**JOB SUMMARY**The Fitness Coordinator is responsible for the daily management and continued development of fitness and wellness facilities and programs within the department. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation & Wellness, this role provides leadership in student and part-time staff supervision, program development, facility and equipment oversight, risk management, assessment, and outreach. The Fitness Coordinator supports holistic well-being by offering inclusive, accessible, and innovative fitness and wellness opportunities for the Saint Louis University community.**PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES****Staff Management & Development*** Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, schedules, and evaluates a staff of 20+ student employees and part-time instructors, including group fitness instructors, personal trainers, and building maintenance* Provides ongoing professional development, certification renewal opportunities, and mentorship for staff* Conducts regular staff meetings, promotes a culture of accountability, and serves as a role model for inclusive, customer-centered service**Program & Service Coordination*** Oversees a comprehensive fitness program including group fitness classes, personal training, small group training, and specialized workshops* Develops and implements physical wellness initiatives (e.g., fitness challenges, stress relief programming, nutrition education collaboration) that complement campus-wide well-being goals* Incorporates new and emerging fitness and wellness trends that motivate students to make healthy choices* Manages class scheduling, registration, and cancellation processes for all programs**Facility & Equipment Oversight*** Oversees the daily operations of fitness spaces in the Simon Recreation Center, including: 25,000 sq. ft. of fitness space with 200+ pieces of cardio and strength equipment, six multipurpose gym courts, five multipurpose rooms, a spinning studio, fitness assessment room and an indoor track* Coordinates preventative maintenance, cleaning, and repair of all fitness equipment* Tracks equipment inventory and usage and develop equipment replacement plans**Assessment, Data & Budget*** Collects and analyzes participation data, satisfaction surveys, and usage trends; prepares reports for leadership* Manages program budgets, including payroll, equipment purchasing, and cost estimates* Contributes to departmental strategic planning and assessment efforts**Marketing, Outreach & Collaboration*** Partners with the Assistant Director and other marketing staff to promote fitness and wellness services* Develops outreach initiatives that increase participation and reduce barriers to access* Collaborates with the Division of Student Development and other University partners to integrate wellness programming across campus* Represents the department on campus committees and at professional conferences**Other*** Performs other duties as assigned**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES*** Knowledge of collegiate recreation and fitness program operations* Knowledge of exercise science principles, fitness programming methodologies, and emerging health and wellness trends* Knowledge of risk management and injury prevention practices in fitness and recreational environments* Knowledge of fitness facility operations and equipment management* Knowledge of fitness equipment* Strong organizational and documentational skills* Strong coordination, collaboration, and communication skills* Strong leadership and student development skills* Strong presentation skills* Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed* Ability to assess participation data and program outcomes to inform continuous improvement of fitness offerings* Ability to troubleshoot fitness equipment issues and coordinate repairs* Ability to promote inclusive, accessible, and engaging fitness environments that support diverse abilities and experience level**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS*** Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, Health Promotion, or related field* National certification in group fitness or personal training (e.g., ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NSCA) or willingness to pursue certification within first 90 days* CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within first 90 days)* Mental Health First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within first 90 days)**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS*** Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports Management, Student Affairs, Wellness, or closely related field* Positive full-time work experience in collegiate, community, or commercial fitness environment, with specific experience in programming and/or facility operations* Experience supervising, managing, and mentoring staff, to include recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and disciplining* Leadership experience with consistently progressive responsibilities in a fitness, university, or recreational setting* Familiarity with Fusion or similar recreation management software* Participation in professional organizations, research, and scholarship, and/or professional development such as association leadership or presentationsThis is a full-time hourly position. Pay starting at $20.67/hour (commensurate with experience), plus benefits including vacation and sick leave, health/dental/vision/life insurance, 403B retirement savings plan and match, tuition remission, employee assistance program and wellness program.**Function**Student LifeScheduled Weekly Hours:40Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.
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