Fitness & Facility Coordinator

Title: Fitness & Facility Coordinator

Application Review Date:12/14/2025

Campus

Location:

Radford City - Main Campus

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Job Description

Guided by our core values, Radford University thrives in an environment where community, collaboration, and student success are central. We believe broad perspectives support innovation and excellence, and that teamwork and respect for our students, peers, and leaders contribute to superior results. The Fitness and Facility Coordinator serves as a member of the professional team for Student Recreation & Wellness. This position manages day-to-day operations for student recreational facilities and the fitness program.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: recruiting, interviewing, hiring, training, evaluating, scheduling, and supporting student employees to help cultivate a culture of well-being at Radford University. The position will lead courses designed to prepare students for personal training or group fitness instruction. The coordinator directly oversees a team of student supervisors, part‑time wage staff, and student employees. This role is expected to provide excellent customer service, strong communication, effective student development, program efficiency, and high-quality fitness and wellness programming.

The coordinator will design and deliver programs for students with a wide range of interests, activity levels, and abilities. The position also assists with marketing and promotion of programs and services, program assessment and direction, special events, campus partnerships, purchasing and budgeting, risk management, and other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities and Operations and supports the Health Educator.

All members of the Student Recreation & Wellness staff work to advance the Models of Practice for the Division of Student Affairs and Radford University’s commitment to meeting the evolving needs of the student population. Staff also support departmental safety and risk‑management initiatives and promote the Vivid Vision for Student Recreation & Wellness.

• Oversee the staffing and operations of Student Recreation & Wellness informal fitness spaces, including three basketball courts, climbing areas, fitness studios, weight rooms, racquetball courts, and more, across 150,000 square feet of dedicated and shared‑use facilities. Ensure smooth daily operations and a welcoming, high‑quality experience for all members.
• Creatively plan and implement fitness‑related programs and services, including but not limited to Group Exercise, Personal Training, and Small Group Training.
• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate customer‑service staff, fitness specialists, group exercise instructors, personal trainers, and related positions, ensuring staff meet required levels of training for safe and effective operations.
• Assist with the development and implementation of training programs for student employees.
• Regularly evaluate fitness programs to ensure offerings remain responsive to student needs.

Master’s degree in exercise science, health promotion, recreation management or related field; or a Bachelor’s degree in exercise science, health promotion, recreation management or related field and experience to equate to a master’s degree; experience in group fitness classes or personal training, and general wellness knowledge; demonstrated knowledge in risk management, student engagement, and event planning; strong computer skills, social media experience and writing/speaking skills.

• NCCA certification in fitness (I.e., ACE, NSCA, ACSM, NASM, etc.)
• Professional experience in a campus recreation setting
• Training or teaching experience
• Experience with marketing and graphic design
• A diverse fitness background such as Olympic Lifting, athletic training, training special populations, health coaching, nutrition, or health education, will also benefit this position
• Instructor Training Certification in…