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Coordinator of Fitness & Wellness

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$44,000 monthly

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Job Description - Coordinator of Fitness & Wellness

Apply now to join FAU on its race to excellence.

For more information on everything FAU has to offer, please visit www.fau.edu/jobs

Note: Current FAU employees must apply as an internal applicant by logging into their existing Workday employee account.

Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Coordinator of Fitness and Wellness. - Boca Raton, FL.

Reporting through the Department of Campus Recreation, the Coordinator of Fitness is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of a comprehensive fitness and wellness program. Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Fitness and Wellness, the Coordinator of Fitness administers, organizes, and promotes a Fitness program serving 3,000+ participants each year.

Summary of responsibilities:

Fitness Programming:

  • Oversee the administration and oversight of all fitness and wellness programs, including but not limited to: Personal Training, Group Fitness, Small Group Training, Instructional Programs and Special Events.

  • Manage administrative duties related to personal training, fitness consultations, specialty courses, group exercise, small group training and other program offerings.

  • Plan and implement specialized fitness offerings, including outreach events, incentive programs, educational tabling and collaborative events.

  • Develop and publish group fitness class schedules and format descriptions to align with current trends and the diverse interests of the FAU community; including development of modified schedules for holidays, finals and intersessions.

  • Track and analyze group fitness class counts, completed personal training sessions, personal training mentor/mentee hours, program goals/data, and assign personal training clients.

  • Teach both nationally accredited, and in-house developed training courses to prepare students to become a Personal Trainer and/or Group Fitness Instructor. (May include the ability to teach specialty formats such as cycling, boxing, barre/Pilates, yoga, Zumba etc.)

Staff Development and Supervision:

  • Recruit, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate approximately 2 Fitness Managers, 15 Certified Personal Trainers and 30 Certified Group Fitness Instructors.

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date staff contact lists, and assist with coordination of group fitness subs as needed.

  • Organize and lead fitness staff trainings, and maintain regular communication with staff regarding departmental updates, special events, scheduling, etc.

  • Evaluate the performance of fitness employees on a semester basis and provide written and verbal feedback upon completion.

  • Provide staff with ongoing mentorship through regular check-ins and one-on-one meetings.

Facility Operations and Risk Management:

  • Track fitness equipment inventory and project equipment replacement needs on an annual basis.

  • Provide support and input with regard to custodial services and/or equipment maintenance via work order requests.

  • Ensure staff are informed of current safety and risk management procedures in departmental Emergency Action Plan; review with staff on an annual basis.

Assessment:

  • Assist with development, implementation, and review of surveys for programs and events.

  • Assist with development of departmental strategic plan and annual assessment materials.

  • Assist with preparing monthly and annual reports related to Key Performance Indicators.

 Miscellaneous:

  • Assist with preparation of the department’s budget through fitness staffing and expense projections.

  • Assist with marketing efforts for fitness programming as needed.

  • Attend meetings with other Campus Recreation stakeholders, including but not limited to: Owls Care Health Promotion, Counseling and Psychological Services, Student Health Services, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Government, Athletics, and others.

  • Maintain and expand relationships with Academic Departments of Exercise Science, Colleges of Social Work, Nursing, Medicine, and others.

  • Other duties as assigned.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

  • Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 

  • State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 

  • Sick Leave Pool Program. 

  • Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). 

  • Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

 

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php 

 

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Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience required.

Salary:

$44,000 annually.

Exempt Administrative, Managerial, Professional (AMP)

College or Department:

Student Affairs: Campus Recreation - Fitness and Wellness

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., some nights and weekends as needed.

Application Deadline:

2026-06-30

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume
Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [email protected]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.
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