The Fitness Coordinator is responsible for executing the development, management and supervision of all fitness programs, which include but not limited to group exercise, personal training, instructional programs and wellness activities.  The coordinator will assist the Associate Director with hiring, training, scheduling, supervision and evaluation of group exercise instructors and personal trainers.  Instructing/leading exercise classes/programs as needed.

The position will serve as manger on duty a minimum of three times a week and occasional weekends.  As manager on duty, this individual will manage the day-to-day operations of the fitness center to include supervision of staff, financial transactions, member sales and service. 

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate the oversight of all health and fitness programs, which include but are not limited to group fitness, personal training, instructional programs and wellness activities. 

• Act as Manager on Duty a minimum of three times a week which will include at least one evening shift and occasional weekends.

• Administrative work to include reviewing and updating training procedures and manuals to meet and maintain industry standards.

• Hire, train, and evaluate group exercise instructors and assist the Associate Director with the personal training staff.

• Department duties include participating in the development of programs, departmental objectives, and long range planning by performing research, providing recommendations, and implementing plans as appropriate.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position supervises 5 students and 5 - 10 part time staff.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Full-time.

• 35 hours per week.

Please apply on the American University website:

https://american.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/AU/details/Fitness-Coordinator_R4168-1

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Master's degree.

• 2 - 4 years of relevant experience.

• Experience in group exercise instruction and/or administration.

• At least one nationally recognized and accredited group exercise certification.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated basis experience coordinating fitness/wellness programs with specific experience supporting the growth and development of group exercise and/or personal training programs in a collegiate setting.

About American University

American University Recreational Sports and Fitness – American University is a private liberal arts university in Washington DC with just over 7000 undergraduates and a total of close to 13,000 students including graduate schools and the law school. With approximately 1,800 faculty and staff, the University offers full-time employees a complete insurance benefits package, a generous 2:1 matching retirement plan and tuition assistance program. Recreational Sports and Fitness is a unit of Athletics and Recreation. American University offers 19 NCAA Division I varsity sports and a wide variety of intramural and club sports offerings. Most facilities are located in or near the Sports Center. These include the Jacobs Fitness Center; the Reeves Aquatic Center, which is comprised of two swimming pools; Bender Arena, made up of four basketball/volleyball courts and adjacent outdoor facilities including an outdoor track, outdoor tennis and basketball courts. The Sports Center facilities are multi-use by design and provide space for Varsity Athletes, Intramurals, Club Sports, academic activity classes and group exercise classes as well as general student workouts and recreation. The Sports C...enter has approximately 10,000 members, including primarily students, with smaller groups of faculty, staff, alumni and community members, with daily average usage of 1,400-1,600 people. We also manage Cassell Fitness Center and Duber Fitness Center. Cassell is approximately 8,000 square feet of fitness and multiple purpose studio space. Duber is 1,000 square feet and primarily used for personal and small group training.

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