Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Dance, Fitness, Health Education, Higher Education, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Massage Therapy, Microsoft Office, Nutrition Therapy, Organizational Skills, Physical Demands, Physical Education, Problem Solving Skills, Program Evaluation, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Schedule Development, Sports, Team Player, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
7 days ago
Coordinator, Fitness
496577
Full-Time
Closing on: Jul 31 2026
Sports and Fitness
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Department: Sports and Fitness Salary: $43,001 - $47,301
Description:
Job Summary
The Coordinator of fitness coordinates, markets, and facilitates health and fitness programming that supports the health and well-being of the University community. The coordinator plays a key role in engaging the community through innovative fitness initiatives, outreach, and educational programming. The Coordinator oversees fitness staff and operations, including recruitment, training, and ongoing professional development.
Duties
Plans, schedules, and promotes a variety of health and fitness programs, including fitness classes, wellness workshops, fitness challenges, personal training, nutrition counseling, and massage therapy
Oversees fitness programs and services within the Wellness and Success Center, including group fitness, personal training, health and wellness education, and fitness challenges
Recruits, hires, supervises, and schedules fitness program staff, including Personal Trainers, Group Fitness Instructors, and Fitness Center Attendants
Designs and implements systems to foster participant accountability, evaluate program outcomes, and recognize achievements
Develops and administers assessment tools to evaluate program effectiveness in alignment with the department''s strategic goals
Coordinates and facilitates health and fitness programs and services for UHD students, UHD employees, and community members
Actively supports and participates in university-wide events such as One Main Event, Welcome Week, Health Fair, and Orientation.
Serves as a program advisor, providing leadership and guidance for student and staff engagement in fitness initiatives.
Marginal Duties
Performs all other duties as assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
Direct Reports:
Part-Time Employees
Delegation of Work:
Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)
Supervision Given:
Regularly supervises and assigns work to subordinate(s)
Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelor''s degree
Required Experience:
Minimum of two (2) years of job-related experience
License/Certification:
American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED and First Aid (Within 30 days of employment)
Preferred Qualifications
Relevant Certifications related to Group Fitness Instruction and/or Personal Training
Current group fitness instructor for one or multiple fitness classes including strength, aerobic or dance focused
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge:
Knowledge of fitness programs, and facilities available in a higher education environment, and of the related trends, issues, and accepted practices
Knowledge of best practices in group fitness instruction and personal training
Skills:
Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; good leadership skills
Abilities:
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse university community
Work Location and Physical Demands
Primary Work Location:
Works in gymnasium or other physical training room (2 - 4 hours) and a sports field or court (2 - 4 hours)
Physical Demands:
Work is performed in a typical interior work environment which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements; individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks. Work involves occasional exposure to elements, such as extreme or inclement temperatures
Must have precise hand-eye coordination, good spatial awareness, and the ability to identify and distinguish colors. Must have the ability to move items of up to 45lbs.
All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.