Fitness and Engagement Coordinator

Program Assessment & Continuous Improvement – Conducts assessment of fitness and engagement programs through participation data, participant feedback, instructor evaluations, and program outcomes. Prepares reports, analyzes trends, and recommends improvements to enhance program quality, engagement, and operational effectiveness. Assists with budget development and resource management for assigned programs.

Student Staff Leadership & Development – Recruits, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates Group Fitness Instructors, Personal Trainers, Content Creators, and assigned student employees. Develops training materials, establishes performance expectations, and ensures student employees provide safe, inclusive, and high-quality experiences for participants.

Marketing & Engagement – Supports University Recreation marketing and communication initiatives by developing promotional content, managing social media efforts, and assisting with campaigns that increase awareness and participation in recreation programs. Collaborates with departmental staff to promote programs, events, and wellness opportunities.

Campus Collaboration – Collaborates with University Recreation staff and campus partners to support student engagement, wellness initiatives, and departmental programming.

Program Assistant (AH30/61121901/ FTE -S01184P), full-time position with benefits. SC State Pay Grade: GEN06 . Salary range: $37,200.00 (minimum) – $48,300.00 (midpoint). Normal work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must be flexible to meet the special scheduling needs of the university.

Coastal Carolina University is a public comprehensive liberal arts institution located in Conway, South Carolina, just nine miles from the Atlantic coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. Coastal Carolina University enrolls over 12,000 students from 48 states and 53 nations. The University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the baccalaureate and master’s degrees of national and/or regional significance in the arts and sciences, business, humanities, education, and health and human services, a specialist degree in instructional technology, and PhD degrees in marine science: coastal and marine systems science and education sciences.

The University provides equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, or because an employee or applicant for employment is an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, an Armed Forces service medal veteran, a recently separated veteran, or an active-duty wartime or campaign badge veteran, or other “protected veteran,” as defined by law. Coastal Carolina University is an EO/AA employer.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sport Management, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Business Administration, or a related field. Experience in fitness, recreation, wellness programming, student services, or a related field. CPR / AED and First Aid certification obtained within 90 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Recreation, Sport Management, Higher Education, Business Administration, Exercise Science, or a related field. Two (2) years of professional experience in campus recreation, fitness programming, wellness, or related areas. Experience supervising student employees.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must possess working knowledge of fitness and wellness programming, personal training, group fitness operations, marketing, social media management, and participant engagement. This position requires strong leadership, communication, organizational, and customer service skills to coordinate programs, supervise student staff and instructors, and create engaging experiences that promote campus wellness. Demonstrate the ability to develop and evaluate fitness initiatives, manage marketing and promotional efforts, analyze participation data, and effectively prioritize multiple projects and deadlines. Ability to collaborate with campus partners, ensure compliance with university policies and industry standards, and foster an inclusive environment that encourages participation and healthy lifestyles.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

FTE-S01184P

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

09/28/2026

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

08/27/2026

Job Close Date

09/10/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Quicklink for Posting

https://jobs.coastal.edu/postings/122503

Job Duties

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have at least a Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Sport Management, Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Business Administration, or a related field?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have experience in fitness, recreation, wellness programming, student services, or a related field?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter / Letter of Application
3. Reference List

Optional Documents

1. Other Document 1
2. Other Document 2
3. Other Document 3