Fitness Coordinator

Job Summary

Responsibilities: Develops and implements an innovative and comprehensive fitness program for university students, faculty, staff, retirees, families, alumni, and community; schedules classes and instructor/personal training assignments; identifies, recruits, hires, trains, schedules, supervises and evaluates program instructors/personal trainers, and fitness area supervisors; develops and distributes marketing and promotion materials; and participates in short-and-long range planning as part of the recreation team.

Qualifications: At least a bachelor’s degree in health promotion, physical education, recreation management, fitness management or related field; at least one year of experience supervising a personal training or fitness class program; and first aid, CPR/AED certification required. Master’s degree in health promotion, physical education, recreation management, fitness management or related field; and certification in ACE, AFAA, ACSM, or NSCA preferred. Student experience will be considered. Serving in a rotating on- call capacity for supervision of social and recreational activities, including nights and weekends, will be necessary.

Application Instructions: All application materials received by August 6, 2025, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 319-273-2422.

UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

The University offers an excellent benefits package including a vacation plan, employer sponsored retirement plans, health and dental insurance, and life and disability insurance. Benefits package details can be viewed at https://careers.uni.edu/benefits. Application materials received by 8/6/2025 will be given first consideration. For more information or to apply, visit https://careers.uni.edu/. Criminal and other relevant background checks required. UNI is a tobacco free campus.