Fitness Coordinator

Columbus State University; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus State University seeks a Fitness Coordinator to assist in the development, promotion, supervision, implementation, and evaluation of campus recreation activities on campus.

The role includes teaching classes, training clients, budgeting, and risk management within CSU Well-being initiatives, with duties spanning facilities, equipment, and vendor relations. This supervisory position supports student staff and program growth.

Qualifications

• Master Degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience in Management, exercise science, etc.
• Current CPR , FA and AED certification or ability to obtain in 30 days.
• Current Group Fitness Certification or ability to obtain in 30 days.
• Current Personal Training Certification or ability to obtain in 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Create schedule for group fitness classes.
• Create a sustainable personal training program.
• Maintain inventory for fitness equipment for classes and on the fitness floor.
• Maintain and obtain certifications and follow trends in fitness.
• Create a maintenance replacement plan for cardio equipment and small weight room equipment.
• Develop relationships with vendors to enhance the quality and services offered in Fitness.
• Trouble shoot basic items but all major malfunctions will be submitted to inform plant operation fitness needs.
• Host National Trainings such as Yoga Fit Training, and/or Spinning Training.
• Host Special events such as, yoga with the president, glow yoga, and Cycle and a Movie etc.
• Create a learn to teach program for potential student instructors.
• Teach 1 or 2 group fitness classes a week and Train 1-2 clients.
• Submit items for purchase staying within the allocated department budget.
• Create surveys, analyze data, conduct evaluations and write reports.
• Assist in minimizing risk and enforcing risk management protocols.
• Assist with All Campus Recreation Student Staff Training in Fall and Spring.
• Promote all areas associated with the Fitness Program.
• Participate as an active member on the CSU Well-being committee and co-chair the CSU student well-being committee.
• Create, approve, edit schedules for group fitness instructors and personal trainers.
• Post positions, interview, hire and train student assistants.
• Evaluate student assistants on work performance.
• Report, find, follow up and submit equests for items that are broken.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

Management experience

Exercise science knowledge

Evening shift flexibility

Education

Master Degree

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Group Fitness Certification

Personal Training Certification

Tools

Innosoft Fusion

Equest

Cougar scheduler

Job description

Fitness Coordinator

Job ID: 302721

Location: Columbus State University

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem-solving. They challenge students to discover their passions - and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world.

Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create. Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable). Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Department Information

Student Affairs-Campus Recreation

Job Summary

Reporting to Campus Rec Director, this position will assist with the overall development, promotion, supervision, implementation, and evaluation of campus recreation.

Responsibilities

Significant Duties and Responsibilities include: Program Area Duties (45%) - Create schedule for group fitness classes. Create a sustainable personal training program. Maintain inventory for fitness equipment for classes and on the fitness floor. Maintain and obtain certifications and follow trends in fitness. Create a maintenance replacement plan for cardio equipment and small weight room equipment. Develop relationships with vendors to enhance the quality and services offered in Fitness. Trouble shoot basic items but all major malfunctions will be submitted using equest to inform plant operation fitness needs. Host National Trainings such as Yoga Fit Training, and or Spinning Training. Host Special events such as, yoga with the president, glow yoga, and Cycle and a Movie etc. Create a learn to teach program for potential student instructors.; Administrative (20%) - Teach 1 or 2 group fitness classes a week and Train 1-2 clients. Submit items for purchase staying within the allocated department budget. Create surveys, analyze data, conduct evaluations and write reports. Assist in minimizing risk and enforcing risk management protocols. Assist with All Campus Recreation Student Staff Training in Fall and Spring. Promote all areas associated with the Fitness Program. Participate as an active member on the CSU Well-being committee and co-chair the CSU student well-being committee.; Personnel (20%) - Create, approve, edit schedules for group fitness instructors and personal trainers. Post positions, interview, hire and train student assistants. Evaluate student assistants on work performance.; Facility Maintenance (15%) - Report, find, follow up and submit equests for items that are broken. All other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications include: Master Degree from an accredited institution.; Experience in Management, exercise science, etc.; Current CPR , FA and AED certification or ability to obtain in 30 days.; Current Group Fitness Certification or ability to obtain in 30 days.; Current Personal Training Certification or ability to obtain in 30 days.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications include: Preference will be given to candidates who currently hold memberships and certifications with: NIRSA, or AFAA.

Proposed Salary

The proposed annualized salary range for this position is $40,253 - 43,784 and includes full benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities include: Ability to conduct Fitness Assessment.; Ability to plan, schedule, and facilitate programs.; Advance understanding of the Rec management software system Innosoft Fusion, Equest, and Cougar scheduler.; Ability to create reports and assessments on all programs and services.; Knowledge of the Wellness dimensions.; Flexibility in working some evenings.; Ability to lift 20-30 lbs equipment.; Valid Georgia License.; Complete Van Training.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact Lashica Thomas, Hiring Manager, via email at [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

• Excellence: Actively engaging outstanding methods in teaching, academic discovery, creative pursuits, student success, cultural enrichment and the overall campus community.
• Creativity: Pursuing distinction through inquiry and innovation, challenging convention and focusing on solutions.
• Engagement: Dynamic civic involvement and participation of students, faculty, staff and alumni in the university experience.
• Sustainability: Advancing fiscal responsibility, well-being, innovation, lifelong learning and environmental stewardship.
• Inclusion: Cultivating and championing a campus environment that welcomes diverse backgrounds, ideas, perspectives and practices.
• Servant Leadership: Leading through ethical empowerment and service.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to submit and successfully pass a background investigation to include reference checks and verification of academic credentials (if applicable). Other additional requirements may be required based upon specific position duties:

• A credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage;
• Pre-employment drug testing for positions with high-risk responsibilities.
• Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive a Columbus State University fleet vehicle or other vehicle designated as a fleet vehicle. A successful drug screening will be required as a condition of employment a randomly thereafter.

*Applicants for positions of trust may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. *

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond. Additionally, all members of the USG community must adhere to the USG Statement of Core Values must also be aware of and comply with the Board of Regents policies on Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Columbus State University is proud to be an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy of our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws.

Other Information

• This is a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is considered a position of trust.
• This position requires a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel.
• This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education

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