Coordinator, Fitness & Wellness

Title: Coordinator, Fitness & Wellness

Agency: VP STUDENT ENROLLMENT, ENGAGEMENT & SERVICES

Location: Norfolk, VA

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time:

Additional Detail

• Master’s degree in exercise science, recreation, sport management, or a related field; or a Bachelor’s degree with relevant professional experience may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.
• Demonstrated basic experience coordinating fitness and/or wellness programs, with specific experience supporting the growth and development of group exercise and/or personal training programs in a collegiate setting.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and deliver quality results within established timelines.
• Strong organizational, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse populations, including students, faculty, staff, and community partners, while maintaining confidentiality and professional discretion.
• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications.
• Possession of at least one nationally recognized certification (e.g., ACE, NASM, ACSM, NSCA, AFAA).
• Proficiency with common office productivity software and willingness to learn institution-specific systems.

• Master’s degree in exercise science, recreation, sport management, or a related field.
• Previous professional experience working within a collegiate recreation or campus wellness department.
• Working knowledge of student development theory and its application to student staff supervision and program delivery.
• Basic experience with the development and implementation of comprehensive wellness initiatives, including areas such as exercise prescription and program design, nutrition education, stress and time management, and weight management.
• Basic experience supervising, training, and evaluating student employees and/or paraprofessional staff.
• Ability to obtain or possession of a valid Virginia State driver’s license (if required for job-related travel).