Coordinator of Fitness Programs - #246429

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Posted: 01-Apr-25

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Type: Full Time

Salary: Starting at $45,000

Categories

Fitness

University Recreation (UREC) is an integral part of the Health & Wellbeing Unit within Student Affairs. UREC includes facilities, programs, and services designed to empower members of the UNC Charlotte community, with a particular focus on students, to be physically active and develop lifelong health and wellbeing behaviors. The department includes two indoor recreation centers, two field complexes, an outdoor fitness park, sport programs, and fitness programs. UREC also provides an exceptional employment experience to more than 250 students that intentionally seeks to develop essential career readiness skills.

The Coordinator of Fitness Programs is an essential member of the UREC team, providing management of the group fitness program, personal training program, and other fitness and department special events.

Program Management (40%)

• Manage daily operations of the personal training and small group training program
• Assist in daily operations of the group fitness program
• Ensure all programs operate within required risk management procedures and oversee the implementation of standardized safety practices
• Assist with managing associated program equipment (not including fitness center equipment), including maintenance and replacement as necessary
• Collaborate with the Outreach & Engagement team to develop and execute strategic marketing initiatives, ensuring increased visibility and participation in fitness programs
• Assist in the maintenance of fitness programs pages on the UREC website
• Maintain accurate usage data and regularly assess fitness programs to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with university, state, and national standards and best practices
• Support the development, oversight, and analysis of budgets, including expenditures, fees, and other revenue
• Instruct fitness classes or work with personal training clients, as necessary
  
  

Special Events (20%)

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of UREC special events, such as RecFest and the 49er Gold Rush 5K
• Assist in the management of event logistics, including scheduling, staffing, equipment needs, and risk management protocols
• Work with campus partners, student organizations, and community partners to ensure special events meet the needs of all stakeholders
• Regularly assess events to ensure effectiveness, efficiency, and compliance with university, state, and national standards and best practices
  
  

Supervision (20%)

• Supervise personal trainers and small group trainers
• Facilitate student employee trainings and meetings that ensure job responsibilities are able to met, as well as the development of leadership and other career readiness skills
• Develop and facilitate, when necessary, certification preparation training programs for perspective trainers and instructors
• Provide support, guidance, and indirect supervision of student employees supervised by the Assistant Director of Fitness Programs
  
  

Department Leadership and Administration (10%)

• Actively participate as a member of the UREC professional staff team, including professional staff team meetings and assigned department committees
• Ensure that the UREC mission is achieved and values are upheld
• Contribute to the development and implementation of department strategic plans and annual goals/priorities
• Advocate for UREC and foster campus and community partnerships to advance physical activity and holistic wellbeing
  
  

General Administration (10%)

• Attend and actively participate in all mandatory Health & Wellbeing Unit, Student Affairs, and UNC Charlotte meetings and trainings
• Serve on Health & Wellbeing Unit, Student Affairs, and UNC Charlotte committees and working groups as assigned
• Actively participate in NIRSA and/or other relevant professional associations
• Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Fitness Programs
  
  

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About UNC Charlotte University Recreation

About University of North Carolina at Charlotte UNC Charlotte is North Carolina’s urban research university and is located in one of America’s fastest growing and most diverse cities. It leverages its location in the state’s largest and most dynamic city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, and impactful community engagement initiatives. UNC Charlotte is the third largest institution within the University of North Carolina system with an enrollment of 30,448, which is record enrollment. UNC Charlotte is also the fastest growing institution in the UNC System, comprising seven academic colleges offering 171 undergraduate majors in 77 programs leading to Bachelor's degrees, 65 Master's degrees, and 24 Doctoral degrees. UNC Charlotte is proud to have 3,545 passionate and committed faculty and staff members and more than 120,000 living alumni.The Division of Student Affairs is the 3rd largest of 8 divisions at UNC Charlotte with 500 employees and $100M budget from all fund sources. The staff advance the educational mission of the university by creating inclusive student-centered learning environments where students excel academically and develop personally into their best selves.

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