NDSU OFFERS EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
Full time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
Health Insurance coverage with 100% of the premium paid for by NDSU for Single or Family Plan
Superb Retirement Plan
Basic Term Life Insurance
Tuition Waivers for Employee (three classes per calendar year)
Tuitions Waivers for Spouse/Partner & Dependents (eligible for 50% waiver)
Paid Leave – including Annual leave, Sick Leave and 10 paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Optional benefits include: Supplemental Life, Dental, Vision, Long-term care insurance, Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care) and Supplemental Retirement Plans
More Detailed Information Here: Benefits | Human Resources | NDSU
Internal Number: 2958293
The Fitness and Recreation Coordinator is responsible for the administration, development, implementation, and evaluation of all fitness programs, including group fitness and personal training. This position plays a key administrative and supervisory role, providing direct oversight of approximately 70 student employees, with a strong emphasis on facility staff leadership, performance management, and operational accountability. Additional responsibilities include training and scheduling staff; managing all program operations; overseeing equipment inventory, repair and replacement for open recreation equipment; and coordinating the purchasing of all cardio and strength equipment.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree
Experience working in a fitness or recreation setting
Experience supervising employees
Current group fitness and/or personal training certification with one or more of the following organizations: ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, NETA or ability to obtain within 1 year.
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Attention to detail and organization
Demonstrated ability to maintain a positive, professional, and solution-oriented attitude while working collaboratively with teams and individuals.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in one of the following fields Physical Education, Exercise and Sport Science, Exercise Physiology, Human Performance, Athletic Training, Recreation, Sport Management, Health Promotion, or closely related field
Fitness experience in a college or university setting
Demonstrated experience with program development
Knowledge of student development
Knowledge of and experience with a variety of cardio and strength equipment
Experience as an ACE Continuing Education Provider instructing personal training and group fitness certifications
The deadline to apply 1/07/2026 OR OPEN UNTIL FILLED Applications will only be accepted through the NDSU Human Resources Employment Portal.
North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Our main campus is located in Fargo, ND with Extension Service and Research Experiment Station locations across the entire state. NDSU has been listed in the Top 100 public research universities in the United States for research and development in agricultural sciences, psychology and social sciences, based on reported research expenditures.
NDSU is an exciting place to work offering a stimulating and diverse environment richly populated with people pursuing life-long learning and personal growth. Employees often attend on-campus cultural events, lectures, athletic events and enjoy walks through our beautiful campus.
NDSU employs over 6000 full-time and part-time employees across the state, making it the second largest employer in the community. NDSU is the best college in ND, according to Money Magazine (September 2018). NDSU was named a 2019 Best Value College by Forbes. Fargo made Livability.com’s top 10 list of cities to find a job and ranked at #11 for best places to live overall.
NDSU offers a wide array of professional opportunities including faculty, executi...ve, managerial, professional, technical, paraprofessional, office support, servers and crafts/trades. Like a small city, NDSU operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Full time employees are offered a superb benefit package to include 100% company paid health insurance premiums and tuition assistance for employees and immediate family members. All of us at NDSU play an important role in serving our students and public constituencies. We encourage motivated and talented team members that thrive in a higher-ed environment to join our university!
Mission
We provide transformational education, create knowledge through innovative research, and share knowledge through community engagement that meets the needs of North Dakota and the world.
Additional Information:
No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
EO/AA Statement:
North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Veteran’s Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.
