Coordinator, Fitness & Wellness

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Coordinator, Fitness & Wellness

Department
RECREATIONAL SPORTS

Position Number
FP408A

Location
Norfolk, VA

Job Summary
Develop, implement and evaluate the effectiveness of fitness and wellness programming to improve the health and well-being of the Old Dominion Community. This position is responsible for maintaining current certifications and continuing education related to the recreation field. Assist Assistant Director in hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating graduate assistants, and student and hourly staff.

Position Type
Full Time

Type of Recruitment
General Public

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in exercise science, recreation, sport management, or a related field; or a Bachelor's degree with relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a Master's degree.
Demonstrated basic experience coordinating fitness and/or wellness programs, with specific experience supporting the growth and development of group exercise and/or personal training programs in a collegiate setting.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver quality results within established timelines.
Strong organizational, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations, including students, faculty, staff, and community partners, while maintaining confidentiality and professional discretion.
Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
Possession of at least one nationally recognized certification (e.g., ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA, AFAA).
Proficiency with common office productivity software and willingness to learn institution-specific systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in exercise science, recreation, sport management, or a related field.
Previous professional experience working within a collegiate recreation or campus wellness department.
Working knowledge of student development theory and its application to student staff supervision and program delivery.
Basic experience with the development and implementation of comprehensive wellness initiatives, including areas such as exercise prescription and program design, nutrition education, stress and time management, and weight management.
Basic experience supervising, training, and evaluating student employees and/or paraprofessional staff.
Ability to obtain or possession of a valid Virginia State driver's license (if required for job-related travel).

Conditions of Employment

Job Open Date
02/03/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Application Review Date
02/23/2026

Job Close Date

Special Instructions to Applicants / Additional Materials Required

Criminal Background Check
The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check.

Department Information
The Department of Recreation and Wellness offers programs, facilities, and services for ODU students, faculty, and staff, retirees, alumni and the community. Aquatics, Fitness & Wellness, Outdoor Adventure, and Sport Programs help to provide members with diverse recreation and wellness opportunities.

Equity Statement
It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information.

Individuals from minoritized communities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Request
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Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or consistent with contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

ODU Statement
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