Fitness coordinator Jobs in St Louis, MO

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

JOB SUMMARY

The Fitness Coordinator is responsible for the daily management and continued development of fitness and wellness facilities and programs within the department. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation & Wellness, this role provides leadership in student and part-time staff supervision, program development, facility and equipment oversight, risk management, assessment, and outreach. The Fitness Coordinator supports holistic well-being by offering inclusive, accessible, and innovative fitness and wellness opportunities for the Saint Louis University community.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Staff Management & Development

Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, schedules, and evaluates a staff of 20+ student employees and part-time instructors, including group fitness instructors, personal trainers, and building maintenance

Provides ongoing professional development, certification renewal opportunities, and mentorship for staff

Conducts regular staff meetings, promotes a culture of accountability, and serves as a role model for inclusive, customer-centered service

Program & Service Coordination

Oversees a comprehensive fitness program including group fitness classes, personal training, small group training, and specialized workshops

Develops and implements physical wellness initiatives (, fitness challenges, stress relief programming, nutrition education collaboration) that complement campus-wide well-being goals

Incorporates new and emerging fitness and wellness trends that motivate students to make healthy choices

Manages class scheduling, registration, and cancellation processes for all programs

Facility & Equipment Oversight

Oversees the daily operations of fitness spaces in the Simon Recreation Center, including : 25,000 sq. ft. of fitness space with 200+ pieces of cardio and strength equipment, six multipurpose gym courts, five multipurpose rooms, a spinning studio, fitness assessment room and an indoor track

Coordinates preventative maintenance, cleaning, and repair of all fitness equipment

Tracks equipment inventory and usage and develop equipment replacement plans

Assessment, Data & Budget

Collects and analyzes participation data, satisfaction surveys, and usage trends; prepares reports for leadership

Manages program budgets, including payroll, equipment purchasing, and cost estimates

Contributes to departmental strategic planning and assessment efforts

Marketing, Outreach & Collaboration

Partners with the Assistant Director and other marketing staff to promote fitness and wellness services

Develops outreach initiatives that increase participation and reduce barriers to access

Collaborates with the Division of Student Development and other University partners to integrate wellness programming across campus

Represents the department on campus committees and at professional conferences

Other

Performs other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of collegiate recreation and fitness program operations

Knowledge of exercise science principles, fitness programming methodologies, and emerging health and wellness trends

Knowledge of risk management and injury prevention practices in fitness and recreational environments

Knowledge of fitness facility operations and equipment management

Knowledge of fitness equipment

Strong organizational and documentational skills

Strong coordination, collaboration, and communication skills

Strong leadership and student development skills

Strong presentation skills

Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed

Ability to assess participation data and program outcomes to inform continuous improvement of fitness offerings

Ability to troubleshoot fitness equipment issues and coordinate repairs

Ability to promote inclusive, accessible, and engaging fitness environments that support diverse abilities and experience level

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, Health Promotion, or related field

National certification in group fitness or personal training (, ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NSCA) or willingness to pursue certification within first 90 days

CPR / AED and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within first 90 days)

Mental Health First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within first 90 days)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in Exercise Physiology, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Recreation, Sports Management, Student Affairs, Wellness, or closely related field

Positive full-time work experience in collegiate, community, or commercial fitness environment, with specific experience in programming and / or facility operations

Experience supervising, managing, and mentoring staff, to include recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and disciplining

Leadership experience with consistently progressive responsibilities in a fitness, university, or recreational setting

Familiarity with Fusion or similar recreation management software

Participation in professional organizations, research, and scholarship, and / or professional development such as association leadership or presentations

This is a full-time hourly position. Pay starting at $ (commensurate with experience), plus benefits including vacation and sick leave, health / dental / vision / life insurance, 403B retirement savings plan and match, tuition remission, employee assistance program and wellness program.

Function

Student Life

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military / veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and / or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.