Recreation & Fitness Coordinator

HealthFitness•Covington, KY

2d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

HealthFitness is hiring a Recreation & Fitness Coordinator in Covington, KY—an opportunity to blend program creativity, hands-on fitness support, and community engagement in a dynamic, participant-focused environment. In this role, you’ll design and deliver engaging recreation and fitness programs, foster a welcoming atmosphere, and support a variety of fitness offerings that keep people active, connected, and motivated. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, demonstrates strong attention to detail, enjoys variety in their day-to-day work, values meaningful connections, and is motivated to make a positive impact through health and wellness.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Recreation Management, Sports Management or related discipline required OR an equivalent combination of education, certifications and experience.
Current First Aid and CPR/AED certifications required from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Council or American Safety & Health Institute. Note: certification must have an in-person component and not 100% online/OSHA compliant.
Industry recognized Group Exercise certification from ACE, AFAA/NASM, ACSM, NCCPT or NETA or other specialty certification; if not current, will be required within 3 months if hire.
NCCA Accredited Personal Trainer certification from an Industry recognized and HealthFitness approved agency; if not current, will be required within 1 year of hire.
Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Experience in running leagues and creating tournament brackets required.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to meet program needs.
Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work demands.
Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team.
Applicants must meet hiring requirements including but not limited to pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development, planning, coordination, marketing and/or implementation of designated recreation, health and fitness programs and events, maximizing participation, outcomes and customer satisfaction.
May also participate in program delivery and perform other staff responsibilities such as instructing group exercise classes; personal training; conducting fitness tests, exercise prescriptions, and orientations; and fitness floor coverage and facility oversight.
Oversees all programming, development, design, implementation and evaluation of recreation programming and other designated areas.
Promotes recreation and other program offerings and conducts outreach activities to increase participation including designing flyers and posters for recreation league, Projects, Gym Special Events.
Creates and maintains league and tournament brackets.
Supervises recreation program and facilities; interacts with participants and monitors equipment and participant safety.
Performs recreation maintenance responsibilities; ensures playing facilities and equipment are functional and always stocked.
Provides individual and group exercise instruction as applicable and educates participants on proper techniques to maximize exercise safety and effectiveness.
Additional duties as assigned.