Coordinator, Fitness

Gulf Publishing Company, Inc.; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Coordinator, Fitness at a leading organization coordinates and promotes health initiatives for the community, overseeing fitness programming and staff management. This engaging role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience, along with key certifications like CPR. Join a dynamic environment fostering health and wellness for individuals of all backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum two years of job-related experience.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Plans and promotes health and fitness programs.
• Oversees recruitment and training of fitness staff.
• Coordinates health programs for students and employees.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Coordinator, Fitness

Department: Sports & Fitness

Salary:$43,001 - $47,301

Job Summary

The Coordinator, Fitness coordinates, markets, and facilitates health and fitness programming that supports the health and well-being of the University community. The coordinator plays a key role in engaging the community through innovative fitness initiatives, outreach, and educational programming. The Coordinator oversees fitness staff, operations, including recruitment, training, and ongoing professional development.

Duties

• Plans, schedules, and promotes a variety of health and fitness programs, including fitness classes, wellness workshops, fitness challenges, personal training, nutrition counseling, and massage therapy
• Oversees fitness programs and services within the Wellness and Success Center, including group fitness, personal training, health and wellness education, and fitness challenges
• Recruits, hires, supervises, and schedules fitness program staff, including Personal Trainers, Group Fitness Instructors, and Fitness Center Attendants
• Designs and implements systems to foster participant accountability, evaluate program outcomes, and recognize achievements
• Develops and administers assessment tools to evaluate program effectiveness in alignment with the department’s strategic goals
• Coordinates and facilitates health and fitness programs and services for UHD students, UHD employees, and community members
• Actively supports and participates in university-wide events such as One Main Event, Welcome Week, Health Fair, and Orientation
• Serves as a program advisor, providing leadership and guidance for student and staff engagement in fitness initiatives

Marginal Duties

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct Reports:

• Part-Time Employees

Delegation of Work:

• Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• Regularly supervises and assigns work to subordinate(s)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of fitness programs, and facilities available in a higher education environment, and of the related trends, issues, and accepted practices
• Knowledge of best practices in group fitness instruction and personal training

Skills:

• Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; good leadership skills

Abilities:

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community

Work Location and Physical Demands

Primary Work Location:

• Works in gymnasium or other physical training room (2 - 4 hours) and a sports field or court (2 - 4 hours)

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical interior work environment, which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements
• The individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks
• Work involves occasional exposure to elements, such as extreme or inclement temperatures
• Must have precise hand-eye coordination, good spatial awareness, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors
• Must have the ability to move items of up to 45lbs

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of job-related experience

License/Certification:

• American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED, and First Aid (Within 30 days of employment)

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant Certifications related to Group Fitness Instruction and/or Personal Training
• Current group fitness instructor for one or multiple fitness classes including strength, aerobic or dance focused

All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are an Equal Opportunity Institution.

Quicklink to apply: https://careers.uh.edu/jobs/coordinator-fitness-houston-texas-united-states