Graduate Assistant, Fitness Programs
Job Summary
The Graduate Assistant, Fitness Programs reports directly to the
Assistant Director of Fitness and provides leadership and
operational support for the Department of University Recreation
& Wellness. The position assists with the oversight of group
fitness, personal training, and fitness attendant programs,
including staff development, scheduling, program administration,
events, and participant engagement.
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
- Work directly with the Assistant Director of Fitness to develop
and manage daily operations for the Group Fitness and Fitness
Attendant programs.
Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, and
ongoing development of Group Fitness instructors and Fitness
Attendant staff.
Coordinate monthly staff meetings that include personal and
professional development, continuing education, and program
updates.
Teach at least one group fitness class each week.
Manage Group Fitness registration through Fusion and assist
with developing the group fitness schedule each semester.
Assist with new instructor training and oversee semesterly
instructor evaluations.
Collaborate with appropriate campus partners to provide
effective, diverse, and holistic fitness and wellness
programming.
Oversee fitness participation challenges, including marketing,
participant recruitment, engagement, and retention
initiatives.
Coordinate and maintain Group Fitness instructor
scheduling.
Plan, program, and oversee Group Fitness events, including
FitCraze, Sprint to the Finish Fest, and other department
initiatives.
Support the Fitness Facilities Program Assistant in carrying
out program responsibilities.
Facilitate risk management drills for Fitness Attendant
staff.
Assist with Fitness Attendant scheduling, time-off
coordination, monthly meetings, and staff development.
Assist with developing, enforcing, and evaluating program
policies and procedures.
Attend weekly Fitness Team meetings to support program
operations.
Attend monthly University Recreation & Wellness
professional staff and program meetings.
Assist with University Recreation & Wellness signature
events; dates will be provided upon hire.
Serve on one University Recreation & Wellness department
committee.
Ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and
regulatory requirements in all aspects of program
administration.
Other Duties
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and acceptance into a graduate program at
Florida Gulf Coast University.
- Demonstrated experience with group fitness and/or personal
training.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain within six months of hire,
at least one nationally accredited group fitness or personal
training certification.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting or supervising student employees in a
collegiate recreation, fitness, wellness, or related
environment.
- Experience coordinating group fitness programs, staff
schedules, training, evaluations, participation challenges, or
special events.
- Experience using Fusion, When to Work, Eagle Link, Canvas,
SharePoint, or similar scheduling and campus software systems.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to operate a personal computer with proficiency in
Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook,
and ability to learn new applications and systems.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple
projects and priorities with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work successfully both independently and as a member
of a team.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in
a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in problem-solving and sound decision-making
techniques.
- Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
skills.
- Ability to interact professionally and represent the department
and university positively.
- Ability to think critically and creatively, maintain a high
standard of integrity, and incorporate best practices in fitness
program administration.
- Ability to work a consistent schedule of 15-20 hours per week
during the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
- Ability to work in person during department office hours,
Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and outside
regular office hours as needed.
- Work nights and weekends as needed to support programs and
events.
- Ability to serve as a Graduate Assistant for the Fall, Spring,
and Summer semesters.
FGCU is a State University System of Florida member and an Equal
Opportunity and Equal Access employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or
protected veteran status.
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