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Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number

S4521P

Home Org Name

Recreation and Wellness-Admin

Division Name

Student Affairs

Position Title

Group Fitness Coordinator

Job Class Code

AE54 A,B,C

Appointment Status

Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term

No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

**Recreation and Wellness at Auburn University is seeking a Group Fitness Coordinator** to oversee the daily operations of the Group Fitness program, including scheduling, instructing, and evaluating group fitness classes; recruiting and training student instructors; and managing payroll. The coordinator plays a key role in advancing our commitment to transformative programming that promotes student development and well-being.

About Recreation and Wellness:

Recreation and Wellness provides fitness, wellness, sports, and outdoor recreation opportunities for Auburn University students, faculty, and staff. Programs include group fitness, intramural sports, club sports, outdoor adventure experiences, climbing, Olympic/Powerlifting, and personal training.

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At Recreation and Wellness, we believe wellness encompasses much more than physical health. Our mission is to nurture the whole person and strengthen our community. We embrace movement, team sports, outdoor adventures, and the joy of discovery.

We create opportunities to unplug, have fun, explore new activities, and take a break from the worries of life. Driven by our passion for working with the Auburn campus community, we are committed to fostering growth and making a positive impact.

Essential Functions

+ Recruits, trains, supervises, and evaluates student staff in Group Fitness formats.

+ Facilitates instructor training and professional development opportunities that support student-led formats offered at Recreation and Wellness.

+ Assists in Group Fitness program planning to ensure program outcomes are interdepartmentally and institutionally aligned.

+ Assesses, designs, and refines Group Fitness class offerings at the Recreation and Wellness Center.

+ Facilitates Group Fitness special events.

+ Collaborates with professional staff, student supervisors, and instructors to coordinate events and outreach opportunities.

+ Collaborates with professional staff, student supervisors, and instructors to organize staff scheduling and evaluations.

+ Provides administrative support including but not limited to payroll verification, scheduling, and substitution tracking.

+ Teaches group fitness classes to provide experiential learning, mentorships, and professional development opportunities for students.

+ Performs other related duties as assigned.

Why Work at Auburn?

+ **Life-Changing Impact** : Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.

+ **Culture of Excellence** : We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.

+ **We’re Here for You** : Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.

+ **Sweet Home Alabama** : The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.

+ **A Place for Everyone** : Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

The selected candidate will be assigned a job level based on qualifications.

Level I:

+ Bachelor’s degree OR 8 years of experience in lieu of a degree

Level II:

+ Bachelor’s degree OR 8 years of experience in lieu of a degree,AND

+ 2 years of experience in sports or recreational programming working in a collegiate/community recreational environment, OR an advanced degree (Master’s/PhD etc.) in lieu of years of experience.

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LevelIII :

+ Bachelor’s degree OR 8 years of experience in lieu of a degree,AND

+ 4 years of experience in sports or recreational programming working in a collegiate/community recreational environment OR 2 years of experience plus an advanced degree (Master’s/PhD etc.)

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range

$35,390 - $67,990

Job Category

Recreation

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:

Auburn

State position is located:

Alabama

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date

09/18/2025

Closing Date

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Please visit theirwebsite (https://auburn.edu/administration/eoc/) to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quick Link for Internal Postings

https://www.auemployment.com/postings/54136

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Resume

2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents