The Program Coordinator for Fitness/Wellness assists in delivering high-quality programs that enhance the member experience. The role focuses on facility oversight, student staff management, and program development. In collaboration with the Assistant Director, the Coordinator ensures inclusive, innovative, and engaging opportunities that promote health and well-being across campus.

Duties:

• Supervise the daily operations and student staff of the FitSpace and Wellness Suite
• Manage the full lifecycle of staff, from hiring, training, and scheduling to performance evaluation and processing bi-weekly payroll
• Lead the development and implementation of new fitness, wellness, and instructional programs
• Provide direct support by instructing classes, training clients, and serving as a key resource for members
• Oversee the daily administration of the facilities, ensuring a clean, safe, inviting and effective environment for all users
• Coordinate regular maintenance, conducting safety checks, and managing equipment inventory and repairs
• Assist with budget management by tracking expenses and preparing projections
• Responsible for maintaining accurate program statistics, reports, and data to inform staffing and service decisions
• Act as a resource for campus events and committees to promote departmental, health and wellness initiatives
• Participate in all departmental training, meetings, and retreats as scheduled
• Pursue professional development through conferences, certifications, and professional organizations

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, exercise science, kinesiology, sport management, or related field
• At least one year of professional experience supervising staff, interns, or volunteers in recreation/fitness. Graduate Assistantship may be considered.
• Current national certification in Group Fitness, Personal Training, or Strength & Conditioning (ACE, NASM, NSCA, or equivalent)
• Effective organizational, administrative, communication, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings/weekends
• Must possess and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid instructor certifications (American Red Cross) or obtain within the first three months of start date (training costs covered by the department).

Preferred:

• Master's degree in a related field
• 2 or more years of post-graduate work experience
• Experience in:
  • Personal training and group fitness instruction
  • Facility management
  • Budget development/management
  • Software systems (Bright Space, Innosoft Fusion, SubItUp)

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

About Binghamton University

Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. The high-achieving Binghamton student body also represents a great diversity of life experiences, from first- generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates... share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.We are an affirmation action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.

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