Group Fitness Coordinator RecSports UTK

The Group Fitness Coordinator supports the daily administration organization and delivery of the universitys Group Fitness program. This position assists with class scheduling registration management student staff supervision and participant communication. The coordinator ensures a safe inclusive and engaging environment for all participants while upholding departmental policies and supporting RecSports mission of student development community building and quality programming. The role works collaboratively with professional staff student employees and campus partners to provide consistent and high-quality recreational experiences.

• Coordinate daily operations of the Group Fitness Program.
• Plan fitness special events such as fitness challenges community runs/walks and awareness campaigns to foster campus-wide health engagement and promote department visibility.
• Oversee program registration participation risk management and promotion.
• Maintain accurate program statistics participant data and participate in department assessment projects.
• Recruit hire and train student staff while providing direct supervision mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Facilitate regular staff meetings trainings sessions and performance evaluations to maintain high standards of service and foster a positive work culture.
• Input check and approve student payroll on a bi-weekly basis.
• Implement and enforce safety policies procedures and best practices to minimize risk and promote participant safety; conduct regular safety audits and equipment inspections.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelors degree

Experience: Experience working with students and student groups in a university campus recreation program or 2 years working in related recreation program (i.e. Parks & Rec).

Knowledge Skills Abilities:

Ability to work with diverse constituencies prioritize multiple work responsibilities in time-sensitive situations work with limited supervision supervise and delegate work to student staff exercise good judgment handle different situations with confidence and leadership and be flexible; Knowledge of supervising and programming recreation facilities; Ability to use PC and Mac operating systems and Microsoft office suite; Strong skills in verbal and written communication customer service and interpersonal relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Masters degree

Experience:One (1) year of professional experience working with students in a campus recreation program or similar organization of comparable size.

Knowledge Skills Abilities:Experience with When-to-Work and InnoSoft Fusion.

Work Location

• This position is located in Knoxville TN.
• This position is in-person with remote work opportunities in the summer and during winter break.

Compensation and Benefits

• UT market range:08
• Anticipated hiring range:$45000 - $47000Final salary is commensurate with experience and other qualifications and is accompanied by a full university benefits package.
• Find more information on the UT Market Range structurehere.
• Find more information on UT Benefitshere.

Application Instructions

For best consideration applicants should submit the materials below we plan on reviewing this position within 7 days after it is posted:

Cover Letter

Resume

3 References including current supervisor.

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