Fitness Operations & Personal Training Lead

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

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.