Graduate Assistant – Fitness

Responsibilities:

Hire, train, evaluate, and schedule a diverse fitness center (35) personal training, (10-15) and group fitness program and staff.  Teach group personal training programs, group fitness classes as well as ACE preparatory courses. Assist with group fitness schedule. Maintain daily office hours.  Oversee upkeep and maintenance of equipment and spaces, including a 10,000 sq. ft. fitness center. Assist with budgeting and track expenses throughout the fiscal year. Develop and implement professional development workshops for staff, including goal setting. Develop and implement incentive programs. Create and market the program through print and social media. Collaborate with other departments on wellness programming. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Personal Training and/or Group Fitness certification (ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NSCA, or ISSA), 1-3 years personal training/group fitness experience, Bachelor’s Degree, current GRE scores, and acceptance into a UWF Graduate Program are required.

Benefits:

$13,000 stipend paid bi-weekly, full tuition waiver, professional development opportunities, and summer employment is included.

Starting Date:

July 1, 2022 (preferred)

Application Process:

Send resume, 3 references, and a 15-30 min. video of leading a group fitness class to Jennifer L. Johnson, jjohnson@uwf.edu. DO NOT APPLY through Bluefishjobs.com. 

Bachelor’s Degree, and acceptance into a UWF Graduate Program are required.