Salary/Position Classification

• $17.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 10-12 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

The Fitness Program Manager will assist in the development and administration of the Personal Training, Group Exercise and Fitness Service programs.

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Performing basic fitness appointments including: standard fitness assessments (bike and treadmill based), skinfold tests, strength & flexibility tests, and equipment orientations (Set days and hours for these to be scheduled)
• Keeping detailed records of fitness assessment participants through informed consents, BSDI and scheduling software (schedule these in Fusion calendar)
• Assist in the marketing and creative development of Fitness Programs to increase participation and retention.
• Assist with hiring, training, and evaluating Fitness Program staff.
• Assist in the planning and leading of area-specific meetings, continuing education trainings, and updates to all staff; coordinating makeup meeting sessions as necessary
• Assist in the creation of Fitness Program schedules by ensuring staffing is in line with budgeted hours.
• Assist in the inventory of supplies and equipment. (first aid kits – fitness desk)
• Utilize appropriate technology to manage the Fitness programs.
• Serve as an active member of the Program Manager team and attend regularly schedule meetings.
• Meet with supervisor regularly.
• Track GX participant numbers – send out email reminders of upcoming class registrations
• Tracking personal training sessions- check for consistency with sessions being taken away
• Smaller programs – 1-2 /semester – comprehensive fitness assessment promos, week long programs
• Other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Requirements

• Hold or be pursuing a major or minor in exercise science, recreation, nutrition or health-related field OR have experience in Group Exercise or Personal Training and/or at least one certification but pursuing a different primary career.
• General working knowledge of all exercise equipment and ability to explain proper use to participants.
• Certification in CPR/First Aid/AED, or ability to obtain within 2 weeks of hire. (Training provided by the Wellness Center at no cost for employees)
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds of weight.
• Ability to work various hours Monday–Sunday

Internship Qualifications:

• All minimum qualifications stated above
• Be a junior or senior year and have a need for Kinesiology and Public Health Education (KPHE) credits.
• Must hold a 2.75 academic major GPA before applying. This GPA must be maintained; unofficial transcript to be provided at the interview and applicable follow-up semesters if necessary.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have one of the following national recognized NCCA Accredited certifications: NSCA (CPT or CSCS), ACE (CPT, clinical exercise specialist, lifestyle and weight management consultant), or ACSM (HFI, CPT, or Exercise Specialist), NASM (CPT), NCSF (CPT), and NETA (CPT).

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
• Resume (Word or PDF format only)
• Cover Letter (Word of PDF format only)

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us at und.careerservices@und.edu.