Job Title
Fitness CoordinatorAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
Coastal Bend Health Education CenterProposed Minimum Salary
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Job Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.
Who we are
As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.
What we want
The Fitness Coordinator, under general supervision, develops, implements and oversees wellness program activities and follow-up assessments for program participants. This role assists in program and participant evaluation.
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.
Required Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Three years of related experience in fitness programs
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Effective management skills
Ability to instruct fitness courses
Preferred Qualifications:
First Aid American Red Cross and CPT certified. Group Exercise Instructor certified
National Academic Sports Medicine (NASM)
Responsibilities:
Instruction/ Supervision
Provides group and individual wellness instruction classes using approved curriculum.
Provides strength training exercises with resistance as well as exercises focusing on balance and flexibility, all conducted within the class setting.
Guides participants in the correct execution of exercises to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Provides initial & follow-up assessments to class participants, which includes a health questionnaire, biometric screening (weight, BMI, and body fat percentage), and a fitness assessment to measure balance, muscular strength, and cardiovascular endurance.
Tailors exercises according to individual needs based off of the initial assessment.
Compares initial assessments to follow-up assessments to measure progress.
Provides supervision, training, and performance management feedback to assigned staff.
Provides input into the purchase of needed supplies and equipment for the program.
Curriculum
Reviews and updates wellness curriculum.
Organizes, schedules, implements, and evaluates fitness activities.
Develops and identifies wellness activities around the community to include walking areas, bike trails, community wellness programs, etc.
5%: Promotion
Networks with community partners and participants to recruit and promote wellness programs.
Performs other duties as assigned to support departmental goals and objectives.
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
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