Coordinator, Fitness

The Coordinator of fitness coordinates, markets, and facilitates health and fitness programming that supports the health and well-being of the University community. The coordinator plays a key role in engaging the community through innovative fitness initiatives, outreach, and educational programming. The Coordinator oversees fitness staff and operations, including recruitment, training, and ongoing professional development.

• Plans, schedules, and promotes a variety of health and fitness programs, including fitness classes, wellness workshops, fitness challenges, personal training, nutrition counseling, and massage therapy
• Oversees fitness programs and services within the Wellness and Success Center, including group fitness, personal training, health and wellness education, and fitness challenges
• Recruits, hires, supervises, and schedules fitness program staff, including Personal Trainers, Group Fitness Instructors, and Fitness Center Attendants
• Designs and implements systems to foster participant accountability, evaluate program outcomes, and recognize achievements
• Develops and administers assessment tools to evaluate program effectiveness in alignment with the department's strategic goals
• Coordinates and facilitates health and fitness programs and services for UHD students, UHD employees, and community members
• Actively supports and participates in university-wide events such as One Main Event, Welcome Week, Health Fair, and Orientation.
• Serves as a program advisor, providing leadership and guidance for student and staff engagement in fitness initiatives.

• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Direct Reports:

• Part-Time Employees

Delegation of Work:

• Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• Regularly supervises and assigns work to subordinate(s)

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years of job-related experience

License/Certification:

• American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED and First Aid (Within 30 days of employment)

• Relevant Certifications related to Group Fitness Instruction and/or Personal Training
• Current group fitness instructor for one or multiple fitness classes including strength, aerobic or dance focused

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of fitness programs, and facilities available in a higher education environment, and of the related trends, issues, and accepted practices.
• Knowledge of best practices in group fitness instruction and personal training

Skills:

• Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; good leadership skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to work as part of a team;
• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community.

Primary Work Location:

• Works in gymnasium or other physical training room (2 - 4 hours) and a sports field or court (2 - 4 hours).

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements; individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks. Work involves occasional exposure to elements, such as extreme or inclement temperatures. Must have precise hand-eye coordination, good spatial awareness, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Must have the ability to move items of up to 45lbs.

Commitment to Excellence - UHD

• Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within established time frames.
• Continuously strives to improve work performance.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
• Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.

Dependability

• Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
• Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
• Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
• Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.

Flexibility

• Willingly adjusts to changing work assignments or conditions.
• Open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure.
• Views changes as opportunities for learning and professional development.
• Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.
• Promptly responds to changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations.

Integrity

• Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
• Respects and complies with department and university policies, procedures, and work rules.

Proficiency

• Possesses required job skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to competently perform his/her job duties and assignments.

Respect and Cooperation

• Treats others with courtesy, respect, and dignity in the workplace.
• Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others ideas, thoughts, and opinions.

Work Leadership

• Leads the work of assigned staff.
• Assigns projects and tasks with clear instructions and understanding of work to be performed.
• Mentors and guides by sharing expertise, knowledge of work rules and procedures, and best practices.
• Follows up to ensure tasks and projects are completed within reasonable timeframes.

Focus on Customer Service

• Focuses on customer's needs and expectations. (Customers can be students, external constituents, employees, or university guests.)
• Respectfully ascertains customer's needs and determines appropriate response.
• Promptly responds by providing requested information, takes appropriate action, or refers customer to appropriate individual or department.
• If further actions need to be taken, advises customers of realistic timeframes for a response to their request.
• Follows up with customers on outstanding requests in a timely manner.
• Tactfully explains to customers why their needs and/or expectations cannot be met if the university does not provide the requested information or services.

Student Success Indirect Support

• Contributes to student success by assisting students with anything that supports their student experience, whether directly or indirectly.
• Helps students navigate their way through the different offices, programs, and services at the university and/or connects students with the appropriate party(ies).
• Connects students with services or resources that can help them with career exploration, goal selection, and ongoing academic assistance.
• Helps students build peer support networks.
• Encourages student participation in out-of-class activities.
• Provides encouragement and guidance to foster student success.
• Treats students with respect
• Maintains the learning environment to ensure quality and/or sound pedagogy.