs. This role offers a chance to manage multiple fitness initiatives, supervise student employees, and ensure effective program delivery, all within a vibrant university community that promotes health and well-being.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings Options

Employee Discounts to Orlando Attractions

Flexible Work Environment

Education Assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years relevant experience or Master's degree with 0+ years.
• Current certification in group fitness and/or personal training.
• Experience working in a university recreation setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a comprehensive fitness program with various training options.
• Supervise the fitness program staff including recruitment and training.
• Responsible for budget management and ensuring maintenance of fitness equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Staff Development

Fitness Program Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, or related field

Job description

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Student Success and Well-Being – Recreation and Wellness Center:

At the UCF Recreation and Wellness Center, we strive to provide a safe, clean, dependable, quality, and fun environment. These are goals we set for ourselves, for the facility, for our programs, and ultimately, for our students' experience.

The Opportunity:

The UCF Student Success and Well-Being Recreation and Wellness Center is currently accepting applications for a Campus Recreation Coordinator (Coordinator of Fitness). This role assists with the management and operation of a variety of Fitness programs and facilities.

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation (Assistant Director of Fitness) and supervises approximately 80 student employees.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and develops a comprehensive fitness program including, but not limited to, Group Exercise, Personal Training, Fitness Certifications and Fitness Program special events.
• Assists in the overall management and staffing of the fitness floor to include fitness supervisors and attendants.
• Responsible for risk management oversight within program to include CPR/First Aid audits, facility audits, policy development and injury report review.
• Performs daily reviews of intake forms and health history questionnaires and assignment of clients for the personal training program.
• Supervise all fitness education within the program to include instructor recruitment, teaching prep course program, hosting and implementing instructor and trainer certification, and offering in-service and continuing education opportunities for staff development.
• Supervise a graduate assistant, two student leads and 80+ student employees for all fitness programs and floor coverage. Areas of responsibility include recruitment, hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, and overall development through a progressive training program and continual education.
• Responsible for the budget management of assigned areas, including revenue reports for personal training.
• Ensures maintenance, including preventative maintenance, appearance, and appropriate inventory of all fitness equipment and supplies and assist in recommending future purchases.
• Works with fitness vendors and maintenance staff to ensure the RWC has updated and functioning equipment.
• Manage all technology and software related to the fitness program including Fusion access management software group exercise schedules, personal training assessment software, website updates and events calendar.
• Work closely with Student Government (SG) to meet the goals, objectives, and expectations as one of their primary funded agencies. - Assists in marketing and assessment efforts for the Fitness program.
• Serve as an American Red Cross CPR/AED/FA Instructor.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's and 2+ years of relevant experience or Master’s degree and 0+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience to Fla. Stat. 112.219.Click here for more information

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related field of study.
• Current certification in group fitness and/or personal training by NCCA accredited certification body such as ACE, NETA, ACSM, NSCA or NASM.
• Current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.
• Experience working in a university recreation setting and providing oversight for campus fitness programs.

Additional Application Materials Required:

Copy of current group fitness and/or personal training certification as described above.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

The anticipated hourly rate for this position is $21.07. The final rate will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Candidates applying based on a Master's degree and 0+ years of experience must have their Master's degree conferred by the start date.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks! UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• Flexible work environment
• And more…For more benefits information, view theUCF Employee Benefits Guide.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services

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