Fitness Coordinator

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Employee and dependent scholarship

Retirement plan with university match

Workplace culture that values time off

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a Fitness Coordinator to lead daily operation of Campus Recreation’s fitness facilities and the Personal Training program. You will supervise student staff, ensure safe and welcoming environments, and develop programs.

You’ll recruit and grow trainers, monitor program quality and customer satisfaction, and contribute to budgeting, assessments, and cross-campus collaboration. Teaching may be involved in FITN 222.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; graduate assistant experience acceptable for the experience requirement.
• Experience administering personal training and operating a fitness facility with varied equipment.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 3 months; instructor certification preferred.
• Supervisory experience and ability to manage student staff and budget processes.
• Knowledge of exercise science principles and fitness programming.
• Minimum one nationally accredited personal training or strength and conditioning certification.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operation of all strength and cardiovascular fitness areas.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Personal Trainers.
• Coordinate client onboarding and trainer assignments; monitor program quality and satisfaction.
• Supervise the Fitness Graduate Assistant and large student teams; develop leaders.
• Assist with budgeting; collect assessment data; coordinate equipment maintenance and safety.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Exercise science principles

Technology skills

Program development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

NSCA CSCS

NSCA CPT

ACE

ACSM

NASM

Job description

Working Title

Fitness Coordinator

Department

Campus Recreation-0965

Description Of Work

The Fitness Coordinator provides leadership for the daily operation of Campus Recreation’s fitness facilities and Personal Training program.

Fitness Operations

• Oversee daily operation of all strength and cardiovascular fitness areas.
• Supervise student staff.
• Ensure safe, clean, and welcoming fitness environments.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate risk management practices and facility inspections.
• Assist with the coordination of equipment maintenance, inventory management, and recommendations for equipment replacement planning.

Personal Training Program

• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Personal Trainers.
• Develop and grow the Personal Training program.
• Monitor program quality, participation, and customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate client onboarding and trainer assignments.
• Develop new services and programming.

Student Staff Leadership

• Supervise a large student employee team.
• Develop student leaders.
• Provide ongoing training and mentorship.
• Conduct evaluations.
• Create a positive team culture.

Instruction & Education

• Teach or assist in the administration of academic credit courses each semester as assigned, such as FITN 222: Intro to Personal Training.
• Assist with educational workshops.

Administration

• Assist with budgeting.
• Supervise the Fitness Graduate Assistant.
• Collect assessment data.
• Collaborate with other Campus Recreation staff and campus partners.
• Support departmental initiatives.

About Us

When you join our team as a full‑time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Retirement plans with university match
• A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Learn more about working at UNL : https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with personal training administration and operation of a fitness facility with a robust offering of strength and cardio equipment.
• Graduate assistant experience would meet the 1 year experience requirement.
• CPR /First Aid (or the ability to obtain within 3 months of hire), including acquiring instructor certification
• Supervisory skills
• Appropriate technology skills.
• Knowledge of exercise science principles.
• Must have a minimum of one nationally accredited personal training or strength and conditioning certification (i.e. NSCA - CSCS , NSCA - CPT , ACE , ACSM , NASM ).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Education Administration, Sport Management, Nutrition, Health Promotion, Recreation Administration or related field.
• Two or more years teaching strength training courses and managing a strength training/fitness facility.
• Budget development and administration experience.
• Teaching experience.
• Personal training certification.
• Equipment purchasing experience.
• Preferred to have two nationally accredited fitness certifications including Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (i.e. NSCA , ACE , ACSM , AFAA , NASM , USAW ).

Posted Salary

$50,000/yr. minimum