Fitness Coordinator

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number STA00674PO26 Job Family Student Enrichment Job Function Student Recreation USC Market Title Manager, Student Recreation Link to USC Market Title https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/134008 Job Level M0 - Managerial Business Title (Internal Title) Fitness Coordinator Campus Columbia Work County Richland College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support Department SAAS UHS Campus Recreation State Pay Range G08 USC Market Range MRE - $49,700 $60,882 $72,065 Anticipated Hiring Range $49,700 - $72,065 Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC Part/Full Time Full Time Hours per Week 37.5 Work Schedule

• This position requires a variable work schedule based on operational and programmatic needs throughout the year.
• Intermittent evening and weekend hours will be required.
• This position is designated as essential personnel per the Division.

Basis 12 months Job Search Category Student Services

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

Fitness Coordinator

• Passionate about fitness, student engagement, and creating a welcoming campus environment?
• Ready to inspire students while helping shape meaningful fitness experiences?
• Do you enjoy leading others, solving problems, and keeping operations running smoothly?
• Looking for an opportunity to combine your love of wellness with your commitment to student success?
• Ready to make an impact on campus by advancing health, well-being, and recreation for all?

We Have the Job for You!

The Fitness Coordinator contributes to the success of Campus Recreation by serving on the fitness team and assisting with fitness-related programs, operations and equipment. This position will supervise student employees, provide opportunities for participation in both informal and structured fitness programs, and maintain equipment inventory. Additionally, this position supports the overall success of the University and the well-being of the USC community by fostering a positive and welcoming environment through collaboration, teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to belonging in all interactions with students, staff, faculty, and patrons. Through exceptional customer service, meaningful engagement, and a commitment to continuous improvement, this position enhances the student experience while advancing unit, departmental, and University goals. Performance is guided by the department's foundational expectations of adaptability, purposeful work, effective communication, productivity, and continuous improvement.

Primary Duties Include:

• Student Enrichment - Support the development of students' academic and personal goals. Provide opportunities for student engagement within the USC community through all phases of employment
• Program Management - Contribute to the success of a program that has been established with specific objectives to achieve. The program may focus on a single initiative or a series of related projects.
• Building & Grounds Maintenance - Responsible for the continuous care of the University's facilities and grounds, ensuring safety, cleanliness and continued operability.
• Student Services - Contribute to the quality of students learning experience and academic success by transitioning students to a campus environment and meeting any specific academic resource needs they may have.
• Financial operations - Complete planning, analysis and control operations responsible for the management of funds. Ensure compliance with university policies and state and federal laws and regulations.
• Administrative Support - Ensure effectiveness of daily operations of supported areas which may include scheduling, customer service, data entry, documentation, records management, and assisting in the specific needs of the area.

Perks:

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• 15 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• An engaging and collaborative environment.

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Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

• Must possess a current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED instructor certification or acquire within 180 days of hire date.
• Must possess one of the following fitness certification(s) (Personal Training or Strength and Conditioning) from an accredited national organization (ACE, AFAA, NASM, ACSM) or acquire within 180 days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Exercise Science, Recreation, Facility Management, Student Services Experience or related field, 1 year related experience.
• Next term graduates will be considered if they will be able to obtain their degree by the date of employment.
• Relevant experience in general fitness management and personal training oversight.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Skilled in student supervision and fitness programming organization, as well as the ability to instruct a variety of fitness programs. Ability to supervise student employees and complete detailed reports. Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills. Ability to make sound decisions and implement emergency action plans when needed. Ability to successfully implement creative, state of the art fitness programs. Ability to teach a variety of fitness programs to participants and provide training / instruction to student employees.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Student Enrichment:

Support the development of students' academic and personal goals. Provide opportunities for student engagement within the USC community through all phases of employment.

Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate student staff by fostering a high-impact student employment experience that integrates NACE competencies and other high-impact practices across the full employment lifecycle. Support students' personal and professional growth through intentional interviewing, hiring and onboarding processes, 1:1 and/or team meetings, providing constructive feedback, and implementing performance management and evaluation processes, promoting the development of career readiness and transferable skills through student employment.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty

Program Management:

Contribute to the success of a program that has been established with specific objectives to achieve. The program may focus on a single initiative or a series of related projects. Objectives are aligned to a strategic plan or statement of work that guides the operations of the area.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty

Building & Grounds Maintenance:

Responsible for the continuous care of the University's facilities and grounds, ensuring safety, cleanliness and continued operability.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Student Services:

Contribute to the quality of students learning experience and academic success by transitioning students to a campus environment and meeting any specific academic resource needs they may have.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty

Financial Operations:

Complete planning, analysis and control operations responsible for the management of funds. Ensure compliance with university policies, and state and federal laws and regulations.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty

Administrative Support:

Serve the administrative needs of the unit. Ensure effectiveness of daily operations of supported areas which may include scheduling, customer service, data entry, documentation, records management, and assisting in the specific needs of the area.

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty

Other Duties as Assigned

Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No Hazardous weather category Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date Job Open Date 09/09/2026 Job Close Date 10/04/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

We are only accepting applications submitted by October 4, 2026.

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/212772 EEO Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a job-related field and 3 or more years of job-related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job-related certification, training, education, and/or experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you possess a current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED instructor certification or the ability to acquire certification within 180 days of hire date?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you possess one of the following fitness certification(s) (Personal Training or Strength and Conditioning) from an accredited national organization (ACE, AFAA, NASM, ACSM) or the ability to acquire a certification within 180 days of hire date?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

• List of References and Contact Information