Coordinator, Fitness Lab - Part Time

Community College of Baltimore County; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

Paid sick and safe leave

Free parking on campuses

Job summary

A community college in Maryland is seeking a Coordinator for its Fitness Lab. This part-time position involves monitoring patrons, conducting health assessments, and providing education on fitness. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and experience with fitness equipment. This role offers a supportive environment in a higher education setting with benefits including a retirement plan and paid sick leave.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating/monitoring a fitness lab.
• Taught at least two college-level courses in related fields.
• Applicable certifications like ACE or NSCA.

Responsibilities

• Monitor individuals during fitness activities.
• Conduct health history interviews.
• Educate patrons about fitness and health.

Skills

Demonstrated experience with fitness equipment

Ability to provide training and motivation

Knowledge of health and fitness education

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in health, physical education, kinesiology, wellness, or related field

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Job Title

Coordinator, Fitness Lab - Part Time

Location

Community College of Baltimore County campuses: Essex, Catonsville, Dundalk

Job Summary

Oversees the functions of the Fitness Lab within the Wellness Department. Ensuring that all individuals using the Fitness Lab’s cardiovascular and weight equipment are taught proper lifting and spotting techniques. Verifying that only approved individuals use the facility.

Responsibilities

• Monitor all individuals within the facility by planning and directing physical conditioning programs that will enable athletes to achieve maximum performance.
• Ensure proper usage of all equipment by the patrons.
• Conduct health history interviews and stratify risk for cardiovascular disease with clients in order to determine the need for referral and identify contraindications for exercise.
• Provide training, direction, demonstration, encouragement, motivation, and nutritional advice to athletes and patrons.
• Educate patrons about fitness and health related topics to help them in adopting healthful behaviors that facilitate exercise program success.
• Evaluate and ensure that programs are safe, effective and appropriate for individuals who are healthy or have medical clearance to exercise.
• Monitor proper lifting, exercise techniques and spotting by the patrons.
• Maintain operation and efficiency of all equipment.
• Keep abreast of changing exercise techniques, technologies and philosophies relevant to fitness facility.
• Report any equipment failure to appropriate supervisor and ensure repairs are completed by industry certified technicians.
• Provide a welcoming, educational environment, which provides excellent customer service.
• Recognizing what is within the scope of practice and always referring clients to other healthcare professions when appropriate.
• Respond to patron’s requests for information related to wellness programs and the fitness lab.
• Maintain wellness and fitness related schedules, records, and reports.
• Being prepared for emergency situations and responding appropriately when they occur.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in health, physical education, kinesiology, wellness, or related field required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in the use of fitness equipment in a fitness lab.
• Taught at least two college level courses in the field of health, physical education, kinesiology or wellness; experience working with a diverse student body.
• Experience coordination/monitoring of a fitness lab, evidence of continuous professional development and applicable certifications such as American Council on Exercise, National Strength and Conditioning Association, or American College of Sports Medicine.
• Experience with student supervision or age-appropriate groups, exercise development and prescription, and successful implementation of wellness initiatives.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan with optional Roth 403(b) contributions. 457(b) deferred compensation plan available.
• Paid sick and safe leave for part‑time employees.
• Free parking on all campuses (requires permit).

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Part‑time

Job Function

Other

Industry

Higher Education