University Recreation & Wellness is a dynamic organization and a national leader in the field of collegiate recreation. We employ nearly 900 student employees and 45 professionals. We all commit, on a daily basis, to providing the highest quality programs, services, and facilities for students, faculty, staff and the greater University community.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Full-time professional exempt staff position with full benefits.  The Coordinator, Fitness Programs has major responsibility for hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising approximately 75 student group fitness instructors.  Specific responsibilities include scheduling approximately 150 group fitness classes, assisting with fitness program development, and implementing safety/risk management policies and procedures for group fitness classes and activities; working with the marketing staff to promote fitness programs and special events; managing the program equipment, developing and overseeing group fitness budget, and teaching ACE Group Fitness Instructor and Adult CPR/AED courses; developing and administering fitness events; some evening and weekend work is required.

START DATE: July 15, 2022 (negotiable)

SALARY: Commensurate with education and experience, the range is $65,000 - $69,000.

BENEFITS: 22 days annual leave, 14 paid holidays, 3 days personal leave, 15 days sick leave; University contributions to health insurance and retirement plans; tuition remission. 

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Apply for “staff” position #100526 through https://ejobs.umd.edu. Attach a letter of application, current résumé, and the names, current phone numbers/email addresses for three professional references (one must be, or have been, an immediate workplace supervisor).

APPLICATION DEADLINE: For best consideration, please apply by May 6, 2022.

QUALIFIATIONS:

• Candidates must have, as a minimum: a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or Health related field
• 2-4 years of cumulative experience supervising and training group exercise instructors in a collegiate/community/commercial fitness environment
• 2-4 years of experience teaching group fitness in a variety of formats, acquired a nationally recognized Fitness Instructor certification (ACE,AFAA, etc)
• Knowledge of group fitness program trends and equipment. Strong communication and customer service skills.

Preferred: Master’s degree, certification as an American Red Cross CPR Pro Instructor; Specialty certifications in Zumba, Yoga, Boxing, Barre, Cycling, Les Mills formats.