Job Summary

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls more than 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University values diversity and fosters a climate that is grounded in respect and inclusion to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director – Fitness, the Coordinator – Fitness Programs administers a comprehensive group fitness program and coordinates fitness related special events appropriate for various populations within the university community, promoting the development of student leaders and healthy lifestyles through physical activity. Duties include but are not limited to: the creation and implementation of a semester based group exercise class schedule consisting of a variety of formats; coordination of an instructor training and certification program; direct oversight of equipment inventory and preventative maintenance management and/or replacement as it relates to group fitness programming; budgetary oversight for all group fitness programming; and responsible for student and part-time staff personnel management related to group fitness programming. The Coordinator- Fitness Programs will work to develop relationships across campus to partner and host special events related to fitness and well-being.

Responsibilities and Duties

Group Fitness and Instructional Fitness Program Management

Create, implement and supervise the day-to-day operations of a variety of organized group fitness programs featuring fitness classes, instructional based fitness classes, participant incentive programs, special events and other one-day, smaller scale events highlighting the fitness class offerings.
Create and administer instructor training and mechanics for a variety of group exercise/fitness class formats.
Coordinate and instruct an annual group fitness instructor preparatory course with a national organization (ACE University, AFAA, ACSM).
Manage aspects of group fitness programming such as studio inventory, equipment repair, scheduling, form tracking, and participant statistics through facility software management systems such as Fusion, Connect 2 and SubItUp.
Communicate to the Assistant Director- Fitness the purchasing and inventory needs regarding equipment and supplies for all group fitness studios.
Collaborate with the Assistant Director- Fitness to evaluate and ensure compliance with University, departmental, and programmatic risk management policies.
Assist in the annual review, revision, and implementation of group fitness policies and procedures.
Assist in managing cases of participant dissatisfaction and discipline participants and student employees for inappropriate behavior according to Campus Recreation and University policies.
Work with department marketing staff to communicate relevant fitness events and information to participants via website, social media, etc.

Personnel Management

Work with the Associate Director, Employee Experience to recruit and hire new student instructors.
Train and directly supervise a minimum number of instructors to sustain comprehensive group fitness class offerings.
Develop and coordinate regular meetings and trainings.
Approve selected student employee timesheets and comply with campus/department student employee and payroll policies.
Provide regular performance feedback and opportunities for ongoing professional development - will require some evening and weekend commitments to ensure quality control.

Assessment/Administrative Related Duties

Work in accordance with Associate Director, Programs & Assessment and Assistant Director, Fitness on overseeing program related assessment related to departmental learning outcomes and divisional goals.
Provide annual assessment data collection and reports to support departmental assessment plan.
Provide information annually and as needed to support departmental annual report and divisional monthly success logs.
Update monthly usage statistics for all fitness related programs and report appropriately in departmental meetings.
Prepare a programmatic annual report complete with user data, student evaluations and interviews, and university collaboration efforts.
Supervise campus recreation facilities and staff on designated evenings and weekends, as assigned.
Serve on university committees, as assigned.
Represent the Department at various campus, division, and community functions, as assigned.
Assist the Assistant Director, Fitness in evaluation and formulation of policies, procedures, and long-range plans.
Periodically assess the needs and interests of the Towson University community in regard to new programs or modifications of existing program structure.
Contribute to the accomplishment of Department goals and initiatives, as assigned.

Facility Management

Work in accordance with Coordinator, Reservations and Events to schedule all fitness class programming in Burdick Hall.
Assist the Assistant Director, Fitness in facility related work including preventative maintenance responsibilities associated with the fitness studios.
Regularly monitor the cleanliness of the fitness studios and work with the Assistant Director, Facilities to maintain a clean and welcoming environment.

Fiscal Management

Provide budgetary oversight for student and non-student payroll.
Manage monthly payroll procedures for all student and non-student staff positions including timesheet approval, pay period budget logs, and monthly reporting.
Assist the Assistant Director, Fitness in managing programmatic fee collection and revenue generation for group fitness and instructional fitness programs.
Submit equipment requests and equipment budget projections as they pertain to Group Fitness to the Assistant Director, Fitness.

Qualifications and Skills

Required:

Bachelor's degree
One year of professional work experience within fitness and/or recreation.
Primary group fitness certification from an accredited, national association (AFAA, ACE, ACSM, NASM, NETA).
Demonstrated ability to teach and conduct fitness classes and instructor trainings for at least three formats such as dance, cycling, step, aerobics, strength training, yoga, TRX, Pilates, kickboxing and/or step.
Strong computer skills for the processing of facility, fiscal and personnel management.

Preferred:

Master’s degree in kinesiology, physical education, or closely related field from an accredited college or university;
CPR, AED and First Aid-Professional Rescue Instructor certified.
Experience working in a collegiate recreation environment.
Demonstrated supervisory experience in managing a diverse fitness program to include programming and staffing.

Salary and Benefits

$56,000 annually and full University benefits that include 22 days of annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, please click here . TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here .

If you are motivated, innovative and team-oriented, we would love to hear from you.
For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application.
This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days.

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.

About Towson University

The largest comprehensive university in the Baltimore area, Towson University is nationally recognized for its excellent programs in the arts and sciences, communications, business, health professions, education, fine arts and computer information systems. Located in suburban Towson, eight miles north of Baltimore, our beautifully landscaped, 328-acre setting offers a pleasant environment for study and a diverse campus life, as well as easy access to a wealth of university and community resources. Towson University's educational experience branches out to off-campus locations throughout Maryland, including a number of online options. Our many interdisciplinary partnerships with public and private organizations throughout Maryland provide opportunities for research, internships and jobs. Towson University is a founding member of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities (CUMU).

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