Fitness Coordinator

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Type of Position:
Professional Staff – Student Affairs

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular


Work Shift:
Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

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As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:
Fitness & Wellness

Department’s Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
The Group Fitness Coordinator reports to and assists the Assistant Director for Fitness with the daily operations of the University Recreation fitness programs. This coordinator is responsible for daily operations of the group fitness programs, including participant experience, staff supervision and annual reporting.
Develop and implement special event programming promoting fitness, wellness, recreation and certification workshops. Create and implement short- and long-term goals in program area assessment, learning outcomes, strategic planning, and other departmental initiatives that drive growth, continuous improvement, quality of programs and participation satisfaction. Develop and enforce policies and procedures within areas of responsibility including program and staff manuals. Maintain comprehensive participation and program records for activity, semester, and annual reporting. Prepare, forecast, and monitor all annual income and expenses for group exercise cost center, including payroll, maintenance, and equipment. Collaborate with Assistant Director for Marketing to design and implement an effective marketing plan for group fitness programs. Be knowledgeable with program and departmental software applications and website maintenance. Manage program inventory including purchasing, equipment replacement plans, and long-term program planning. Assess risk management policies and procedures within group fitness and maintain program compliance to department, university and industry standards.
Coordinate, develop, and implement comprehensive & diverse group fitness class offerings in multiple facilities each semester that reflect interests of university community and members. Manage recruitment, hiring, training, scheduling, payroll, supervision and evaluation of group exercise instructors, fitness monitors, and program assistants. Create and implement workshops and trainings to develop group exercise instructors based on current industry standards. Document and evaluate staff performance. Develop staff leadership and development opportunities specific to group fitness programming. Manage traveling trainer on-demand fitness program requests from university community.
Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, recreation management, higher education, or related field is required from an accredited institution of higher education 

• At least two years of experience leading group fitness instruction

• Demonstration of experience coordinating and leading group fitness programming

• Current Group Fitness Instructor certification through AFAA, ACE, ACSM, NSCA or NASM or a nationally accredited organization

 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Master’s degree in recreation, exercise science, higher education, or related field is required from an accredited institution of higher education 

• At least three or more years of progressive experience designing and leading fitness programming 

 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):   

• Knowledge of national trends and practices in fitness programming  

• Knowledge of risk management policies and procedures  

• Ability to teach multiple group fitness class formats  

• Ability to teach nationally recognized group fitness certifications  

• Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required    

• Ability to supervise and evaluate part-time staff  

• Ability to create and monitor annual budgets  

• Ability to adequately train and supervise part-time student employees  

• Ability to evaluate, assess, and report on program outputs and outcomes  

• Ability to balance multiple assignments, deadlines, and tasks  

• Ability to work in a team environment  

• Ability to create environments that foster equitable participation of all groups while seeking to address and acknowledge issues of oppression, privilege and power 

• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire  

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

$40,000

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Lauren Campbell
Asst. Director for Fitness
[email protected]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

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Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Walking

Occasional Physical Activity:
Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching

Benefits Eligible:
No