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Details Posted: 27-Jun-24 Location: Washington, D.C. Type: Full Time Salary: $48,000 - $50,000 CategoriesHealth/Wellness Special Events Required Education4 Year Degree American University is seeking a motivated and creative recreation professional to join our Recreational Sports & Fitness (RecFit) team. This individual will manage and develop Special Events and Wellness Initiatives for our department, while assisting with the daily operations of three fitness centers. Interested candidates must apply online through Human Resources at: https://www.american.edu/hr/careers/staff-jobs.cfm. Position SummaryThis position is responsible for the development, management and supervision of the RecFit wellness programs. The Fitness Coordinator partners across campus to help coordinate all special events for Recreational Sports and Fitness, including our late-night programs, wellness education initiatives, and programs targeting underserved populations. The Fitness Coordinator manages, hires, and trains a team of student employees. The Fitness Coordinator also acts as evening Manager on Duty two evenings / week. This position reports to and works closely with the Associate Director, Recreational Sports & Fitness. Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, Fitness, Nutrition, Health Education or related field, or the equivalent in education, training and/or experience. At least two years of relevant work experience. Current CPR and AED certification. A nationally recognized and accredited personal training, group fitness, or wellness certification. Good written and verbal communication skills. Hiring offers for this position are contingent on the successful completion of a background check. Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in Exercise Science, Physiology, Fitness, Nutrition, Health Education or related field preferred. Experience in working in recreation or wellness promotion. Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs About American UniversityAmerican University Recreational Sports and Fitness – American University is a private liberal arts university in Washington DC with just over 7000 undergraduates and a total of close to 13,000 students including graduate schools and the law school. With approximately 1,800 faculty and staff, the University offers full-time employees a complete insurance benefits package, a generous 2:1 matching retirement plan and tuition assistance program. Recreational Sports and Fitness is a unit of Athletics and Recreation. American University offers 19 NCAA Division I varsity sports and a wide variety of intramural and club sports offerings. Most facilities are located in or near the Sports Center. These include the Jacobs Fitness Center; the Reeves Aquatic Center, which is comprised of two swimming pools; Bender Arena, made up of four basketball/volleyball courts and adjacent outdoor facilities including an outdoor track, outdoor tennis and basketball courts. The Sports Center facilities are multi-use by design and provide space for Varsity Athletes, Intramurals, Club Sports, academic activity classes and group exercise classes as well as general student workouts and recreation. The Sports C...enter has approximately 10,000 members, including primarily students, with smaller groups of faculty, staff, alumni and community members, with daily average usage of 1,400-1,600 people. We also manage Cassell Fitness Center and Duber Fitness Center. Cassell is approximately 8,000 square feet of fitness and multiple purpose studio space. Duber is 1,000 square feet and primarily used for personal and small group training. Show more Show less Connections working at American University More Jobs from This Employer https://careercenter.bluefishjobs.com/jobs/20238856/fitness-coordinator-wellness-and-special-events