Fitness Coordinator

Standard working schedule: 8:30am – 5:00pm

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

The fitness coordinator supervises and develops student employees and creates and administers fitness programs to provide opportunities for students to engage in meaningful beyond the classroom experiences. This position will directly manage group exercise and assist in managing personal training, small group training and educational-based fitness programs.

Primary responsibilities include:
• Hire, train, schedule & supervise approximately 60 fitness student employees. Design & facilitate training sessions with an emphasis on risk management, customer service, facility stewardship and group exercise and small group fitness-specific knowledge.
• Develop, market & manage the group exercise program based on current trends
• Create and administer program budget through the use of appropriate university financial policies and tools to ensure that revenue and expenses are at an optimal level
• Create risk management standards for equipment and facilities based on industry best practices

Masters degree in Student Services or related field and 1 year related experience, or bachelor’s degree and 3 years related experience.

Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification. In addition, a current certification must be held from either the Aerobic and Fitness Association or America (AFAA), American Council on Exercise (ACE) or the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). This position requires a variable work schedule. Early mornings, evening & weekend hours will be required. In addition, this position has been designated as essential personnel during inclement/hazardous weather and other emergencies. This position will also support the University’s mission and goals through participating in recruitment and retention activities, as appropriate, for prospective and current students.

Master’s degree Exercise Science, Recreation Management or related field and 1 year related experience.

Experience in student supervision and fitness programming organization, as well as the ability to instruct a variety of fitness programs.

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by December 20, 2019.

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.