Fitness Center Coordinator

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Closing Date:
01/08/2026
Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support
Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:
ICE | MUSL Fitness IOA

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:
Come join our dynamic therapy, community fitness and sports performance family Candidates should have a passion for the aging, neurodegenerative and orthopaedic populations.

The Fitness Center Coordinator implements best practice fitness programming for community fitness members based upon the needs of the members and community at large. Individualized fitness and aquatic training is encouraged in collaboration with the fitness manager to ensure optimal and safe exercise. The Fitness Center Coordinator also demonstrates effective communication skills while maintaining positive working relationships with co-workers, fitness members, management team, and various internal/external stakeholders.

Skills include but are not limited to the following: certified pool operator (support provided for certification upon hire), fitness program development and implementation based on best practice exercise science principles, and fitness management reporting skills.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required in fitness, exercise science, exercise physiology, athletic training, or kinesiology
  
• 1 year of community fitness center experience as a personal trainer and/or exercise class instructor
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree - Exercise Science
  
• 5-7 years of community fitness center experience as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, and/or exercise class instructor
  
• CSCS, Personal Trainer Certification, Certified Pool Operator
  

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Assists licensed therapists with patient care procedures by preparing patient/supplies/equipment, helping during treatment, and completing post-procedure clean up.
  
• Assists patients in carrying out exercises that have been written out by Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, Strength and Conditioning coaches, and/or Chiropractors.
  
• Ensures that appropriate levels of supplies are present to carry out daily therapy operations.
  
• Checks in patients as they arrive at the facility and schedules follow-up visits as patients leave.
  
• Monitors department equipment to ensure proper working order. Performs daily/weekly cleaning of clinical areas.
  
• Answers phones, gathers new patient paperwork, and takes copays.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status
Special Instructions to Applicants:

Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
Balancing, Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sharps, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Talking, Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
Yes

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