Coordinator of Recreational Sports for Fitness and Wellness

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for student development, supervision, and risk management within the fitness and wellness programs. Key duties include recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising student employees such as fitness program assistants, personal training instructors, and massage therapists. The role involves ensuring policy enforcement across multiple facilities, conducting staff meetings and training sessions, and developing program training manuals that adhere to national standards and university policies. The coordinator will also assist in creating and implementing a comprehensive student development program and communicating job responsibilities to student employees. Program management includes teaching personal training courses, educating staff, and directing equipment replacement and purchasing. The role requires evaluating fitness programs, completing monthly reports, preparing statistical reports, and enforcing university and department policies. Collaboration with other RecSports units and campus departments is expected for program development and promotion. Financial and administrative duties include developing and monitoring operational budgets, maintaining inventory records, serving on committees, managing payroll, and ensuring risk management and safety protocols are followed. The position requires daily observations of equipment and facility use, and immediate documentation and addressing of safety concerns.

Requirements

Master’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree
Two years of experience in personnel management and fitness programming
Understanding of fitness operations in a campus recreation setting
Effective communication skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to think laterally
Ability to undertake initiatives
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to supervise people
ACSM, ACE, AFAA, NSCA, or NASM fitness certifications
First Aid & CPR/AED certification

Responsibilities

Recruit, hire, schedule, train, supervise, mentor, and evaluate fitness program assistants, personal training instructors, massage therapists, and other student/OPS employees.
Supervise student staff on shift at multiple facilities, ensuring policies enforcement.
Conduct staff meetings and provide continual training for fitness staff.
Plan and facilitate regular staff meetings and training sessions for each assigned area including awareness and compliance with all University policies and procedures.
Assist with the development of program training manuals and materials including safety and risk management practices to meet national standards and University policy.
Create and implement a comprehensive student development program.
Communicate job responsibilities and expectations for student employees.
Teach, lead and implement a personal training course to new students, educate and guide current personal trainers and massage therapists, and Exercise is Medicine programming based on accredited curriculum.
Provide direction for equipment replacement, equipment purchasing, and long-range planning.
Assist in developing equipment specifications, purchase exercise equipment, collaborate with vendors during installation, and continually collaborate with maintenance staff to achieve maximal longevity of equipment and facility space.
Evaluate fitness programs, rules, and policies through participant evaluations and staff input.
Complete monthly report responsibilities and attend weekly fitness program meetings and monthly department meetings.
Prepare and analyze statistical reports, evaluations and participation surveys.
Enforce University and department policies, procedures, and regulations.
Collaborate with other units within RecSports and on campus to develop new and relevant programs.
Promote programs by coordinating with marketing & outreach to advertise programs.
Develop the operational budgets for assigned programs.
Monitor budgets throughout the year and assist with quarterly reporting.
Maintain proper inventory records.
Serve as an active member on committees, work teams, and other global efforts within the Department of Recreational Sports and the Division of Student Life.
Prepare and manage bi-weekly payroll and wage schedules and reports.
Ensure Risk Management & Safety protocol are utilized appropriately within all assigned responsibilities.
Provide feedback to supervisor regarding the safety and/or condition of programs, equipment, and facilities.
Conduct daily observations on use of said equipment and facilities.
Immediately document and address all safety concerns.