The Fitness Coordinator of Group Fitness reports to the Assistant Director of Fitness and Aquatics and assists in the oversite, assessment and coordination of an innovative and growing collegiate fitness program that includes personal training, small group training, 26,000-square-feet of fitness center spaces, three group fitness studios, student staff supervision and special events. The Fitness Coordinator of Group Fitness will oversee Group Fitness, Custom Special Events, and Small Group Training programs and the management of fitness studios. 

Detailed Job Description 

1. Leadership and Management:
   • Utilize industry best-practices to oversee the group fitness program, custom special events, and small group training.
   • Manage day-to-day operations, including scheduling classes and instructors, managing fitness studios, and maintaining equipment inventory.
   • Supervise Fitness Instructors, Program Assistants, and Small Group Trainers, including recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
   • Develop and lead trainings on standard operating procedures, guidelines, and departmental emergency action plans. 
2. Instruction and Training:
   • Provide skill sessions for Group Fitness Instructors in support of instructor development. Specific class formats include strength-training, aquatic fitness, mind-body, cardiovascular training, and dance.
   • Instruct a nationally accredited Group Fitness Instructor Certification Course.
   • Facilitate training, risk management assessments, mentorship, and continuing education opportunities for Fitness Student staff. 
3. Customer Service and Communication:
   • Resolve conflicts and grievances within areas of responsibility.
   • Manage communication plans for programming schedules and assist with marketing strategies for fitness programs and special events.
   • Maintain a consistently friendly, clean, and safe environment for staff and patrons.
4. Program Development and Assessment:
   • Assist with planning and assessing short and long-term objectives and goals for the Group Fitness and Small Group Training programs. Topics include satisfaction levels, areas of improvement, and identifying growth opportunities related to participants and programs.
   • Create experiential fitness related opportunities through custom special events for the UNCW Campus community.
   • Assist in the development and execution of well-being initiatives and programs.
5. Administrative Duties:
   • Manage schedules and monthly payroll for student staff.
   • Provide feedback for managing a sustainable fee structure and assist with the development and administration of the fitness program budget including personnel, equipment replacement, and program implementation costs.
6. Consultation and Expert Advice:
   • Provide consultation and expert advice on best practices, industry trends, and emerging issues.
7. Other Duties:
   • Support university programs outside of Campus Recreation through collaboration, outreach, and mentorship.   
   • All other duties as assigned that align with the department’s mission and vision.  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• One year of fitness programming experience.
• Experience in teaching multiple group fitness formats.
• Staff supervision experience.

Additional training and Experience Preferred 

• Master’s Degree in Recreation, Physical Education, Exercise Science/Physiology, or related field
• Graduate Assistant experience in collegiate recreation programming
• 2 years of direct experience with:
  • Student personnel supervision at the collegiate recreation level
  • Implementation and management of group fitness programs and small group training
  • Management and supervision of all related fitness equipment and spaces
  • Leading a variety of group fitness class formats
• Nationally Accredited Certification in Group Fitness Instruction
• Facilitation experience – including but not limited to teaching instructional courses, leading in-services, etc.
• Experience personal training 

Certification or Licensure Required: (or can become obtained after hire): 

• Nationally Accredited Certification in Group Fitness Instruction 
• American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Instructor or Instructor Trainer Certification
• American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Adult, Infant, and Child certification. 

About University of North Carolina Wilmington

Want to become a soaring UNCW Seahawk and work at one of the best universities on the East Coast? Want to put your toes in the sand after a day of work? The University of North Carolina Wilmington offers a wonderfully vibrant university community along with a beautiful location just miles from the beach. Employees of UNCW are provided a comprehensive benefits package as well as other programs, resources, policies, and practices that help to support a work/life balance. Our programs have been designed to provide a variety of choices to best fit your needs and the needs of your family. Full time employees are eligible for dental, vision and health insurance plans. Health insurance benefit plans eligibility begins on the first of the month following date of hire. Retirement plan contributions begin on the eligibility date following election and include employer contributions for either a defined contribution or a defined benefit plan. Optional disability plans are also available. Full time employees are also eligible for the tuition waiver program which covers the cost of tuition and fees for up to three (3) undergraduate or graduate courses per academic year at UNCW or any othe...r university within the UNC System. In addition, UNCW covers the cost of tuition and fees for one UNCW course each summer session. As a full time employee, UNCW also offers a free membership to the Campus Recreation Center, free vaccine and booster shots offered on campus, meditation and yoga sessions, voluntary supplemental insurance coverages, pretax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours of paid community service leave time, paid vacation and sick leave accrual and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service. We also offer an abundance of training and development programs through our Dare to Learn Academy, and the employee assistance program, many of which are offered free of charge.

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