Fitness Coordinator

** JOB SUMMARY
** The Fitness Coordinator is responsible for the daily management and continued development of fitness and wellness facilities and programs within the department. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation & Wellness, this role provides leadership in student and part-time staff supervision, program development, facility and equipment oversight, risk management, assessment, and outreach. The Fitness Coordinator supports  holistic well-being by offering inclusive, accessible, and innovative fitness and wellness opportunities for the Saint Louis University community.
** PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
**** Staff Management & Development
*** Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, schedules, and evaluates a staff of 20+ student employees and part-time instructors, including group fitness instructors, personal trainers, and building maintenance
* Provides ongoing professional development, certification renewal opportunities, and mentorship for staff
* Conducts regular staff meetings, promotes a culture of accountability, and serves as a role model for inclusive, customer-centered service
** Program & Service Coordination
*** Oversees a comprehensive fitness program including group fitness classes, personal training, small group training, and specialized workshops
* Develops and implements physical wellness initiatives (e.g., fitness challenges, stress relief programming, nutrition education collaboration) that complement campus-wide well-being goals
* Incorporates new and emerging fitness and wellness trends that motivate students to make healthy choices
* Manages class scheduling, registration, and cancellation processes for all programs
** Facility & Equipment Oversight
*** Oversees the daily operations of fitness spaces in the Simon Recreation Center, including: 25,000 sq. ft. of fitness space with 200+ pieces of cardio and strength equipment, six multipurpose gym courts, five multipurpose rooms, a spinning studio, fitness assessment room and an indoor track
* Coordinates preventative maintenance, cleaning, and repair of all fitness equipment
* Tracks equipment inventory and usage and develop equipment replacement plans
** Assessment, Data & Budget
*** Collects and analyzes participation data, satisfaction surveys, and usage trends; prepares reports for leadership
* Manages program budgets, including payroll, equipment purchasing, and cost estimates
* Contributes to departmental strategic planning and assessment efforts
** Marketing, Outreach & Collaboration
*** Partners with the Assistant Director and other marketing staff to promote fitness and wellness services
* Develops outreach initiatives that increase participation and reduce barriers to access
* Collaborates with the Division of Student Development and other University partners to integrate wellness programming across campus
* Represents the department on campus committees and at professional conferences
** Other
* ** Performs other duties as assigned
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
*** Knowledge of collegiate recreation and fitness program operations
* Knowledge of exercise science principles, fitness programming methodologies, and emerging health and wellness trends
* Knowledge of risk management and injury prevention practices in fitness and recreational environments
* Knowledge of fitness facility operations and equipment management
* Knowledge of fitness equipment
* Strong organizational and documentational skills
* Strong coordination, collaboration, and communication skills
* Strong leadership and student development skills
* Strong presentation skills
* Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
* Ability to assess participation data and program outcomes to inform continuous improvement of fitness offerings
* Ability to troubleshoot fitness equipment issues and coordinate repairs
* Ability to promote inclusive, accessible, and engaging fitness environments that support diverse abilities and experience level
** MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
*** Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, Health Promotion, or related field
* National certification in group fitness or personal training (e.g., ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NSCA) or…