Assistant Fitness Coordinator

Charter Township of Bloomfield•Bloomfield Township, MI

About The Position

The Assistant Fitness Coordinator provides fitness instruction, personal training, equipment orientations, and lifeguarding services for adults age 50 and older. The role supports daily fitness operations, instructor scheduling, program development, equipment maintenance, and administrative activities. It assists with implementing fitness programs and special events while providing customer service and maintaining a safe, welcoming environment. The position leads group fitness classes and personal training sessions, provides equipment orientations and lifeguard coverage, helps coordinate instructor substitutions, and supports the development, scheduling, implementation, and evaluation of fitness programs and events. It also analyzes attendance and participation trends, prepares program information for catalogs and promotional materials, responds to customer inquiries through multiple channels, monitors equipment condition and repair requests, follows safety and emergency procedures, and maintains records. The role requires teaching land and aquatic fitness classes suitable for older adults and obtaining and maintaining lifeguard certification within three months of hire.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major coursework in Exercise Science, Public Health, or a related field.
1 to 3 years of relevant professional experience in fitness instruction, personal training, or fitness program operations.
Personal Training Certification from a nationally recognized organization.
Group Fitness Certification from a nationally recognized organization.
Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Ability to obtain and maintain lifeguard certification within 3 months of hire.
Ability to teach land and aquatic fitness classes appropriate for older adults.
Ability to maintain all required professional certifications.
Knowledge of group fitness instruction, personal training, health and wellness principles, exercise modifications, fitness equipment safety, emergency response, and basic program development and evaluation.
Ability to provide safe, effective, and engaging fitness instruction for older adults; use fitness equipment, registration software, and Microsoft Office applications; organize schedules and records; and provide professional customer service.
Ability to adapt instruction to varying physical abilities, coordinate substitutions, analyze basic participation data, respond appropriately to safety concerns and emergencies, maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries, and manage multiple responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Experience providing fitness instruction to adults age 50 and older, including individuals with varying physical abilities.
Experience teaching aquatic fitness classes.
Experience with fitness equipment orientations and personal training.
Familiarity with fitness scheduling, registration software, and administrative operations.

Responsibilities

Lead group fitness classes, personal training sessions, and equipment orientations.
Provide lifeguard coverage to ensure pool and water safety.
Maintain instructor substitution lists and coordinate substitute coverage for fitness classes.
Assist with developing, scheduling, implementing, and evaluating fitness programs and special events.
Analyze class attendance and fitness participation trends regularly.
Assist with preparing fitness program information for catalogs, promotional materials, and other communications.
Provide customer service through registration software, email, telephone, and in person.
Monitor fitness equipment condition, report maintenance needs, and track repairs and service requests.
Implement established fitness policies, procedures, and safety protocols, including emergency response.
Perform assigned administrative duties and maintain accurate records.
Communicate with fitness instructors, members, and staff to support daily operations.
Attend meetings and professional training as directed.
Perform other duties as required.