Fitness and Engagement Coordinator

Coastal Carolina University; Conway (SC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal Carolina University is seeking a Fitness and Engagement Coordinator in the University Recreation department. The role leads group fitness, personal training, and related initiatives while supervising student employees and supporting marketing and engagement efforts.

The position emphasizes developing comprehensive fitness programs, assessing outcomes, and collaborating with campus partners to promote healthy lifestyles and inclusive experiences across the university community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sport Management, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience in fitness, recreation, wellness programming, student services, or related field.
• CPR / AED and First Aid certification obtained within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Fitness & Engagement Program Administration – coordinate development, implementation, and evaluation of University Recreation fitness programs.
• Program Assessment & Continuous Improvement – assess programs using data, feedback, and outcomes; assist with budgeting and resources.

Skills

CPR/AED

First Aid

Program development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Classification Title: Program Assistant

Classification Code: AH30

Pay Grade: GEN06

Subject to Drug/Alcohol Testing Guidelines: No

Subject to Credit Check: No

Internal Title: Fitness and Engagement Coordinator

Department: University Recreation

Position Type: PCLS - Slotted Classified

Full or Part Time: Full-Time

Basis: 12 mo.

Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week

Normal Work Schedule: Mon-Thurs 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-12:30pm

Job Details

Fitness and Engagement Coordinator

Coastal Carolina University is currently accepting applications for the following full-time position: Fitness and Engagement Coordinator in the Department of University Recreation.

This position coordinates and develops comprehensive fitness programs that promote healthy lifestyles, group exercise, and student engagement within the University community. The Fitness and Engagement Coordinator provides leadership for Group Fitness, Personal Training, and related initiatives while supervising student employees and supporting departmental marketing and engagement efforts, and works collaboratively with the Assistant Director to implement innovative programs, assess effectiveness, and enhance the overall recreation experience.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sport Management, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience in fitness, recreation, wellness programming, student services, or a related field. CPR / AED and First Aid certification obtained within 90 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Recreation, Sport Management, Higher Education, Business Administration, Exercise Science, or a related field. Two (2) years of professional experience in campus recreation, fitness programming, wellness, or related areas. Experience supervising student employees.

Duties

• Fitness & Engagement Program Administration – Coordinatesthe development, implementation, and evaluation of UniversityRecreation fitness programs, including Group Fitness, PersonalTraining, and other related initiatives. Develops program schedules, manages program logistics, supports instructor development, and ensures programs align with departmental goals, industry standards, and participant needs.
• Program Assessment & Continuous Improvement – Conducts assessment of fitness and engagement programs through participation data, participant feedback, instructor evaluations, and program outcomes. Prepares reports, analyzes trends, and recommends improvements to enhance program quality, engagement, and operational effectiveness. Assists with budget development and resource management for assigned programs.
• Student Staff Leadership & Development – Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates Group Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers, Content Creators, and assigned student employees. Develops training materials, establishes performance expectations, and ensures student employees provide safe, inclusive, and high-quality experiences for participants.
• Marketing & Engagement – Supports University Recreation marketing and communication initiatives by developing promotional content, managing social media efforts, and assisting with campaigns that increase awareness and participation in recreation programs. Collaborates with departmental staff to promote programs, events, and wellness opportunities.
• Campus Collaboration – Collaborates with University Recreation staff and campus partners to support student engagement, wellness initiatives, and departmental programming.

Program Assistant Overview

Program Assistant (AH30/61121901/ FTE -S01184P), full-time positionwith benefits. SC State Pay Grade: GEN06 . Salary range: $37,200.00(minimum) – $48,300.00 (midpoint). Normal work hours are Mondaythrough Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to12:30 p.m. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.

University Overview

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science:coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee orapplicant for employment is an individual with a disability or adisabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recentlyseparated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badgeveteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. CoastalCarolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sport Management, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience in fitness, recreation, wellness programming, student services, or a related field. CPR / AED and First Aid certification obtained within 90 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Recreation, Sport Management, Higher Education, Business Administration, Exercise Science, or a related field. Two(2) years of professional experience in campus recreation, fitness programming, wellness, or related areas. Experience supervising student employees.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must possess working knowledge of fitness and wellness programming,personal training, group fitness operations, marketing, socialmedia management, and participant engagement. This positionrequires strong leadership, communication, organizational, andcustomer service skills to coordinate programs, supervise studentstaff and instructors, and create engaging experiences that promotecampus wellness. Demonstrate the ability to develop and evaluatefitness initiatives, manage marketing and promotional efforts,analyze participation data, and effectively prioritize multipleprojects and deadlines. Ability to collaborate with campuspartners, ensure compliance with university policies and industrystandards, and foster an inclusive environment that encouragesparticipation and healthy lifestyles.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: FTE-S01184P

Number of Vacancies: 1

Desired Start Date: 09/28/2026

Job Open Date: 08/27/2026

Job Close Date: 09/10/2026

Open Until Filled: No