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Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellbeing OR Coordinator of Fitness
East Texas A&M University - Campus Recreation
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Posted: 06-Jun-25
Location: Commerce, Texas
Type: Full Time
Salary: $43,888-$46,888 or $50-$55K
Categories:
Fitness
Health/Wellness
Salary Details:
Commensurate with experience and education.
Relocation costs provided
$2,500 in professional development funding to include certifications, conferences, and workshops
Full-time, Benefited, Exempt position. Includes Texas A&M University System employer-contributed health care coverage, EAP, retirement plan (TRS), and annual and sick leave. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, long-term disability, and supplemental retirement plans
Why East Texas A&M University and Campus Recreation?
We seek an upbeat, engaging, and go-getting Coordinator of Fitness or Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellbeing who will help us advance our mission of connecting, educating, and inspiring people to lifelong activity and wellbeing. You will play a crucial role in growing the group fitness program, elevating the personal training program, and expanding our department’s influence.
We are currently in the construction phase of a $17 million MRC expansion and renovation project, scheduled for completion in 2026. You will have a direct impact on areas relating to fitness equipment and spaces, as well as other aspects of the project.
Mentor and guide a pride of personal trainers and group fitness instructors
Manage all of our fitness equipment and layouts in the Morris Recreation Center
Inspire people through fitness events, initiatives, and challenges
Support a Senior Registered Dietitian in the Assistant Director position
Utilize an Alternate Work Location one to two days a week, depending on the season in June 2025
Earn a senior title and a pay raise after meeting certain milestones
Grow professionally with yearly funding of $2,500 for professional development, including membership to a professional organization, attending conferences and workshops, getting certifications, and access to LinkedIn Learning trainings and webinars
This one position is listed as two different positions because we want to get a wide variety of candidates and experiences to make the best business decision possible. Candidates would only be evaluated with other candidates with similar experiences and we would only hire one person as an Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellbeing or a Coordinator of Fitness. You are more than welcome to contact us to learn more about this.
Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellbeing
The Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellbeing will provide leadership, vision, and supervision for comprehensive fitness and nutrition programs for students, faculty, and staff of East Texas A&M, and members of Campus Recreation. This position provides significant teaching and training of students and oversees the administration of group fitness, personal training, and other fitness and wellbeing programs, as well as supports a Senior Registered Dietitian. The position reports to the Senior Associate Director of Programs and collaborates closely with all other Campus Rec professional staff and campus partners. This position plays an integral role in Campus Rec’s strategic plan and student success.
Annual Salary Range: $50,000 - $55,000
Coordinator of Fitness
The Coordinator of Fitness will provide leadership, vision, and supervision for a comprehensive fitness program for students, faculty, and staff of East Texas A&M, and members of Campus Recreation. This position provides substantial teaching and training of students and oversees the administration of group fitness, personal training, and other fitness and wellbeing programs. The position reports to the Senior Associate Director of Programs and collaborates closely with all other Campus Rec professional staff and campus partners. This position also plays an integral role in Campus Rec’s strategic plan and student success.
Oversee the Group Fitness and Personal Training programs to maintain a campus-wide investment in fitness and wellbeing
Plan, implement, facilitate, promote, and evaluate fitness events, awareness weeks, fitness competitions, and educational workshops that meet the changing needs of various special populations, non-traditional students, residential students, faculty/staff, and community members
Support the Nutrition program to maintain a campus-wide investment in healthy eating behaviors. (Assistant Director role only)
Recruit (Handshake), hire, train, schedule (SubItUp), develop, supervise, process payroll for (Workday), and evaluate group fitness instructors, personal trainers, and support staff
Oversee the inventory, selection, layout, replacement, and maintenance of all free weight, cardio, selectorized, fitness, and program equipment
Utilize Fusion for group fitness, events, and personal training registrations
Project and fiscally maintain budgets related to program areas
Assist with facility reservations related to fitness programs
Coordinate certifications and continuing education credit opportunities, including teaching and/or facilitating certification courses for group fitness and personal training staff.
Develop, communicate, enforce, and regularly review and revise program policies, risk management policies, procedures and protocols, including employee and participant policies, handbooks, and training manuals.
Assist the marketing program with actively marketing and promoting fitness and Campus Recreation programs
Maintain effective communication with program participants and staff.
Teach multiple group exercise formats and deliver personal training services as needed
Assist in the development, enhancement, and implementation of long-term and short-term goals
Assess program effectiveness using data that includes financial reports, participation numbers, participant satisfaction, and departmental reports.
Instruct American Red Cross CPR/AED/FA courses. (must obtain within the first 6 months of employment and maintain)
Serve on the Campus Wellness Committee
GENERAL DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS
Demonstrate a commitment to providing an environment where people feel welcomed, valued, supported, and respected as they work to pursue their academic and professional goals.
Support and align with department's mission, vision, values, and strategic plan
Attend, support, and assist with department events and programming
Serve on department and division committees
Collaborate with other Campus Recreation program areas as well as campus departments
Engage in activities that further professional development skills and keep current with developments in the recreational sports and fitness professions to effectively implement job responsibilities.
Work varied hours, including evenings and weekends necessary to accomplish job responsibilities; will be busier during certain parts of the academic year.
This job description shall include,e but is not necessarily limited to, the above duties.
May temporarily perform other duties assigned to maintain operations and services
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS
10-15 group fitness instructors, personal trainers, and student support staff.
Senior Registered Dietitian(Assistant Director Role only)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office environment/fitness center environment
Non-smoking environment
Low to moderate noise
Local, regional and national travel as applicable
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Sitting at a desk or table for at least 50% of the workday
Stopping or moving for at least 50% of the workday
Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement (while operating computer equipment)
Lifting equipment
Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellbeing
Minimum qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: Three years of combined, related experience in fitness programming in a collegiate, community, or private setting (part-time work, graduate assistantships, and internships are acceptable and counted as half-time experience).
Licensing/Professional Certifications:
Current Group Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer Certification recognized by NCCA (ACSM, NSCA, ISSA, ACE, AFAA, NASM, NCCPT or other meeting same criteria) and ability to obtain the other certification you don’t have within 90 days of employment. Must maintain current and future certifications.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
Physical Requirements: Move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a full-time position
Coordinator of Fitness
Minimum qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree
Experience: One year of combined, related experience in fitness programming in a collegiate, community, or private setting (part-time work, graduate assistantships, and internships are acceptable and counted as half-time experience).
Licensing/Professional Certifications:
Current Group Fitness Instructor or Personal Trainer Certification recognized by NCCA (ACSM, NSCA, ISSA, ACE, AFAA, NASM, NCCPT or other meeting same criteria) and ability to obtain the other certification you don’t have within 90 days of employment. Must maintain current and future certifications.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment
Physical Requirements: Move equipment weighing up to 50 lbs.
About East Texas A&M University - Campus Recreation
Since 1889, East Texas A&M University has been known as a leader in providing an excellent education. It’s because we care about people and relationships. We’re a big-name university, but our focus is on helping you achieve success. East Texas A&M faculty and staff will know your name and work closely with you to understand your goals and dreams. Our professors will care about your growth and be your loudest supporters when you walk across the stage to get your degree. We realize a great education is about more than attending class. It’s about making friends, memories, and a name for yourself as someone who’s passionate about learning. Earning an East Texas A&M degree and being part of the Texas A&M University system will not only look good on your resume, but it will also give you the confidence you need to compete in the marketplace." East Texas A&M University is a Veterans/Disability Employer.