Fitness Coordinator
- Employer
- University of South Carolina
- Location
- Columbia
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
STA00674PO26
Job Family:Student Enrichment
Job Function:Student Recreation
USC Market Title:Manager, Student Recreation
Link to USC Market Title:https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/134008
Job Level:M0 - Managerial
Business Title (Internal Title):Fitness Coordinator
Campus:Columbia
Work County:Richland
College/Division:Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
Department:SAAS UHS Campus Recreation
State Pay Range:G08
USC Market Range:MRE - $49,700 $60,882 $72,065
Anticipated Hiring Range:$49,700 - $72,065
Location of Vacancy:Columbia, SC
Part/Full Time:Full Time
Hours per Week:37.5
Work Schedule:- This position requires a variable work schedule based on operational and programmatic needs throughout the year.
- Intermittent evening and weekend hours will be required.
- This position is designated as essential personnel per the Division.
12 months
Job Search Category:Student Services
About University of South Carolina:From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.
Veterans' Preference Statement:The University of South Carolina is committed to equal opportunity and proudly values the skills and experience military veterans bring to our workforce. Across South Carolina, we are making veterans a priority for employment and recognize their vital contributions to our state and our communities.
Advertised Job Summary:Fitness Coordinator
- Passionate about fitness, student engagement, and creating a welcoming campus environment?
- Ready to inspire students while helping shape meaningful fitness experiences?
- Do you enjoy leading others, solving problems, and keeping operations running smoothly?
- Looking for an opportunity to combine your love of wellness with your commitment to student success?
- Ready to make an impact on campus by advancing health, well-being, and recreation for all?
We Have the Job for You!
The Fitness Coordinator contributes to the success of Campus Recreation by serving on the fitness team and assisting with fitness-related programs, operations and equipment. This position will supervise student employees, provide opportunities for participation in both informal and structured fitness programs, and maintain equipment inventory. Additionally, this position supports the overall success of the University and the well-being of the USC community by fostering a positive and welcoming environment through collaboration, teamwork, professionalism, and a commitment to belonging in all interactions with students, staff, faculty, and patrons. Through exceptional customer service, meaningful engagement, and a commitment to continuous improvement, this position enhances the student experience while advancing unit, departmental, and University goals. Performance is guided by the department’s foundational expectations of adaptability, purposeful work, effective communication, productivity, and continuous improvement.
Primary Duties Include:
- Student Enrichment – Support the development of students’ academic and personal goals. Provide opportunities for student engagement within the USC community through all phases of employment
- Program Management – Contribute to the success of a program that has been established with specific objectives to achieve. The program may focus on a single initiative or a series of related projects.
- Building & Grounds Maintenance – Responsible for the continuous care of the University’s facilities and grounds, ensuring safety, cleanliness and continued operability.
- Student Services – Contribute to the quality of students learning experience and academic success by transitioning students to a campus environment and meeting any specific academic resource needs they may have.
- Financial operations – Complete planning, analysis and control operations responsible for the management of funds. Ensure compliance with university policies and state and federal laws and regulations.
- Administrative Support - Ensure effectiveness of daily operations of supported areas which may include scheduling, customer service, data entry, documentation, records management, and assisting in the specific needs of the area.
- Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
- 15 paid vacation days
- 15 paid sick days
- 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- An engaging and collaborative environment.
Learn more about working at USCJob Related Minimum Required Education and Experience:
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 3 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
- Must possess a current American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED instructor certification or acquire within 180 days of hire date.
- Must possess one of the following fitness certification(s) (Personal Training or Strength and Conditioning) from an accredited national organization (ACE, AFAA, NASM, ACSM) or acquire within 180 days of hire date.
- Master’s degree in Exercise Science, Recreation, Facility Management, Student Services Experience or related field, 1 year related experience.
- Next term graduates will be considered if they will be able to obtain their degree by the date of employment.
- Relevant experience in general fitness management and personal training oversight.
Skilled in student supervision and fitness programming organization, as well as the ability to instruct a variety of fitness programs. Ability to supervise student employees and complete detailed reports. Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills. Ability to make sound decisions and implement emergency action plans when needed. Ability to successfully implement creative, state of the art fitness programs. Ability to teach a variety of fitness programs to participants and provide training / instruction to student employees.
Job Duty:Student Enrichment:
Support the development of students’ academic and personal goals. Provide opportunities for student engagement within the USC community through all phases of employment.
Supervise undergraduate and/or graduate student staff by fostering a high-impact student employment experience that integrates NACE competencies and other high-impact practices across the full employment lifecycle. Support students’ personal and professional growth through intentional interviewing, hiring and onboarding processes, 1:1 and/or team meetings, providing constructive feedback, and implementing performance management and evaluation processes, promoting the development of career readiness and transferable skills through student employment.
Yes
Percentage of Time:25
Job Duty:Program Management:
Contribute to the success of a program that has been established with specific objectives to achieve. The program may focus on a single initiative or a series of related projects. Objectives are aligned to a strategic plan or statement of work that guides the operations of the area.
Yes
Percentage of Time:25
Job Duty:Building & Grounds Maintenance:
Responsible for the continuous care of the University’s facilities and grounds, ensuring safety, cleanliness and continued operability.
Yes
Percentage of Time:15
Job Duty:Student Services:
Contribute to the quality of students learning experience and academic success by transitioning students to a campus environment and meeting any specific academic resource needs they may have.
Yes
Percentage of Time:15
Job Duty:Financial Operations:
Complete planning, analysis and control operations responsible for the management of funds. Ensure compliance with university policies, and state and federal laws and regulations.
Yes
Percentage of Time:10
Job Duty:Administrative Support:
Serve the administrative needs of the unit. Ensure effectiveness of daily operations of supported areas which may include scheduling, customer service, data entry, documentation, records management, and assisting in the specific needs of the area.
Yes
Percentage of Time:5
Job Duty:Other Duties as Assigned
Yes
Percentage of Time:5
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive:No
Hazardous weather category:Essential
Number of Vacancies:1
Job Open Date:09/09/2026
Job Close Date:10/04/2026
Open Until Filled:No
Special Instructions to Applicant:Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.We are only accepting applications submitted by October 4, 2026.The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
- Health and Life Insurance
- Retirement Programs
- Paid Tuition
- Dependent Scholarships
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Professional Development Opportunities
Click here to learn more about why you should work at USC.Quicklink for Posting:
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/212772
EEO Statement:The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
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With more than 200 years of history and tradition, the University of South Carolina is redefining itself for decades to come. There's never been a better time to be at South Carolina, the state's flagship university and one of only 62 public universities to receive the Carnegie Foundation's highest designation for research.
The University is located in the heart of South Carolina in the capital city of Columbia, which is the nexus of government, a thriving arts and culture center, a venue for big-time Southeastern Conference intercollegiate athletics, and a community that is reinventing itself with redevelopment projects citywide. Much of the development is tied to land along the scenic, slow-moving Congaree River. Working with government, business, and community leaders, Carolina has developed a unified plan that will allow the University to expand from its origins on the historic Horseshoe to its future-Innovista, a research and innovation district that will stretch to the banks of the Congaree.
Innovista represents a new vision for research by creating a vibrant, urban community where students and researchers, including those from private firms, will live, work, learn, and play. Innovista will represent the University's four core research areas-hydrogen fuel cells, nanoscience and technology, biomedical and public health, and the environment-but will include other initiatives and business partners that serve the knowledge economy. Innovista's first private tenant, for example, is a leader in software applications for the insurance industry and will create several hundred high-paying jobs.
By attracting similar companies and jobs-and by capitalizing on an attractive location for restaurants and residential and retail space-Innovista will help drive the economy and increase per-capita income in the city and state. Recreational space will include a world-class waterfront park along the Congaree River and a new stadium for the Gamecocks' nationally ranked baseball program. Greenway paths for biking, walking, and running already line much of the river area. Innovista's 8 million square feet will blend seamlessly with the Vista, the city's nearby entertainment district of restaurants, bars, shops, and art galleries.
Chartered in 1801, Carolina began classes in 1805 with nine students and a single building, Rutledge College. As the campus grew and buildings were added during the next 50 years, a horseshoe layout was adopted. Today, the Horseshoe is on the National Register of Historic Places, with 10 of its 11 buildings dating to the 19th century. Those renovated buildings house, among other areas, the South Carolina Honors College and Undergraduate Admissions, representing much of the University's current and future lifeblood.
In fact, incoming freshman classes have never been larger or more competitive. The freshmen from fall 2006 set records for their size (more than 3,700) and SAT scores (1171 average). Freshmen enrolling in the Honors College had average SAT scores of 1398. Members of the University's prestigious scholarship programs, Carolina Scholars for in-state students and McNair Scholars for out-of-state students, had average scores of 1449 and 1477, respectively. Total enrollment at Carolina for undergraduates and graduates is more than 27,300, with some 350 degree programs to choose from. Since 1994, Carolina students have earned more than $9.9 million in prestigious national scholarships such as the Goldwater, Truman, Rhodes, and NSF scholarships and the Fulbright Fellowships.
South Carolina's student body is diverse. In fact, Carolina was recently recognized as the state flagship university with the highest percentage of African-American student enrollment in the nation. Research by the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education shows African-American students made up 14.7 percent of enrollment in 2004, the latest year available. The JBHE also ranks Carolina eighth in the nation in percentage of African-American faculty at a state flagship university with 4.3 percent.
The University's faculty garnered a record $173.3 million in federal, state, and private funding for research, outreach, and training programs in 2005-06, and several key hiring plans will introduce more talent and expertise to the faculty ranks. An aggressive campus building master plan and the faculty recruiting initiatives will change the collective face of the University and the faces of many of its key teachers and researchers.
South Carolina is recruiting world-class faculty to be endowed chairs-and change agents-for a series of "research centers of economic excellence" in areas such as nanoelectronics, polymer nanocomposites, brain imaging, regenerative medicine, cancer therapeutics, drug discovery, vision research, hydrogen fuel cells, and travel and tourism technology. These centers, some in collaboration with other state research universities and health and hospital systems, are funded with $30 million annually in state lottery money, as well as private matching money. Carolina is in the midst of a faculty recruitment plan to hire 600 new members. The Faculty Excellence Initiative is recruiting 150 faculty, many in interdisciplinary clusters of emphasis, while the Centenary Plan will recruit 100 elite research faculty to lead the University's core initiatives. Additionally, 350 faculty will be hired across disciplines to replace retirees over the next few years.
The University has forged a number of international collaborations in research, and the University's global connections are also strong in academics, particularly in international business. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked the Moore School of Business best in the nation for its undergraduate and graduate programs in international business; the undergraduate program is No. 1 for the 10th consecutive time, while the graduate program is No. 1 among public universities for the 18th consecutive year and No. 2 overall, continuing a streak of 18 years with a top-two overall ranking.
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