Campus Recreation Coordinator

The Opportunity:

The UCF Student Success and Well-Being Recreation and Wellness Center is currently accepting applications for a Campus Recreation Coordinator (Coordinator of Fitness). This role assists with the management and operation of a variety of Fitness programs and facilities. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Campus Recreation (Assistant Director of Fitness) and supervises approximately 80 student employees.

This is an Auxiliary funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and develops a comprehensive fitness program including, but not limited to, Group Exercise, Personal Training, Fitness Certifications and Fitness Program special events.

• Assists in the overall management and staffing of the fitness floor to include fitness supervisors and attendants.

• Responsible for risk management oversight within program to include CPR/First Aid audits, facility audits, policy development and injury report review.

• Performs daily reviews of intake forms and health history questionnaires and assignment of clients for the personal training program.

• Supervise all fitness education within the program to include instructor recruitment, teaching prep course program, hosting and implementing instructor and trainer certification, and offering in-service and continuing education opportunities for staff development.

• Supervise a graduate assistant, two student leads and 80+ student employees for all fitness programs and floor coverage. Areas of responsibility include recruitment, hiring, training, supervising, evaluating, and overall development through a progressive training program and continual education.

• Responsible for the budget management for assigned areas, including revenue reports for personal training.

• Ensures maintenance, including preventative maintenance, appearance, and appropriate inventory of all fitness equipment and supplies and assist in recommending future purchases. Works with fitness vendors and maintenance staff to ensure the RWC has updated and functioning equipment.

• Manage all technology and software related to the fitness program including Fusion access management software group exercise schedules, personal training assessment software, website updates and events calendar.

• Work closely with Student Government (SG) to meet the goals, objectives, and expectations as one of their primary funded agencies.

• Assists in marketing and assessment efforts for the Fitness program.

• Serve as an American Red Cross CPR/AED/FA Instructor.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's and 2+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree and 0+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, or related field of study.

• Current certification in group fitness and/or personal training by NCCA accredited certification body such as ACE, NETA, ACSM, NSCA or NASM.

• Current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Certification.

• Experience working in a university recreation setting and providing oversight for campus fitness programs.

Additional Application Materials Required:

A copy of current group fitness and/or personal training certification as described above.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

This is an Auxiliary funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.​

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• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Department

Student Success and Well-Being (SSWB) - Recreation and Wellness Center

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (with an expectation of flexed schedule to supervise evening and weekend programs as needed).

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$17.64 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

06-05-2025-12-00-AM

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.  

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer. 

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 407-823-1336 or email onac@ucf.edu.