Fitness Coordinator

Kettering, City of (OH); Kettering (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

OPERS retirement

Job summary

The City of Kettering’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department seeks a Full-Time Fitness Coordinator to oversee operations at the Kettering Fitness & Wellness Center and the Kettering Recreation Complex. The role includes staff management, program development, and ensuring equipment safety and cleanliness.

Flexibility is essential; the position may require early mornings, evenings, and weekends. A strong background in fitness/wellness and budget experience are highly valued for

Qualifications

• Knowledge of modern fitness/wellness principles including facility supervision and equipment maintenance.
• Experience in budget preparation and management.
• Strong organizational, supervisory, and customer-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations at the Fitness & Wellness Center and the Recreation Complex.
• Hire, train, schedule, and evaluate staff.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety of equipment and facilities.
• Develop marketing strategies to promote memberships and programs.
• Maintain budget and contribute to annual goals and plans.
• Prepare reports and data as needed.

Skills

Fitness principles

Budget management

Customer service

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science or related field

Job description

The City of Kettering’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is recruiting to fill the position of:

Full-Time Fitness Coordinator

• $20.19 to $26.79 per hour
• Vacation, Sick leave and Holiday pay
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• OPERS retirement

Submission deadline is 5 p.m. (EDT) on Monday, November 2, 2026.

Position Overview:

The City of Kettering’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is recruiting to fill the full-time position of Fitness Coordinator. This position develops and oversees operations at the Kettering Fitness & Wellness Center and the Kettering Recreation Complex as needed, including fitness/wellness staff, equipment and facilities, programs and activities. This position must have knowledge of modern fitness/wellness principles including fitness facility supervision, fitness equipment usage and maintenance. This position reports to the Fitness & Wellness Supervisor. This position offers a flexible schedule and will occasionally require early mornings, evenings, and weekends to support fitness operations, programs, special events, and the needs of our patrons and staff. While a regular schedule will be established, flexibility is essential to ensure adequate coverage and consistent support across our fitness facilities.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Develops and oversees operations at the Kettering Fitness & Wellness Center and the Kettering Recreation Complex as needed including fitness/wellness staff, equipment and facilities, programs and activities.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative Only):

• Responsible for fitness membership sales, processes, procedures, and related transactions;
• Assists in hiring, training, scheduling, payroll approval and evaluating staff;
• Ensures cleanliness and preventative maintenance of equipment and facility to ensure safety of patrons;
• Works in conjunction with the Fitness & Wellness Supervisor to develop marketing strategies to promote membership, programs and events;
• Assist in the development and maintenance of the budget;
• Assists in developing, implementing and meeting annual goals and objectives and strategic plans;
• Develops requested reports, statistics and data;
• Works with department and city staff to implement interdepartmental programs and special events;
• Serves on cross-functional groups such as departmental meetings, departmental retreats, city-wide committees, etc;
• Evaluates programs/activities/events, equipment, facilities, policies/procedures and makes recommendations to the Fitness & Wellness Supervisor and Recreation Operations Superintendent;
• Researches, develops and coordinates new and existing fitness and wellness program that are interest to the public;
• Keeps abreast of community fitness/wellness programs and trends of the future;
• Responsible for Fitness Center staffing during all regularly scheduled hours;
• Communicates with appropriate school personnel regarding facility closings and events and communicates those to patrons;
• Follows through and enforces all policies and procedures established by the City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department;
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff members, volunteers and the general public;
• Carries out any assigned responsibilities relating to the City of Kettering Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department as directed by the supervisory staff;
• Regular and predictable on-site attendance required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Must have knowledge of modern fitness/wellness principles including fitness facility supervision, fitness equipment usage and maintenance. Must have the ability to meet and associate with the public in a positive, enthusiastic and professional manner. Must show initiative, professional assertiveness and follow-through in assigned responsibilities. Experience in budget preparation and management desirable. Must have good organizational skills; a reputation for excellence in customer service; strong supervisory and interpersonal skills.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Experience in management and industry (fitness instructing, health/fitness program development, fitness center operations, etc.) and supervisory experience preferred. Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Exercise Science or a related field preferred. Personal training and/or health/fitness instructor certification is preferred.