Coordinator, Fitness & Wellness
Job Details
Texas State University
Coordinator, Fitness & Wellness
Posting Number: 2026604
Location: San Marcos
Department: Campus Recreation
Recruitment Type: Open Recruiting
Job Type: Full-Time
Monthly Salary: $3,554 - $3,750
Job Category: Non-Exempt
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of one year of professional work experience within campus recreation or related health/wellness field.
- Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Exercise Science, Health Education, Sport Management, Higher Education, or related field.
- Current CPR, AED, First Aid and or ability to obtain within 45 days.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Additional certifications/specializations in fitness and wellness (Pilates, Nutrition Counseling, etc.).
- Certified Group Fitness Instructor through a nationally accredited organization or ability to obtain within 45 days.
- Certified Personal Trainer through a nationally accredited organization or ability to obtain within 45 days.
Job Description:
The Coordinator of Fitness & Wellness will support the Assistant Director of Fitness & Wellness in leading and managing the administration and operation of the Fitness & Wellness program, consisting of group fitness and wellness activities, personal training, and weight room operations in the pursuit of inspiring Bobcats to be their best and create lasting memories.
Job Duties:
Program Management: 40%
- Assist in management of Fitness & Wellness program including group fitness and wellness programming, personal training and weightroom operations.
- Coordinate and manage day to day operations of Fitness & Wellness program/facility, including facility supervision, point of sale processes, website maintenance and implementing operational policies and procedures.
- Develop proposals and implement new ideas for the improvement of overall operations and growth of programs/services/usage.
- Collaborate with the marketing department to coordinate program area promotion to campus and community.
- Develop and conduct assessments of program goals annually. Report assessment results to leadership as documentation of programmatic outcomes supporting department and division goals.
- Coordinate the proposal, marketing, and hosting of fitness and wellness-focused special events and programming throughout the academic year.
Staff Development and Oversight: 30%
- Work with the Assistant Director (supervisor) of Fitness & Wellness to recruit, hire, train, supervise and evaluate approximately 60 student staff, including but limited to, 1 program manager, 15-20 student group fitness instructors, 10-15 student personal trainers, and 10-15 student weight room attendants.
- Conduct routine trainings and meetings with student staff and develop student staff schedules.
- Coordinate the implementation of continuing education in-services for all Fitness & Wellness student staff.
Administration and Budget Management: 10%
- Work with Assistant Director in the completion of overall area budget.
- Use budget forecasting models to project future payroll, equipment, operating expenses, and revenue. Monitor income and expenses.
- Purchase appropriate equipment and supplies as needed, with supervisor’s approval.
- Approve student staff time and ensure compliance with payroll and purchasing processes.
Risk Management and Safety: 10%
- Ensure compliance of staff with industry standard safety and risk management practices, facility and equipment inspections, and existing Campus Recreation policies and procedures.
- Acquire American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor certification within first year of employment.
- Assist with department wide safety refreshers, drills and trainings.
Other Duties: 10%
- Actively participate in departmental programs and projects designed to support the mission and goals of the university, division, and department.
- Serve on committees and task forces, as assigned.
- Other duties as requested or required, whether specifically mentioned in this job description.
- This position requires a flexible work schedule which at times will require frequent attendance during evenings and weekends. Additional hours may be required during peak periods.
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