The University of North Dakota's Wellness & Health Promotion Department seeks a dynamic individual to join our team as a Fitness Coordinator. Applications are being accepted through February 8, 2026, 11:55 pm CST.

Come and work in our nationally recognized and award winning UND Student Wellness Center located on the campus of the University of North Dakota. Founded in 1883, the University of North Dakota (UND) is located in the heart of Grand Forks, ND.

Benefits

• UND pays 100% of health care insurance premium for family or individual.
• Life insurance & (EAP) Employee Assistance Program.
• Top retirement plan with generous employer (UND) contributions.
• Annual & Sick Leave, in addition to 10 paid holidays.
• UND Employee Tuition Waiver (personal) and discounted tuition (family).
• Commitment to professional development opportunities.
• Negotiable relocation allowance.
• Optional benefits include: supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans
• More info on benefits are found HERE!

Description

This position has direct responsibilities for coordinating the day-to-day operations of fitness activity areas, fitness/exercise programs & services (group exercise, personal training, assessments), and fitness education programs (certifications, CPR/AED/FA). Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: delivering excellent customer service, ensuring appropriate coverage of programs and staffed areas during operating hours, management of assigned fitness areas (weight/cardio areas, studios), instructing/leading exercise classes/programs, and supervision (hire, train, develop, and review) of assigned part-time employees. This position also serves as a part of the Wellness & Health Promotion Leadership team and other assigned committees and teams.

Duties & Responsibilities (condensed)

• Coordinate and manage fitness activity areas (Strength/Weight Areas, Cardio Deck, & Studios).
• Coordinate and manage fitness programs and services (Groups Exercise, Personal Training, Assessments).
• Coordinate and manage fitness education/CPR & First Aid programs.
• Staff Supervision.
• Budget Management.
• General Administration, Leadership, Customer Service, and Teamwork.

What you will need

• Ability to instruct/teach and present to groups of varying sizes.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and high energy, ability to motivate employees and to work constructively in a team environment.
• Ability to consistently model an assertively friendly, customer-oriented service demeanor.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills that lend themselves to positive interaction with students, faculty, and staff.
• Great attention to detail and ability to follow through independently.

What we require (minimum requirements)

• Bachelor’s degree: Exercise Science, Physical Recreation, Kinesiology, Fitness/Wellness, or related field.
• One year of customer service experience, preferably in a sales, membership, fitness, recreation, or wellness-related environment.
• Able to obtain national fitness certification within 6 months of hire.
• Certification of First Aid, CPR, and AED or be able to obtain within 2 months of hire
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

What we would like you to have (preferred requirements)

• Master's degree: Exercise Science, Physical Recreation, Kinesiology, Fitness/Wellness, or related field
• One or more years' supervisory experience
• Experience in leading group exercise classes, personal training, or wellness programs
• Experience working in a higher education environment

Apply for the position

Applications are being accepted until 11:55 pm Central Standard Time, February 8, 2026. To apply and for more infomration, go directly to this link: https://careers.und.edu/jobs/fitness-coordinator-grand-forks-north-dakota-united-states

Questions

Contact: Stephanie Hoffman, Assistant Director of Programs, Wellness & Health Promotion
Email: stephanie.r.hoffman@und.edu
Phone: 701.777.2943

About University of North Dakota - Wellness & Health Promotion

The University of North Dakota is a public research university in Grand Forks, North Dakota. Established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883, six years before the establishment of the state of North Dakota, it is the state's oldest. UND is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity, and is considered one of the top academic and research institutions in the northern Midwest. Several national research institutions are on the university's campus including the John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, Energy and Environmental Research Center, the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, and the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center. North Dakota's athletic teams compete in the NCAA's Division I. The UND Wellness & Health Promotion Department provides impactful experiences for the UND community that encourage and promote lifelong, multi-dimensional well-being. To find out why living and working in Greater Grand Forks is way cooler, check out www.GrandForksisCooler.com

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