Fitness & Recreation Coordinator

The Fitness and Recreation Coordinator is responsible for the administration, development, implementation, and evaluation of all fitness programs, including group fitness and personal training. This position plays a key administrative and supervisory role, providing direct oversight of approximately 70 student employees, with a strong emphasis on facility staff leadership, performance management, and operational accountability. Additional responsibilities include training and scheduling staff;

managing all program operations; overseeing equipment inventory, repair and replacement for open recreation equipment; and coordinating the purchasing of all cardio and strength equipment.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Experience working in a fitness or recreation setting
• Experience supervising employees
• Current group fitness and/or personal training certification with one or more of the following organizations: ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, NETA or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and organization
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive, professional, and solution-oriented attitude while working collaboratively with teams and individuals.

• Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science, Exercise Physiology, Human Performance, Athletic Training, Recreation, Sport Management, Health Promotion, or closely related field
• Fitness experience in a college or university setting
• Demonstrated experience with program development
• Knowledge of student development
• Knowledge of and experience with a variety of cardio and strength equipment
• Experience as an ACE Continuing Education Provider instructing personal training and group fitness certifications

The Final date to receive applications 1/07/2026 OR OPEN UNTIL FILLED Applications will only be accepted through the NDSU Human Resources Employment Portal.