Fitness Coordinator - Recreation Services

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Full Consideration Date:

Job Description:

Primary Function: Develops and implements an innovative and comprehensive fitness program for university students, faculty, staff, retirees, families, alumni, and community; schedules classes and instructor/personal training assignments; identifies, recruits, hires, trains, schedules, supervises and evaluates program instructors/personal trainers, and fitness area supervisors; develops and distributes marketing and promotion materials; and participates in short-and-long range planning as part of the recreation team.

Qualifications: At least a bachelor’s degree in health promotion, physical education, recreation management, fitness management or related field plus at least one year of experience supervising a personal training or fitness class program; and first aid, CPR/AED certification required. Master’s degree in health promotion, physical education, recreation management, fitness management or related field; and certification in ACE, AFAA, ACSM, or NSCA preferred. Student experience will be considered. Serving in a rotating on- call capacity for supervision of social and recreational activities, including nights and weekends will be necessary.

Position Details:

Job Category: Professional and Scientific
Type of Position: Regular
Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Application Instructions:

All application materials received by August 6, 2025, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

Compensation:
$42,000 to Commensurate
Pay Grade: 117

Pay Basis: Salary

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