Fitness Coordinator
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville, TN
Full-time
Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on May 8, 2024
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
20121238Staff
Working Title
Fitness Coordinator
Pay Rate
Employment Category
Administrative/Professional
Regular/Temporary
Regular
If temporary, list duration
Type of Appointment
Fiscal
Contract Period
12 month
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
The Fitness Coordinator is under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of University Recreation and has direct responsibility for all aspects of day-to-day Fitness programming and operations to include Personal and Small Group Training, Group Fitness, paid programs and other offerings.
The coordinator will serve with a student-centered approach that contributes to a caring and safe campus life environment that supports the holistic success of students through professional development, leadership and
Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Personnel and Leadership Development
o Working with the Assistant Director and Associate Director to develop annual maintenance plans, long-term projects and replacement schedules
o Managing and continuously assessing Personal and Small Group Training programs
o Developing, implementing and evaluating various programs such as Aerial Silks, Boot Camp, workshops and fitness events.
Open Date
05/07/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to attach the transcript or modify your application after it has been submitted.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Information
Posting Number
20121238Staff
Working Title
Fitness Coordinator
Pay Rate
Employment Category
Administrative/Professional
Regular/Temporary
Regular
If temporary, list duration
Type of Appointment
Fiscal
Contract Period
12 month
Position Summary Information
Position Summary
The Fitness Coordinator is under the general supervision of the Assistant Director of University Recreation and has direct responsibility for all aspects of day-to-day Fitness programming and operations to include Personal and Small Group Training, Group Fitness, paid programs and other offerings.
The coordinator will serve with a student-centered approach that contributes to a caring and safe campus life environment that supports the holistic success of students through professional development, leadership and
Austin Peay State University is a four-year public, doctoral-level university, with six colleges and four Chairs of Excellence. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students and is located in Clarksville, Tennessee, a community of an estimated 166,000 people located approximately 40 miles northwest of Nashville, TN.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Personnel and Leadership Development
- Recruit, hire, train, supervise, develop and evaluate Fitness staff student and non-student/part-time employees, including Fitness Trainers, Facility Attendants, and Undergraduate Assistants.
- Coordinate the scheduling of all staff to ensure adequate coverage
- Develop and implement in-services for Fitness staff following industry best practices with a strong emphasis on skill-development, transferable work skills, staff empowerment, diversity and leadership.
- Coordinate with University Recreation staff and other constituents on and off campus to ensure quality Fitness programs are offered.
- Enforce and communicate university and department policies with employees and patrons
- Oversee the daily, weekly and monthly operations, maintenance and upkeep of Fitness facilities and equipment to include
o Working with the Assistant Director and Associate Director to develop annual maintenance plans, long-term projects and replacement schedules
- Oversee the Fitness budgets, including payroll, program/maintenance expenses, and tracking revenue, and prepare future budget requests with Assistant Director.
- Coordinate with other University Recreation staff the use and scheduling of all recreational facilities and APSU Facilities Office for other spaces.
- Oversee all programs and offerings within the Fitness program area to include
o Managing and continuously assessing Personal and Small Group Training programs
o Developing, implementing and evaluating various programs such as Aerial Silks, Boot Camp, workshops and fitness events.
- Design and/or assist with marketing of Fitness programs/offerings as needed.
- Enter and update all programs into the Fusion software system for registrations, sales and coordinate with University Recreation staff for the use, and scheduling of all recreational facilities.
- Create, identify, and assess program goals and student learning outcomes in support of University and Division missions and strategic plans.
- Monitor the industry trends for programming, new and inclusive activities, and to inform future decisions.
- Department and Division
- Work with all APSU University Recreation professional staff to advance the department and division's vision, mission, core values, and strategic plan.
- Work to support the overall mission of University Recreation, Student Affairs, and APSU including active participation in University Recreation and campus-wide campaigns, initiatives, projects, and committees.
- Maintain a functioning knowledge of operations and procedures for all areas of University Recreation.
- Remain competent and current through professional development to include self-directed research, participation in professional organizations, and networking with colleagues.
- Collaborate with constituents in University Recreation, APSU departments, and the local community.
- Coordinate timely and accurate preparation of reports.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
- Integrity, creativity, and decisiveness.
- Motivation to create an inclusive and safe student experience.
- Ability to serve with agility and manage multiple priorities.
- A commitment to practicing open communication and inspiring trust.
- Desire to collaborate with colleagues.
- Demonstrated sincere enjoyment from working with students.
- Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience teaching fitness classes, personal training and/or small group training, and developing and/or supervising fitness instructors/personal trainers;
- Knowledge of best practices within the fitness field
- Skills that exemplify collaboration, communication
- Ability to lead, develop and work with a diverse staff
- Advanced oral and written communication skills
- Ability to administer multiple deadlines and tasks
- Valid driver's license.
- A background check will be required of the successful applicant
- Nationally accredited fitness certification(s) for Group Fitness/Personal Training, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, or other nationally accredited/recognized specialty certifications
- Red Cross Instructor or Instructor Trainer for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Open Date
05/07/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
An official transcript will be required of the selected candidate before the candidate will be offered a position. You will not be able to attach the transcript or modify your application after it has been submitted.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher?
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Unofficial Transcript
- Letter of Recommendation 1
- Letter of Recommendation 2
- Letter of Recommendation 3
- Other Document
