The Opportunities:

The UCF Student Success and Well-Being Recreation and Wellness Center is currently accepting applications for two Campus Recreation Coordinators (Coordinator of Fitness and Coordinator of Outdoor Adventure).

Fitness Coordinator

This role assists with the management and operation of a variety of Fitness programs and facilities. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation (Assistant Director of Fitness) and supervises approximately 80 student employees

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and develops a comprehensive fitness program including, but not limited to, Group Exercise, Personal Training, Fitness Certifications and Fitness Program special events.

• Assists in the overall management and staffing of the fitness floor to include fitness supervisors and attendants.

• Responsible for risk management oversight within program to include CPR/First Aid audits, facility audits, policy development and injury report review.

• Performs daily reviews of intake forms and health history questionnaires and assignment of clients for the personal training program.

• Supervise all fitness education within the program to include instructor recruitment, teaching prep course program, hosting and implementing instructor and trainer certification, and offering in-service and continuing education opportunities for staff development.

• Supervise a graduate assistant, two student leads and 80+ student employees for all fitness programs and floor coverage. Areas of responsibility include recruitment, hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, and overall development through a progressive training program and continual education.

• Responsible for the budget management for assigned areas, including revenue reports for personal training.

• Ensures maintenance, including preventative maintenance, appearance, and appropriate inventory of all fitness equipment and supplies and assist in recommending future purchases. Works with fitness vendors and maintenance staff to ensure the RWC has updated and functioning equipment.

• Manage all technology and software related to the fitness program including Fusion access management software group exercise schedules, personal training assessment software, website updates and events calendar.

• Work closely with Student Government (SG) to meet the goals, objectives, and expectations as one of their primary funded agencies.

• Assists in marketing and assessment efforts for the Fitness program.

• Serve as an American Red Cross CPR/AED/FA Instructor.

• Other duties as assigned.

Outdoor Adventure Coordinator

This role assists with the management and operation of a variety of Outdoor Adventure Program components to include Adventure Trips, Climbing Tower, Outdoor Adventure Center, Challenge Course and Lake Claire Recreation Area. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation (Assistant Director of Outdoor Adventure) and supervises approximately 40-50 student employees including five student leads.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the supervision of the Adventure Trips Program and Outdoor Adventure Center to include successful planning, guiding and leadership of student development opportunities and experiential learning through the outdoor environment.

• Support the management of the Challenge Course, Climbing Tower and Lake Claire facility components of the Outdoor Adventure Program.

• Develop and market programs for on and off campus groups for challenge course.

• Monitor and oversee various budgetary lines and assist in the budget development related to the management of the Outdoor Adventure program.

• Develop, implement and evaluate policies relating to all areas of responsibility.

• Revise, create and enhance operation procedures for all areas of Outdoor Adventure program.

• Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling and evaluating Outdoor Adventure student staff.

• Assist in the development and implement comprehensive leadership program for Outdoor Adventure student staff.

• Coordinate routine and non-routine maintenance work for all areas of responsibility to include specific maintenance and annual certification for challenge course and climbing tower.

• Responsible for the development and implementation of risk management plans for all areas of responsibility.

• Counsel students and process disciplinary actions in response to participation in programs when necessary.

• Work closely with Student Government (SG) to meet goals, objectives and expectations of one of their primary funded agencies.

• Serve as an instructor for the American Red Cross/AED and First Aid Certification Courses.

• Coordinate the completion of statistical analysis and assessment results for areas of responsibility.

• Supervise coordination of program marketing efforts.

• Maintain inventory and recommend purchase of equipment for Outdoor Adventure.

• May serve on university and/or National Committees.

• Other duties as assigned

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!?UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program?

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options?

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions?

• Education assistance?

• Flexible work environment?

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Preferred Work Experience, Preferences and Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's and 2+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information.

Preferred Qualifications (Fitness):

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related field of study.

• Current certification in group fitness and/or personal training by NCCA accredited certification body such as ACE, NETA, ACSM, NSCA or NASM.

• Current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.

• Experience working in a university recreation setting and providing oversight for campus fitness programs.

Preferred Qualifications (Outdoor):

• Prefer experience developing quality student programs and implementing risk management policies for safe facilities and programs.

• Demonstrated ability to provide instruction and possess technical proficiency in a variety of outdoor applications including sea kayaking, canoeing, backpacking, surfing, stand-up paddle boarding, mountain biking and rock climbing.

• Possess current Wilderness First Responder Certification

Additional Application Materials Required:

A copy of current group fitness and/or personal training certification as described above.

Application information:

•Please apply online (only) by 6/26/2025 at 11:59pm at

Fitness: https://jobs.ucf.edu/jobs/campus-recreation-coordinator-orlando-florida-united-states-377c05ae-8eca-4d4f-abe8-8e5603873722

Outdoor: https://jobs.ucf.edu/jobs/campus-recreation-coordinator-orlando-florida-united-states-2adc53b2-8794-40b9-bef3-56f0acc929d1

Note: UCF is currently searching for three Campus Recreation Coordinators (Fitness, Outdoor Adventure, Facilities/Aquatics). Please ensure you are applying for the correct role!

•Please complete all fields in the online application, including specific start and end dates for all previous relevant employment and degrees that match the submitted resume.

UCF Human Resources will consider the information on the application as the verified employment. This will be considered in salary analysis. You will not be able to change your application once you have certified and submitted it.

•DO NOT APPLY THROUGH BLUEFISHJOBS.COM. Applications received through this website will not be considered.

About University of Central Florida

The University of Central Florida, located approximately 15 miles east of downtown Orlando, is one of the most dynamic and diverse universities in the country. UCF was recently named as U.S. News and World Report’s 15 most innovative schools in the country among the likes of Harvard, MIT and Stanford. UCF’s 1,415-acre main campus provides modern facilities and natural resources, with 600 acres of lakes, woods and an arboretum. UCF has 12 colleges, including the newly established College of Medicine. More than 63,000 students attend classes on UCF's main campus and its 10 regional campuses located throughout Central Florida. The 10,000-seat UCF Arena and a 45,000-seat on-campus football stadium were opened in Fall 2007 and host UCF’s thriving athletic teams, which compete in the American Athletic Conference. UCF offers a host of campus life options, and housing includes on-campus residence halls and affiliated apartments for more than 10,000 students.The 149,000-square-foot Recreation and Wellness Center, which opened in 2002 and was recently expanded in 2011 comes complete with a three-story climbing tower, an indoor track, six multipurpose courts, two pools and a wide variety o...f fitness equipment and classes. The 8,700-square-foot RWC @ Knights Plaza satellite facility opened in January 2013 and features strength, cardio and mind-body areas to serve the fitness program. The UCF Recreation and Wellness Center staff has core values - Safe, Clean, Dependable, Quality and Fun - in support of its mission to foster healthy lifestyle choices and wellness through efficient services, comprehensive programs, and high quality facilities.

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