Fitness Coordinator

University of South Carolina

South Carolina

On-site

USD 50,000 - 72,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

13 Paid Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

15 paid vacation days

15 paid sick days

Job summary

University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC seeks a Manager of Student Recreation to lead a fitness team, manage programs and supervise student staff. The role emphasizes customer service, campus engagement, and resource management to enhance student life.

Primary duties include enriching student experiences, program oversight, facilities maintenance, and financial and administrative duties within Campus Recreation.

Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Must possess current American Red Cross First Aid/ CPR / AED instructor certification or acquire within 180 days of hire date.
Must possess one of the following fitness certifications (Personal Training or Strength and Conditioning) from ACE, AFAA, NASM, ACSM or acquire within 180 days of hire date.

Responsibilities

Student Enrichment: Support development of students’ academic and personal goals.
Program Management: Contribute to the success of a program with objectives to achieve.
Building & Grounds Maintenance: Care for facilities and grounds, safety and operability.
Student Services: Aid student learning experience and academic resource needs.
Financial operations: Planning, analysis and control of funds; ensure compliance with policies and laws.
Administrative Support: Manage scheduling, customer service, data entry, documentation, and records.

Skills

Student supervision

Fitness programming

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Emergency action plans

Instruction to students

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in Exercise Science/Rec/Facilities/Student Services

Job description

Manager, Student Recreation

Location: Columbia, SC

Contract type: Full Time

Hours per week: 37.5

State Pay Range: G08

USC Market Range: MRE - $49,700 $60,882 $72,065

Anticipated Hiring Range: $49,700 - $72,065

Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Professional Development Opportunities
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave
15 paid vacation days
15 paid sick days

We Have the Job for You! The Fitness Coordinator contributes to the success of Campus Recreation by serving on the fitness team and assisting with fitness-related programs, operations and equipment. This position will supervise student employees, provide opportunities for participation in both informal and structured fitness programs, and maintain equipment inventory. Additionally, this position supports the overall success of the University and the well‑being of the USC community by fostering a positive and welcoming environment through collaboration, teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to belonging in all interactions with students, staff, faculty, and patrons. Through exceptional customer service, meaningful engagement, and a commitment to continuous improvement, this position enhances the student experience while advancing unit, departmental, and University goals. Performance is guided by the department’s foundational expectations of adaptability, purposeful work, effective communication, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Primary Duties Include:

Student Enrichment – Support the development of students’ academic and personal goals. Provide opportunities for student engagement within the USC community through all phases of employment
Program Management – Contribute to the success of a program that has been established with specific objectives to achieve. The program may focus on a single initiative or a series of related projects
Building & Grounds Maintenance – Responsible for the continuous care of the University’s facilities and grounds, ensuring safety, cleanliness and continued operability
Student Services – Contribute to the quality of students learning experience and academic success by transitioning students to a campus environment and meeting any specific academic resource needs they may have
Financial operations – Complete planning, analysis and control operations responsible for the management of funds. Ensure compliance with university policies and state and federal laws and regulations
Administrative Support – Ensure effectiveness of daily operations of supported areas which may include scheduling, customer service, data entry, documentation, records management, and assisting in the specific needs of the area

Perks:

Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
15 paid vacation days
15 paid sick days
13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
An engaging and collaborative environment.

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Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

Must possess a current American Red Cross First Aid/ CPR / AED instructor certification or acquire within 180 days of hire date.
Must possess one of the following fitness certification(s) (Personal Training or Strength and Conditioning) from an accredited national organization ( ACE , AFAA , NASM , ACSM ) or acquire within 180 days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Recreation, Facility Management, Student Services Experience or related field, 1 year related experience.
Next term graduates will be considered if they will be able to obtain their degree by the date of employment.
Relevant experience in general fitness management and personal training oversight.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Skilled in student supervision and fitness programming organization, as well as the ability to instruct a variety of fitness programs. Ability to supervise student employees and complete detailed reports. Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills. Ability to make sound decisions and implement emergency action plans when needed. Ability to successfully implement creative, state of the art fitness programs. Ability to teach a variety of fitness programs to participants and provide training / instruction to student employees.

Job Duty Student Enrichment:

Support the development of students’ academic and personal goals. Provide opportunities for student engagement within the USC community through all phases of employment.

Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate student staff by fostering a high-impact student employment experience that integrates NACE competencies and other high-impact practices across the full employment lifecycle. Support students’ personal and professional growth through intentional interviewing, hiring and onboarding processes, 1:1 and/or team meetings, providing constructive feedback, and implementing performance management and evaluation processes, promoting the development of career readiness and transferable skills through student employment.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25

Job Duty Program Management:

Contribute to the success of a program that has been established with specific objectives to achieve. The program may focus on a single initiative or a series of related projects. Objectives are aligned to a strategic plan or statement of work that guides the operations of the area.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25

Job Duty Building & Grounds Maintenance:

Responsible for the continuous care of the University’s facilities and grounds, ensuring safety, cleanliness and continued operability.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15

Job Duty Student Services:

Contribute to the quality of students learning experience and academic success by transitioning students to a campus environment and meeting any specific academic resource needs they may have.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15

Job Duty Financial Operations:

Complete planning, analysis and control operations responsible for the management of funds. Ensure compliance with university policies, and state and federal laws and regulations.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10

Job Duty Administrative Support:

Serve the administrative needs of the unit. Ensure effectiveness of daily operations of supported areas which may include scheduling, customer service, data entry, documentation, records management, and assisting in the specific needs of the area.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5

Job Duty Other Duties as Assigned

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5

Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category

Posting Detail Information Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 09/09/2026 Job Close Date 10/04/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a job-related field and 3 or more years of job-related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job-related certification, training, education, and/or experience?
- Yes
- No
* Do you possess a current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED instructor certification or the ability to acquire certification within 180 days of hire date?
- Yes
- No
* Do you possess one of the following fitness certification(s) (Personal Training or Strength and Conditioning) from an accredited national organization (ACE, AFAA, NASM, ACSM) or the ability to acquire a certification within 180 days of hire date?
- Yes
- No

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