Fitness Coordinator

Boston College • Newton, MA

6d • $51,350 - $64,200

About The Position

Campus Recreation cultivates life-long health and active lifestyle experiences, honoring the Jesuit Catholic commitment to the formation of the whole person through diverse programming in a safe, fun environment. It serves over 15,000 members annually and receives more than 600,000 visitors. More than 4,500 members use the Margot Connell Recreation Center, Newton Quonset Hut, Brookline Gym, and outdoor recreation fields and courts daily.

The Fitness Coordinator hires, trains, and evaluates more than 40 student group fitness instructors, more than five non-student group fitness instructors, more than 70 fitness attendants, and one program assistant. The role completes payroll for more than 140 hourly Fitness staff, including group fitness instructors, personal trainers, fitness attendants, and program assistants. It maintains staff and program spreadsheets and records, including certifications, contact lists, participation numbers, staffing budget, contracts, and equipment maintenance. Working with the Assistant Director, Fitness & Wellness, the coordinator develops a schedule for more than 75 group fitness classes per week. The role also assists with teaching the ACE prep class for new group fitness instructors and personal trainers and provides opportunities for instructors to obtain certifications and continuing education.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.
• One of the following certifications: ACE, ACSM, or AFAA group fitness certification.
• Minimum 2–3 years teaching group fitness classes.
• Minimum 1–2 years overseeing group fitness staff.
• Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid certifications; may be obtained within three months of employment.
• Experience with recreation software, such as Myzone, Fusion, DSE, and Kronos.

Nice To Haves

• Degree preferred in Exercise Science or another health-related field.
• Experience working in a campus recreation environment.
• Master's degree preferred and/or equivalent work experience.
• 200-hour yoga certification.
• Experience teaching Spin and Les Mills classes.
• Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor certification preferred; may be obtained within the first six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Hire, train, and evaluate student and non-student group fitness instructors, fitness attendants, and a program assistant.
• Complete payroll for more than 140 hourly Fitness staff, including group fitness instructors, personal trainers, fitness attendants, and program assistants.
• Maintain spreadsheets on staff certifications, staff contact lists, and group fitness participation numbers.
• Manage staff records, including staffing budget, contacts, contracts, equipment maintenance, and certifications.
• Work with the Assistant Director, Fitness & Wellness, to develop a schedule for more than 75 group fitness classes per week.
• Assist the Assistant Director for Fitness & Wellness in teaching the ACE prep class for new group fitness instructors and personal trainers.
• Provide opportunities for group fitness instructors to obtain new fitness certifications and continuing education.

Benefits

• Tuition remission for employees.
• Tuition remission for spouses and children who meet eligibility requirements.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Low-cost life insurance.
• Eligibility for University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b retirement plans.
• Paid holidays annually.
• Sick and vacation pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level