Fitness Coordinator

Kettering, City of•Kettering Recreation Center, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Kettering’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department is hiring a full-time Fitness Coordinator to develop and oversee operations at the Kettering Fitness & Wellness Center and, as needed, the Kettering Recreation Complex. The role oversees fitness and wellness staff, equipment and facilities, programs, and activities, and requires knowledge of modern fitness and wellness principles, facility supervision, and fitness equipment use and maintenance. The position reports to the Fitness & Wellness Supervisor. The position offers a flexible schedule. Early mornings, evenings, and weekends may occasionally be required to support operations, programs, special events, patrons, and staff. A regular schedule will be established, but flexibility is essential to provide adequate coverage and consistent support across the fitness facilities. Regular and predictable on-site attendance is required.

Requirements

Knowledge of modern fitness and wellness principles, including fitness facility supervision and fitness equipment use and maintenance.
Ability to interact with the public in a positive, enthusiastic, and professional manner.
Initiative, professional assertiveness, and follow-through in assigned responsibilities.
Good organizational skills.
Strong customer service reputation.
Strong supervisory and interpersonal skills.
Management and industry experience, such as fitness instruction, health and fitness program development, or fitness center operations, preferred.
Supervisory experience preferred.
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in Exercise Science or a related field preferred.
Personal training and/or health and fitness instructor certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

Experience in budget preparation and management.
Management and industry experience, including fitness instruction, health and fitness program development, or fitness center operations.
Supervisory experience.
Baccalaureate degree in Exercise Science or a related field.
Personal training and/or health and fitness instructor certification.

Responsibilities

Manage fitness membership sales, processes, procedures, and related transactions.
Assist with hiring, training, scheduling, payroll approval, and evaluation of staff.
Ensure facility and equipment cleanliness and preventative maintenance to support patron safety.
Work with the Fitness & Wellness Supervisor to develop marketing strategies for memberships, programs, and events.
Assist with budget development and maintenance.
Assist in developing and meeting annual goals, objectives, and strategic plans.
Prepare requested reports, statistics, and data.
Coordinate with department and city staff on interdepartmental programs and special events.
Participate in cross-functional groups, including departmental meetings, retreats, and city-wide committees.
Evaluate programs, activities, events, equipment, facilities, and policies and procedures; make recommendations to the Fitness & Wellness Supervisor and Recreation Operations Superintendent.
Research, develop, and coordinate new and existing fitness and wellness programs that interest the public.
Keep abreast of community fitness and wellness programs and future trends.
Ensure Fitness Center staffing during all regularly scheduled hours.
Communicate with appropriate school personnel about facility closings and events, and relay information to patrons.
Follow and enforce department policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff, volunteers, and the public.
Carry out assigned responsibilities as directed by supervisory staff.
Maintain regular and predictable on-site attendance.