Coordinator for Group Fitness

UMass Boston; Amherst (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Coordinator for Group Fitness to lead and innovate comprehensive fitness programs. This role involves recruiting, training, and supervising student staff while developing engaging fitness offerings for the community. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in fitness management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to foster a collaborative environment. Join a vibrant institution dedicated to enhancing wellness and fitness, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of students and staff alike. If you are passionate about fitness and community engagement, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with two years of fitness experience or Master's with one year.
• Ability to demonstrate effective customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develops and manages group fitness and small group training programs.
• Recruits, trains, and supervises student staff for fitness programs.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Budget Management

Training and Supervision

Collaboration

Presentation Skills

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Fitness Equipment

Job description

About UMass Amherst

The flagship of the Commonwealth, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a nationally ranked public land-grant research university that seeks to expand educational access, fuel innovation and creativity, and share and use its knowledge for the common good. Founded in 1863, UMass Amherst sits on nearly 1,450-acres in scenic Western Massachusetts and boasts state-of-the-art facilities for teaching, research, scholarship, and creative activity. The institution advances a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where everyone feels connected and valued—and thrives, and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees across 10 schools and colleges, and 100 undergraduate majors. We believe every member of our university community can contribute to our ongoing success by striving for the highest level of excellence as we seek breakthrough solutions to mounting environmental, social, economic, and technological challenges in our world.

Job Summary

Under general direction, the Coordinator for Group Fitness position develops and manages comprehensive group fitness and small group training programs.

Essential Functions

• Recruits, hires, trains, schedules, supervises, evaluates, 50-80 student staff members hired as group fitness and small group training staff.
• Provides leadership for student staff by providing continuous education for staff to enhance skills and obtain/maintain appropriate certifications through workshops, instructional seminars, and conference attendance.
• Develops, leads, coordinates, promotes, and evaluates a comprehensive group fitness program and a small group training program for the UMass community.
• Assesses current activities, and research industry trends to compile and deliver a diverse array of offerings to best meet participant needs.
• Oversees class/session schedules, monitors, and maintains registration processes and responds to participant inquiries.
• Supports Wellbeing Education and Services staff in delivering related educational outreach.
• Coordinates and evaluates a comprehensive program of group fitness equipment maintenance, including preventative maintenance and repair. Evaluates and recommends group fitness and small group training equipment for purchase, repair parts, materials, and supplies required to meet program and facility needs.
• Coordinates the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and guidelines, including potential risks associated with group fitness and small group training programs; coordinates the development of learning outcomes for associated participants and student employees; and research liability issues, and assists with implementation of updates to policies and procedures to maintain appropriate standard of care and safety.
• Assists in the development and administration of budget for assigned area.
• Participates in strategic planning and related RecWell goal setting and assessments. Regularly reports assessment and statistical data pertaining to operations, participation, and staff development.

Other Functions

• Performs related duties as assigned or required. Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements.
• Demonstrates capacity, skill, and willingness to engage students and contribute to student success.
• Understands responsibilities with respect to conflicts of interest and behaves in ways consistent both with law and with university policy.
• Contributes toward creating a positive and respectful workplace. Uses access to sensitive and/or not yet public university related information only in the performance of the responsibilities of position and exercises care to prevent unnecessary disclosure to others.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• Bachelor’s degree with two (2) years of fitness experience in a recreation program, OR Master’s degree with one (1) year of related experience.
• Ability to demonstrate effective customer service skills, including but not limited to strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, positive, and collaborative working relationships.
• Ability to prepare and monitor budget information, including make purchasing decisions based on best practices, independent research, and judgement.
• Ability to plan and prepare presentations/trainings on strength & conditioning, and physiology principles to diverse populations.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work assignments.
• Ability to train and supervise student employees.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret industry standards related to safety of participants in fitness and strength training setting, as a risk manager.

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

• First Aid/CPR/AED instructor certification.
• Current Personal Training Certification through NSCA, ACE, NASM, AFAA, or other nationally recognized agency.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

• Typical office and Recreation Center environment.

Work Schedule

• 37.5 hour per week position; must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Salary Information

Level 26

Special Instructions to Applicants

Upload your resume, along with your completed application. Our team will check references at the final stage of the interview process. Please be prepared to provide contact information for at least three (3) professional references. This position will remain open until filled or the advertised closing date, whichever occurs first. Early submissions are recommended.

UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, caste, creed, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, political belief or affiliation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related condition(s), veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, natural and protective hairstyle and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst