Group Fitness Coordinator

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University invites applications for a Group Fitness Coordinator in Columbus. The role supports the Group Fitness Manager in program oversight, staffing, scheduling, and delivering engaging fitness experiences for students and staff.

Responsibilities include leading HR duties for student staff, coordinating in-house trainings (Buckeye PT Prep, BuckeyeFIT), evaluating programs, procuring equipment, and generating periodic reports to inform improvements and promotions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of relevant experience required; 4–8 preferred.
• Experience in fitness management, group fitness programming, and staff supervision.
• Certification from AFAA, ACE, NCSA, or ACSM is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Group Fitness Manager in overseeing the program and staff.
• Plan and execute in-house employee trainings and fitness events.
• Manage equipment purchasing, maintenance, and facility needs.
• Develop reports on program utilization and outcomes weekly, monthly, and annually.

Skills

Fitness management

Group fitness instruction

Certification (ACSM/AFAA/ACE/NCSA)

HR oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Group Fitness Coordinator# Careers## Group Fitness CoordinatorApply: Columbus Campus: Full time: Posted Today: R162067Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [e-mail]. If you have questions while submitting an application, please review these frequently asked questions.**Current Employees and Students:**If you are currently employed or enrolled as a student at The Ohio State University, please log in to Workday to use the internal application process.Welcome to The Ohio State University's career site. We invite you to apply to positions of interest. In order to ensure your application is complete, you must complete the following:* Ensure you have all necessary documents available when starting the application process. You can review the additional job description section on postings for documents that may be required.* Prior to submitting your application, please review and update (if necessary) the information in your candidate profile as it will transfer to your application.## Job Title:Group Fitness Coordinator## Department:Student Life | Recreational Sports AdministrationThe Group Fitness Coordinator will assist the Group Fitness Manager in the management and oversight of the Group Fitness program. This role provides direct oversight and HR functions of student staff in the group fitness area; especially; Group Fitness Instructors, Group Fitness Lead Instructors, Group Fitness Room Monitors and Group Fitness Supervisors. Manages the Group Fitness Outreach Program (Fitness in Motion); works in conjunction with the Group Fitness Manager and Personal Training Coordinator to plan and execute in-house employee training programs (Buckeye PT Prep and BuckeyeFIT), fitness staff trainings, evaluations, workshops, and seminars, and all fitness-specific special events and promotions; performs research, purchasing and maintenance of group exercise and audio visual equipment along with other supplies and facility needs; assists in the assessment of fitness programs and services and build reports with necessary statistical information on a weekly, monthly, semester and annual basis; serve in role of Group Fitness Manager in their absence; other duties as assigned.MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 3 years of relevant experience required. 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred. At least 3-4 years of relevant experience in fitness, specifically in fitness management, group fitness instruction, class programming, and certification from one of the following organizations: AFAA, ACE, NCSA, or ACSM.DESIRED QUALIFICATIONSMaster’s degree; previous related experience in a university campus recreation setting and previous management experience.## Additional Information:CRM: FUNCTION: Student Life, SUB-FUNCTION: Recreational Sports, CAREER BAND: People Leader – Managerial, CAREER LEVEL: Manager 1, Recreational Sports.MISSIONThe Office of Student Life fosters students’ development, learning, well-being and sense of belonging; empowers students to achieve their academic, personal and professional goals; and prepares students to be engaged in a global society.## Location:Recreation and Physical Activity Center (0246)## Position Type:Regular## Scheduled Hours:40## **Shift:**First Shift***Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.***