The University of Vermont (UVM) Campus Recreation is currently accepting applications for a Fitness & Facility Operations Coordinator.

UVM Campus Recreation strives to provide a variety of high-quality programs, services, and facilities to meet the recreational interests of a diverse student body.  Our efforts are focused on activities that create positive social interaction, opportunities for education and development, and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. UVM Campus Rec aims to provide these opportunities within a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.  Learn more about UVM Campus Recreation.

Summary of Position

The Fitness & Facility Operations Coordinator manages the day-to-day operations of the Group Fitness Hub, including personnel management, the customer experience, collaboration on special events with campus partners, policy development and implementation, and studio/equipment management with an emphasis on teamwork with the Group Fitness Hub staff to ensure optimal delivery of programs and safety. A key focus of the role is supporting student development and well-being. As a part of the Campus Recreation team at the University of Vermont, this role aligns with and upholds the mission and values of the department and university. This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily on campus.

Essential Responsibilities (full description can be viewed here)

• Personnel Management:
• Hire, train, schedule, develop, and evaluate dynamic and motivated team of student staff for Group Fitness Hub (35-45 students).
• Support student development initiatives through program planning and delivery.
• Provide on-going training and support for staff through the design and implementation of high-quality staff training programs and staff meetings.
• Serve on departmental Student Development Committee.
• Program & Operations Management:
• Manages daily programmatic operations of the Group Fitness Hub, including, but not limited to, making schedule adjustments, participant check-in, supporting risk management and technological support for Hub users.
• Coordinate, plan, and execute fitness and wellness special events, private events, and classes.
• Coordinate facility schedule through facility scheduler and software platform.
• Facility Management:
• Manage and support Group Fitness Hub facility access.
• Responsible for facility management of the Group Fitness Hub Studios, equipment, and associated technology.
• Coordinate and implement a cleaning, organization, and maintenance plan for facility studios, risk management supplies, and equipment.
• Serve on the departmental Risk Management Committee and develop emergency policies and procedures related to Group Fitness Hub facilities and operations.
• Monitor and manage technology performance, including documentation and coordination of maintenance an repairs with contracted vendors.
• Customer Experience Management:
• Guides frontline team in effective customer issue resolution.
• Serve as the primary contact and respondent for member relations, concerns, and feedback regarding fitness programs and services.
• Assist in developing, executing, and communicating program policies, procedures, and protocols, which are framed around excellence in programming and fostering sound risk management practices.
• Fiscal Management:
• Monitor and manage fitness operations operational budget.
• Assess and recommend programmatic equipment needs to the Assistant Director, Fitness Programs.
• Program Assessment:
• Assist in developing and implementing assessment protocols for fitness programs.
• Review program reports, participant evaluations, statistical data, and other relevant information to make strategic recommendations on scope, size, and nature of future fitness programming.

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Recreation, Physical Education, Health and Wellness or related field experience.
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification (or ability to obtain within three (3) months of hire date)
• Minimum of one-year professional experience in collegiate setting (every year served as a student staff member in recreation counts for .5 years of professional experience) 
• Experience with a wide variety of software platforms
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Preferred:
• Master's degree preferred.
• NCCA accredited fitness professional
• Experience teaching a variety of group exercise classes.

Application

• Must apply online via uvmjobs.com.  (Applications via Bluefish or email will not be accepted.)
• Review of applications will begin immediately. Seeking a start date in early 2026.
• Questions should be directed to Justina Reichelt, Assistant Director, Fitness Programs at justina.reichelt@uvm.edu.

About University of Vermont

The University of Vermont combines faculty-student relationships most commonly found in a small liberal arts college with the resources of a major research institution. The university is home to approximately 13,000 undergraduates, graduate students, medical students and 4,125 full and part time faculty and staff. Located in Burlington, Vermont (perennially voted one of America's most exciting small cities), UVM's setting in a valley on the shores of Lake Champlain, between the Adirondack and the Green Mountain ranges, inspires visitors and residents. The PFG Complex, which is shared by Varsity Athletics, Campus Recreation, Club Sports and Physical Education, includes the Gucciardi Fitness Center, a group fitness studio hub, 6 basketball/volleyball courts, 2 indoor running tracks, 2 squash courts, 6 lane-25 yard indoor pool, indoor turf multipurpose courts, a multi-purpose activity court (MAC), Bouldering Wall, and an ice rink.

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