Fitness & Membership Coordinator

University of North Texas at Dallas, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago

Location: Denton, TEXAS

Job Type: FullTime

Deadline: ;

Position Details
Position Information

UNT System Overview	Welcome to the University of North Texas System . The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco , the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law , and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth . We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Posting Title	Fitness & Membership Coordinator
Department	UNT-Recreational Sports-160720
Job Location	Denton
Full Time/Part Time	Full-Time
Retirement Eligibility	TRS Eligible
Additional Retirement Information	For more information on retirement plan options, please visit https://hr.untsystem.edu/benefits/retirement-plans/index.php .
Salary Information	Starting at $48,531.60
Department Summary	Rec Sports provides programs and services to the university community. The goal is to provide a positive environment to assist those individuals in exploring and learning about recreation and fitness activities, in order to enhance a better quality of life and to become active members of the community. We provide various programs including intramural sports, informal recreation, sport clubs, fitness, special events, outdoor pursuits and aquatics.
Position Overview	This position is responsible for assisting in the overall coordination of the fitness program and for assisting in membership strategy, tracking, reporting, and outreach at UNT Denton and Frisco Landing Fitness Center. This includes recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising all fitness employees, coordinating group fitness schedules, teaching group fitness classes and personal training clients, planning and executing fitness programs and events, safety and accident prevention, equipment maintenance, and staff administration. This also includes involvement with member recruitment, engagement and retention strategies, developing membership drives and campaigns, creating and leading outreach events and tracking/reporting memberships.

Additional Posting Details

Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor’s Degree in related field and two years of professional related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Preferred Qualifications	• Hold one or more specialty group fitness certifications such as Zumba, Yoga or Kickboxing • Experience in a collegiate recreational sports program • Experience in supervising student staff • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Recreation or related field
Required License / Registration / Certification	Must hold a group fitness or personal training certification in ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, Cooper or other national level certification
Work Schedule	1:00pm-10:00pm Monday-Friday Schedule varies depending on current programming. Some weekends required.
Driving University Vehicle	Yes
Security Sensitive	This is a security sensitive position.
EEO Statement	The University of North Texas System and its component institutions are committed to equal opportunity and comply with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of North Texas System and its component institutions do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, and employment practices.
Classification Title	Recreation Program Specialist
Physical Requirements	Carrying, Cleaning, Crawling, Driving, Kneeling, Lifting or moving up to 75 pounds, Pulling , Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Squatting, Stooping, Bending, Standing, Twisting, Walking, Writing, Grasp, Talk or Hear, Ability to communicate

Job Duties

o	Programming – Assist in implementing a variety of fitness programs and events at UNT Denton, across campus and at Frisco Landing. Work with other Rec Sports program areas and other departments across campus to collaborate on events/programs.

o	Staff Administration – Assist in hiring, training, scheduling and evaluating staff for the fitness program, including weight room supervisors, Frisco weight room supervisors, personal trainers and group fitness instructors. Follow university procedures for hiring full time and part time staff. Know and follow the student employment policy. Assist in developing and implementing new program assessment tools to assess program needs, participant satisfaction and overall feedback.

Staff Administration – Assist in hiring, training, scheduling and evaluating staff for the fitness program, including weight room supervisors, Frisco weight room supervisors, personal trainers and group fitness instructors. Follow university procedures for hiring full time and part time staff. Know and follow the student employment policy. Assist in developing and implementing new program assessment tools to assess program needs, participant satisfaction and overall feedback.

o	Facility Management – Assist with the day-to-day operations of the group fitness studios, weight room and Frisco Landing Fitness Center. Ensure that the studios remain clean, all equipment is stored properly, announcements and marketing are up to date and issues are reported in a timely fashion. In the weight room and at Frisco Landing, ensure that cleaning expectations are being met by student staff and that equipment is aligned and stored properly.

Facility Management – Assist with the day-to-day operations of the group fitness studios, weight room and Frisco Landing Fitness Center. Ensure that the studios remain clean, all equipment is stored properly, announcements and marketing are up to date and issues are reported in a timely fashion. In the weight room and at Frisco Landing, ensure that cleaning expectations are being met by student staff and that equipment is aligned and stored properly.

o	Teaching & Training – Maintain regular group fitness classes on the schedule, and substitute and take on personal training clients as needed. Coordinate and lead group fitness instructor (ACE) and personal trainer (ACE) prep courses. Provide staff development and training opportunities for student staff each semester.

o	Fiscal Management – Assist with purchasing equipment and supplies for the fitness program and complete payroll for student staff.

o	Communication – Communicates in a clean and concise manner that helps the listener avoid confusion. Interacts with others in a way that builds relationships. Responds to verbal and written responses in a prompt and timely manner.

o	Risk Management – Assist in ensuring that all spaces and equipment used by the fitness program are in safe and usable condition. Work with the appropriate maintenance staff/company/facility manager to ensure that necessary repairs are made. Obtain and maintain American Red Cross CPro Instructor Certification. Lead courses to train staff in emergency response and how to diffuse difficult situations. Ensure all staff maintain proper certifications applicable to their position.

Risk Management – Assist in ensuring that all spaces and equipment used by the fitness program are in safe and usable condition. Work with the appropriate maintenance staff/company/facility manager to ensure that necessary repairs are made. Obtain and maintain American Red Cross
CPro Instructor Certification. Lead courses to train staff in emergency response and how to diffuse difficult situations. Ensure all staff maintain proper certifications applicable to their position.

o	UNT Frisco – Travel to UNT Frisco campus to assist in oversight of facility and provide fitness opportunities to students.

o	Memberships – Assist in developing, implementing and leading Rec Sports’ member recruitment, engagement and retention strategies. Assist in tracking and reporting membership numbers. Coordinate with marketing to develop membership drives and campaigns to increase memberships. Create and implement special events, Fitness on the Go events (lunch & learns, stretch breaks, group fitness classes for departments/organizations) and promotional activities.

Memberships – Assist in developing, implementing and leading Rec Sports’ member recruitment, engagement and retention strategies. Assist in tracking and reporting membership numbers. Coordinate with marketing to develop membership drives and campaigns to increase memberships. Create and implement special events, Fitness on the Go events (lunch & learns, stretch breaks, group fitness classes for departments/organizations) and promotional activities.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number	S7860P
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting	https://jobs.untsystem.edu/postings/80478

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