Campus Recreation Fitness Programs Coordinator

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! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

What you will do:

• Create and design group fitness classes and events.
• Hire, train and supervise student worker staff.
• Manage scheduling and coaching student worker staff.
• Track participation data with fitness programs and events.
• Mange inventory, purchasing and repairs of equipment and supplies needed for fitness programs and events Manage assigned budget and provide request for annual budget needs.
• Collaborate with Campus Rec facility staff to coordinate fitness class schedules and operations.
• Help provide good communication to student participants about fitness programming.
• Schedule and create monthly campus fitness events.
• Collaborate with other departments on health and wellness events.
• Get student feedback to keep programming innovative for our campus needs.
• All other duties as assigned

What you will need:

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, health and wellness, Sports Management or related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
• 2 or more years related work experience in the Fitness industry or other closely 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 effective relationships with students/individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Experience in communications and collaboration with a diverse campus population
• Good conflict resolution/mediation skills

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events Free covered parking We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program Free on-site gyms on campus

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.