Fitness Coordinator

We are seeking a Fitness Coordinator at the Homewood campus of Johns Hopkins University.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Assistant Director of Fitness to oversee comprehensive student-oriented fitness offerings on the Homewood campus of Johns Hopkins University.
• Manage the Center’s fitness areas, including the cardio fitness room, weight room, heavy room, functional training area, informal stretch areas, Jungle Gym, F45 franchise, cycling studio, and three multi-purpose studios through security, inventory, organization, and cleaning.
• Supervise day-to-day operations of open fitness spaces via policies, staffing, and direction in order to ensure safety, comfort, cleanliness, inclusion and accessibility for all Rec patrons.
• Direct the Facility Attendant and Monitor (FAM) student staff by hiring, on-boarding, and evaluating the team and facilitating semesterly trainings and leadership & development opportunities.
• Take lead in research, specification, purchasing, inventory, layout and organization of all fitness equipment for recreational facilities.
• Complete hiring documentation and weekly payroll for all fitness staff.
• Assist in operation of Group Exercise classes, Personal Training services, and informal fitness opportunities taking place within and associated with the newly expanded Ralph S. O’Connor Center for Recreation & Well-Being, taking lead in absence of Assistant Director.
• Instruct a minimum of two fitness classes or small group training sessions per week.
• Collaborate with the university community on intersectional health and/or student experience areas such as the Office of Well-Being, Peer Educators (Peeps), and various campus offices/groups on collaborative programming such as New Student Orientation, Hop In, and FLI and advise relevant student groups such as the Powerlifting Club
• Serve on university, divisional, and departmental committees as needed.
• Assist in establishing short and long-term goals for the Department of Athletics & Recreation.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with department colleagues, as well as other partners across campus.
• Proactively communicate and build relationships with patrons of the Center.
• Perform other related duties as necessary and appropriate for the position as assigned by the Director or Supervisor.

Key Relationships

• The Fitness Coordinator is directly supervised by the Assistant Director – Fitness.
• This position has significant interactions with faculty and staff, students, alumni, and other outside constituencies.

Physical Effort/Environment

• General office, recreation facility, and campus environment.
• Position involves sitting, although frequent movement is necessary.
• Walking, standing, bending, twisting, and occasional lifting is required.
• Computer usage involving repetitive and/wrist motion is required.
• The position will be a full-time, fiscal year appointment, with frequent evening and weekend work required throughout the year with those dates determined by a supervisor.
• Operates in recreation facility.
• General open office and campus environment.
• Position involves sitting, movement, and occasional lifting up to 50 pounds in coaching and training situations.
• Early morning/evening/weekend work is required.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Masters in exercise science or related field preferred.
• Two years professional experience managing a collegiate recreational fitness program preferred.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Nationally accredited personal training certification.
• Nationally accredited certification in group fitness instruction.
• *ONE of the above may be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Current CPR/AED, First Aid certification.

Preferred

• Knowledge or experience within the F45 franchise.
• Specialty fitness certifications including but not limited to:
• Yoga, Pilates, Zumba, Boxing, Aerobics, TRX, Barre etc.
• Additional licenses such as CSCS, massage, meditation, nutrition, etc. are also welcomed.

Classified Title: Fitness Coordinator
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/MB
Starting Salary Range: Commensurate with experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: M-F; 8:30am - 5
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: Homewood Campus
Department name: Recreation
Personnel area: University Student Services

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

*JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

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