Fitness Coordinator

Job Title: Coronado Fitness Center Fitness Coordinator Department: Parks and Recreation Reports To: Director, Parks & Recreation FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Grade: 08 Approved By: Director, Parks & Recreation Approved Date: 12.15.2025 Summary: Appointed by the Coronado Fitness Center Manager. Must have the ability to relate to customers and resolve problems. May be asked to act in absence of the Coronado Fitness Center Manager. Requires valid Arkansas driver’s license and clean driving record with proof of liability insurance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Recruit, train and supervise land instructors, encouraging instructors to cross train for various class offerings; perform performance reviews. Responsible for scheduling instructors to provide coverage for all classes both in and outside of the facility. Maintains records of certifications for instructors. Schedules instructor training as needed. Develops class formats, assists in the training and growth of instructors and leads classes in a safe, professional and positive manner. Must be prepared to teach any class as needed. Performs daily check of weight room and studio, reporting all safety, cleaning or maintenance issues to the manager or maintenance supervisor. Required to obtain a Red Cross Lifeguard certification Must be willing and able to obtain a nationally accredited personal training certification and/or Group Fitness Instructor certification and/or an Aquatic certification, and keep in good standing. Must be capable of setting up a personalized program using cardio and weight room equipment. Must be knowledgeable of operation and maintenance of cardio and weight room equipment. Must be able to act as cashier when needed. Maintain all records, daily reports, record of events and any other reports as needed, including overseeing the personal trainer contractors. Must be able to work weekends, evenings and/or holidays. Manage Volunteer Attendant and POA Wellness programs, ensuring all participants meet specified requirements. Knowledge and use of marketing strategies for most valuable outcome for POA. May be required to drive POA vehicle or personal vehicle while conducting POA business. Regular attendance is required. Any other related duties as assigned by Supervisor. Deliver outstanding customer service, making every effort to accommodate customer needs. Ensure the safety of patrons and staff through accident prevention and safety policy, enforcing all facility and recreation location rules and regulations. Have a thorough knowledge of rules, regulations and operational use with regard to POA amenity use. Maintain a safe, clean amenity/facility at all times. Supervisory Qualifications: Directly supervises employees and volunteers in weight room and studio. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An interest in the fitness field, an ability to work well with members and staff, knowledge of weight room equipment use and safety, knowledge of pool chemicals and pool safety, ability to lead classes. Education and/or Experience: To perform this job successfully, an individual must have interest in the health field. Must have good public relations skills. Must be willing to work evenings, weekends and holidays. Under graduate degree preferred. Computer skills a must. Must have good interaction skills with property owners and visitors. Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Ability to effectively describe a physical ability as in the use of a weight machine or specific exercise. Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Current Red Cross Lifeguard Instructor or Lifeguard certification; also, nationally accredited personal trainer certification and/or Group Fitness Instructor certification and/or Aquatic Exercise Association or comparable certificates. Requires a valid Arkansas driver’s license and clean driving record with proof of liability insurance. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Must be physically fit to handle a multiple number of classes daily/weekly. Employee is required to demonstrate exercises on land and in water. Must be able to maintain lifeguard physical requirements at all times as set by the manager. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift up to 45 pounds and move up to 100 pounds. The employee must be able to meet all of the physical requirements necessary for acquiring and maintaining required certifications as listed above. Must be able to spot weight lifters within reason. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. ESSENTIAL: No. Employees who are designated as required to work when an office closing is authorized. WORK FROM HOME: No