We are in the business of transforming lives and looking for you to help advance our mission of connecting, educating, and inspiring people to lifelong activity and wellbeing.

Let me share with you why you should become a Lion at Texas A&M University - Commerce.

• Advance your education while working by pursuing a master’s degree (tuition paid) or doctorate degree (tuition and fees paid).
• Help us work towards a $17 million expansion including 6,000 square feet of additional fitness space that will open in 2026.
• Manage all fitness equipment in the Morris Recreation Center.
• Utilize yearly funding of $2,500 for department and professional development including membership to a professional organization, NIRSA Region and Annual conferences, certifications, and/or other professional opportunities.
• Discover Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas which is just an hour drive from Commerce.
• Embrace the A&M-Commerce and Campus Rec life.

APPLICATION

DO NOT APPLY ON BLUEFISH. 

Must apply through this A&M Commerce Workday Portal. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Jonathan Johnston (search chair) at jonathan.johnston@tamuc.edu.

Graduating seniors are welcome to apply.

SUMMARY

The Coordinator of Fitness is responsible for the day-to-day administration and operation of comprehensive Fitness and Personal Training program for students, faculty, and staff of A&M-Commerce, and members of Campus Recreation. This position reports to the Associate Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the Group Fitness and Personal Training programs to maintain a campus wide investment in fitness and wellbeing
• Plan, implement, facilitate, promote, and evaluate fitness and wellbeing special events, awareness weeks, fitness competitions, and educational workshops that meets the changing needs of various special populations, non-traditional students, residential students, faculty/staff, and community members
• Recruit (Handshake), hire, train, schedule (SubItUp), develop, supervise, process payroll for (Workday), and evaluate group fitness instructors, personal trainers, and support staff
• Teach multiple group exercise formats and deliver personal training services as needed
• Assist in the development, enhancement, and implementation of long-term and short-term goals using statistical data
• Project and fiscally maintain budgets related to program areas
• Oversee the inventory, selection, layout, replacement, and maintenance of all free weight, cardio, selectorize, fitness, and program equipment
• Utilize Fusion for group fitness and personal training registrations
• Establish and oversee risk management policies for fitness and wellbeing programs
• Assist with facility reservations related to fitness and wellbeing programs
• Assist marketing program with promoting and marketing fitness and wellbeing programs.
• Serve on the Campus Wellness Committee

GENERAL DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and contribute to an inclusive working and learning environment
• Support and align with department mission, vision, values, and strategic plan
• Serve on department and division committees
• Collaborate with other Campus Recreation program areas as well as campus departments
• Night and weekend hours as needed
• This job description shall include but is not necessarily limited to, the above duties. May temporarily perform other duties assigned to maintain operations and services

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

Student workers (estimated between 15-20) including group fitness instructors, personal trainers, and student support staff.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office environment/fitness center environment
• Non-smoking environment
• Low to moderate noise
• Local, regional, and national travel as applicable

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sitting at a desk or table for at least 50% of the workday
• Stopping or moving for at least 50% of the workday
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement (while operating computer equipment)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in a health-related, business, recreation, sports management/administration, or related field
• Experience/Knowledge/Skills: Two years of combined, related experience which can include full-time, part-time, and graduate assistantship in fitness and wellbeing programming.
• Ability to: work independently, communicate and work cooperatively with others
• Licensing/Professional Certifications:
  1. Current Group Fitness Instructor and/or Personal Trainer Certification recognized by NCCA. (ACSM, ACE, AFAA, NASM, NCCPT, or meeting the same criteria) or ability to obtain the other within 90 days of employment. Must maintain current and future certifications.
  2. Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
• Physical Requirements: Move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.

DESIRED EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Master’s Degree in Exercise Science, Physiology Recreation, Sports Management, Sports Administration, or related field
• Advanced certifications (Yoga, Zumba, Spin/Cycle, Pilates, Boot Camp, TRX, CSCS, Special Populations, USAW, CES, CSPS).
• Bilingual fluency (Spanish and English written and oral)

About Texas A&M University - Commerce Campus Recreation

Since 1889, Texas A&M University-Commerce has been known as a leader in providing an excellent education. It’s because we care about people and relationships. We’re a big-name university, but our focus is on helping you achieve success. A&M-Commerce faculty and staff will know your name and work closely with you to understand your goals and dreams. Our professors will care about your growth and be your loudest supporters when you walk across the stage to get your degree. We realize a great education is about more than attending class. It’s about making friends, memories, and a name for yourself as someone who’s passionate about learning. Earning an A&M-Commerce degree and being part of the Texas A&M University system will not only look good on your resume, but it will also give you the confidence you need to compete in the marketplace." Texas A&M University-Commerce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer. The Department of Campus Recreation enriches student life and promotes wellness for the University and community by providing diverse recreational opportunities, facilities, and educational programs. We aspire to be leaders in student development a...nd collegiate recreation through programming, services, and facilities that reflect the highest industry standards.

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