Job Details

Fitness And Wellness Coordinator

Position Number: 6563927
Location: Providence, RI
Position Type: Athletics/Coaching

Fitness And Wellness Coordinator
Brown University

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Job Description:

Brown University Athletics and Recreation is currently seeking candidates for the Fitness and Wellness Coordinator position. Located in Providence, Rhode Island, and a member of the Ivy League, our intercollegiate athletics program consists of 34 varsity teams with approximately 1,000 athletes who participate within the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA-D1).

This position will be responsible for the daily administration, staffing, and programming of the Nelson Fitness Center, and is responsible for administration of the Fitness Assistant and Fitness Supervisor positions. This position will support the Fitness and Wellness Manager in special events, and programming in the Nelson Fitness Center and on the Brown University Campus. This position will manage equipment repairs and preventative maintenance for equipment. This position will assist the Fitness and Wellness Manager with development, implementation, promotion, safe operation, and evaluation of recreation/fitness services for students, faculty, staff, and recreation members, as well as special events hosted at the Nelson Fitness Center.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in Sports Management, Kinesiology, Recreation, Administration, or a related field.
1-2 years of related experience with progressive responsibility in fitness and collegiate recreation.
Knowledge of business operations, financial operations, scheduling and facility operations, and risk management preferred.
Current certification from NSCA, NASM, ACE, or ACSM preferred.
Demonstrated expertise in current fitness and wellness programming trends including fitness testing, leading group fitness and/or personal training.
Experience with marketing and social media promotional campaign management. Website content management experience, helpful.
Experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and knowledge or experience with the complexities of diversity strategies in University Athletics and Recreation.

Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to think programmatically, expansively and creatively to help develop clear goals and outcomes for programs

All division employees are required to demonstrate exemplary ethical conduct and conformance to NCAA rules and regulations; the duties of the position are to be performed in compliance with all NCAA, Ivy League rules and regulations; and any rules violations on behalf of themselves or any knowledge of violations within the division are to be reported to the compliance office and appropriate parties. Employees in coaching positions must receive annual rules education on NCAA legislation related to recruiting by the compliance office and maintain current AED/CPR and First Aid certification (certification is available at no cost through the Division).

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and education verification satisfactory to Brown.

Background Check - Criminal, Education, MVR

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2025-07-23

Job Posting Title:
Fitness and Wellness Coordinator

Department:
Athletics and Recreation

Grade:
Grade 8

Worker Type:
Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
37.5

Position Work Location:
Onsite

Statement on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion:

All positions require demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and other Brown and community stakeholders with diverse perspectives and demonstrated ability to contribute to an inclusive environment.

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

Still Have Questions?

If you have any questions you may contact employment@brown.edu.

EEO Statement:

Brown University is an E-Verify Employer.

As an EEO employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.