Student Employment - Fitness Program Managers

Position Details

Position Information

Advertising Department CAMPUS RECREATION AND WELLNESS Academic Term/Year SUMMER 2026 Position Title Student Employment - Fitness Program Managers Posting Number 08199 Position Number 08199 Student Job Category Student - Hourly Job Number of Vacancies 2 Job Description

ECU Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness is currently seeking several Fitness Program Managers.

Department Overview

Campus Recreation and Wellness (CRW) at East Carolina University engages the Pirate Community in various recreational and wellness experiences by providing exceptional facilities, programs, and services. CRW manages four flagship facilities, including two indoor and two outdoor locations. Indoor facilities include the Eakin Student Recreation Center, a state of the art 150,000 square foot facility located on ECU's main campus, and a 30,000-square-foot recreation and wellness center inside the 76,000-square-foot student center on ECU's Health Sciences Campus. The North Recreational Complex, a 129-acre sports complex that includes eight sports fields, a six-acre lake, disc golf course, boathouse, walking/jogging trails, outdoor fitness equipment, sandy beach area, beach volleyball courts, and an Odyssey challenge course and the 18-acre Blount Recreational Sports Complex round out the outdoor facilities.

Campus Recreation & Wellness, along with the Center for Counseling & Student Development, Student Health Services, Dean of Students Office, and Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities make up the Health & Well-Being Unit. The unit promises to create a comprehensive and integrated approach to student well-being by prioritizing comprehensive healthcare, a culture of well-being, and educating the campus community.

Job Description

Want to build leadership experience, work behind the scenes of a high-energy fitness program, and help shape the student experience at ECU? These roles are part operations manager, part problem solver, part hype team.

You'll help keep our Personal Training / Group Fitness programs running smoothly while gaining real-world experience in leadership, event operations, communication, and wellness programming.

Personal Training Program Manager

Help support the behind-the-scenes operations of our Personal Training program.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Tracking client sessions and purchases in the Member Management System
• Maintaining trainer schedules, certifications, and contact information
• Assisting with onboarding new Personal Trainers
• Coordinating trainer-client pairings
• Supporting personal training sales tracking
• Conducting walkthroughs of training spaces and equipment
• Assisting with fitness testing operations and procedures
• Supporting large-scale fitness and well-being events
• Other duties as assigned

You'd Be Great For This Role If You:

• Are organized and detail-oriented
• Communicate well and follow through
• Enjoy logistics, operations, and problem solving
• Have an interest in fitness, wellness, or leadership development

Group Fitness Program Manager

Help support the daily operations of our Group Fitness program and instructor team.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Coordinating private class requests and scheduling details
• Managing and tracking substitute coverage
• Assisting with onboarding new Group Fitness Instructors
• Maintaining instructor certifications and staff information
• Creating and sharing instructor updates and pre-class announcements
• Tracking class performance KPIs through the group fitness management platform
• Helping coordinate the Group Fitness evaluation process
• Creating procedures for large-scale events and experiences
• Conducting regular studio walk throughs
• Supporting fitness and well-being events
• Other duties as assigned

You'd Be Great For This Role If You:

• Thrive in fast-paced environments
• Are a strong communicator and problem solver
• Enjoy working with teams and managing moving pieces
• Have an interest in fitness programming or event coordination
• Have high energy

Preferred (Majors, Experience, GPA, etc.)

We're looking for students who are dependable, motivated, and excited to help create an incredible experience for members and participants at ECU Campus Recreation & Wellness.

To Be Eligible, You Must:

• Be a current ECU student in good academic standing
• Be able to work independently while also collaborating as part of a team
• Be available to work approximately 10-15 hours per week
• Be comfortable using Microsoft Office365 and other digital tools

Certifications & Requirements:

• Current CPR/AED, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogens certification required within 60 days of hire
• Personal Training Program Manager applicants must hold a nationally accredited Personal Training certification, or be willing to obtain one after hire
• Group Fitness Program Manager applicants must hold a nationally accredited Group Fitness certification, or be willing to obtain one after hire

Special Instructions to Applicant

• Starting hourly rate: $12.00/hour
• Personal Training Program Manager reports to the Fitness Coordinator
• Group Fitness Program Manager reports to the Assistant Director of Fitness

Applications must be submitted through ECU's PeopleAdmin system. Visit ecu.peopleadmin.com, create a profile and apply for the position listed under Campus Recreation & Wellness. Email: crw@ecu.edu. Please upload your Resume online.

Additional Instructions to Applicants

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/93873 Open Date 05/18/2026 Close Date 05/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• What is your anticipated Graduation Date?

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae/Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Letter of Recommendation
• List of References
• Additional Document #1
• Additional Document #2