Group Fitness Coordinator

The Ohio State University • Columbus, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Group Fitness Coordinator assists the Group Fitness Manager with management and oversight of the Group Fitness program. The role directly oversees student staff and performs related HR functions, particularly for Group Fitness Instructors, Group Fitness Lead Instructors, Group Fitness Room Monitors, and Group Fitness Supervisors.

The coordinator manages the Group Fitness Outreach Program (Fitness in Motion) and works with the Group Fitness Manager and Personal Training Coordinator to plan and deliver in-house employee training programs, fitness staff trainings, evaluations, workshops, seminars, and fitness-specific events and promotions. The position also researches, purchases, and maintains group exercise and audio-visual equipment, supplies, and facility needs; helps assess fitness programs and services; and prepares statistical reports on weekly, monthly, semester, and annual schedules. The coordinator serves as Group Fitness Manager in that manager’s absence and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience required.
• At least 3–4 years of relevant experience in fitness, specifically fitness management, group fitness instruction, and class programming.
• Certification from one of the following organizations: AFAA, ACE, NCSA, or ACSM.

Nice To Haves

• 4–8 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Master’s degree.
• Previous related experience in a university campus recreation setting.
• Previous management experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Group Fitness Manager in managing and overseeing the Group Fitness program.
• Directly oversee student staff and perform HR functions, especially for Group Fitness Instructors, Group Fitness Lead Instructors, Group Fitness Room Monitors, and Group Fitness Supervisors.
• Manage the Group Fitness Outreach Program (Fitness in Motion).
• Work with the Group Fitness Manager and Personal Training Coordinator to plan and execute in-house employee training programs, including Buckeye PT Prep and BuckeyeFIT.
• Plan and execute fitness staff trainings, evaluations, workshops, seminars, and fitness-specific special events and promotions.
• Research, purchase, and maintain group exercise and audio-visual equipment, supplies, and facility needs.
• Assist in assessing fitness programs and services and prepare reports with statistical information on weekly, monthly, semester, and annual schedules.
• Serve as Group Fitness Manager in the manager’s absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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