Group Fitness Coordinator at Cottonwood Heights Parks and Recreation Service – Cottonwood Height, Utah

Group Fitness Coordinator

Applications and resumes will be accepted until March 15, 2026.

• Part-time, non-seasonal position with no benefits.
• Flexible schedule, approximately 15-20 hours per week, including weekdays, weekends, mornings, evenings, and holidays.

Pay: $16.00 – $16.80 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Group Fitness Coordinator to oversee our Group Fitness program, focusing on land-based aerobics classes. This position involves scheduling, staffing, and enhancing our fitness offerings to ensure an engaging and high-quality experience for our community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the Group Fitness program and staff.
• Schedule and staff monthly fitness classes.
• Recruit and, when necessary, terminate employees.
• Introduce new class formats while discontinuing low-performing sessions.
• Maintain regular communication with staff regarding facility and schedule updates via email, GroupMe, and text messaging.
• Facilitate semi-annual group fitness meetings.
• Evaluate staff performance and provide necessary professional development.
• Oversee equipment maintenance in group fitness rooms, reporting issues to the Operations Department.
• Manage and update group fitness social media platforms.
• Monitor class attendance and assist with online scheduling using the Acuity Scheduling platform.
• Maintain no-show records and communicate with patrons as needed.
• Plan and implement special events, pop-up classes, and engagement activities.
• Promote new classes, holiday events, and special programs.
• Maintain both digital and paper employee records.
• Conduct an annual performance evaluation for each group fitness employee.
• Ensure all staff maintain current certifications in group fitness and CPR/First Aid/AED.

Qualifications:

• Must actively teach regular classes within the Group Fitness schedule.
• Current Primary Group Fitness or Personal Trainer Certification from ACE, AFAA, or NASM (other certifications may be accepted with prior approval from the Recreation and Fitness Manager).
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification for adults from the American Red Cross.
• Strong understanding of physiology and anatomy, as well as solid aerobic endurance, strength, and flexibility.
• Ability to effectively integrate music and choreography.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.