Program Coordinator

HealthFitness•Durham, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

HealthFitness is seeking a Fitness Program Coordinator for our site in Durham, NC. This role involves planning and leading engaging fitness and community events, building meaningful relationships with members, and using communication skills for presentations and outreach. The coordinator will collaborate with a supportive team dedicated to health, wellness, and community. The position is full-time, 40 hours/week, with specific shift timings. The role is responsible for the development, planning, coordination, marketing, and implementation of designated recreation and fitness programs and events to maximize participation and engagement. This includes managing program delivery, ensuring staff training, monitoring quality, and reporting on outcomes. The coordinator may also participate in program delivery, instruct group exercise classes, attend facility events, and provide fitness floor coverage.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or higher in Exercise Science, Recreation, Kinesiology or related discipline and 1+ years related experience or equivalent combination of education, certifications, and experience.
CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
Demonstrated experience in leading, coordinating and delivering effective programs including budgeting, marketing, and promotions.
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands.
Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills including the ability to motivate others.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office programs including at minimum Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team with enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity.

Nice To Haves

Personal Training certification
Group Class Instructor certification

Responsibilities

Oversees all programming within designated areas; develops, coordinates, manages, implements, and evaluates recreation and fitness programs within specified program areas to maximize participation, outcomes and customer satisfaction and supervision of programs, services, and staff.
Ensures staff is properly trained and certified.
Facilitates the close alignment of programs with the client’s business needs, employee culture and corporate health strategies.
Coordinates marketing of programs to maximize outreach and engagement; develops and distributes electronic and print promotional materials to communicate program offerings and special events.
Gathers program outcomes data and measures results; evaluates and reports on program effectiveness in meeting objectives and makes recommendations for future program enhancements or modifications.
Participates in business planning and budgeting process relating to program and service offerings in their area of expertise.
Provides individual and group exercise instruction as applicable; educates participants on proper techniques to maximize exercise safety and effectiveness.
Other duties as needed/assigned