Occupation · SOC 11-9179.01
Fitness and Wellness Coordinators
Manage or coordinate fitness and wellness programs and services. Manage and train staff of wellness specialists, health educators, or fitness instructors.
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Projected growth
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Employed (US)
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Job Zone 4
Typical preparation
Considerable preparation
Stackable credential programs
3,206 mapped
Core skills
SpeakingSocial PerceptivenessService OrientationCoordinationActive ListeningReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingWritingManagement of Personnel ResourcesMonitoringLearning StrategiesInstructingActive LearningJudgment and Decision MakingTime ManagementSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisComplex Problem SolvingPersuasionNegotiationManagement of Material ResourcesManagement of Financial ResourcesQuality Control AnalysisMathematicsTechnology DesignOperations AnalysisEquipment SelectionTroubleshootingScienceOperations MonitoringOperation and ControlEquipment MaintenanceProgrammingRepairingInstallation
Knowledge areas
Customer and Personal ServiceEducation and TrainingAdministration and ManagementEnglish LanguageAdministrativeSales and MarketingPersonnel and Human ResourcesPsychologyCommunications and MediaPublic Safety and SecurityComputers and ElectronicsMathematicsTherapy and CounselingEconomics and AccountingSociology and AnthropologyDesignMedicine and DentistryTelecommunicationsBiologyProduction and ProcessingLaw and GovernmentPhilosophy and TheologyMechanicalEngineering and TechnologyBuilding and ConstructionForeign LanguagePhysicsChemistryTransportationFine ArtsGeographyFood ProductionHistory and Archeology
Technology & tools
Adobe AcrobatAirtableEmail softwareGoogle Workspace softwareMicroFit HealthWizardMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft PublisherMicrosoft WindowsMicrosoft WordOracle HRISPayroll softwareWeb browser softwareWork scheduling software
Representative tasks
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or SubordinatesTraining and Teaching OthersScheduling Work and ActivitiesCoaching and Developing OthersEstablishing and Maintaining Interpersonal RelationshipsGuiding, Directing, and Motivating SubordinatesPerforming General Physical ActivitiesOrganizing, Planning, and Prioritizing WorkUpdating and Using Relevant KnowledgeThinking CreativelyDeveloping and Building TeamsStaffing Organizational UnitsMaking Decisions and Solving ProblemsGetting InformationCoordinating the Work and Activities of OthersPerforming Administrative ActivitiesDocumenting/Recording InformationCommunicating with People Outside the OrganizationAssisting and Caring for OthersWorking with ComputersProviding Consultation and Advice to OthersResolving Conflicts and Negotiating with OthersDeveloping Objectives and StrategiesHandling and Moving ObjectsInspecting Equipment, Structures, or MaterialsPerforming for or Working Directly with the PublicEvaluating Information to Determine Compliance with StandardsSelling or Influencing OthersMonitoring and Controlling ResourcesMonitoring Processes, Materials, or SurroundingsAnalyzing Data or InformationInterpreting the Meaning of Information for OthersJudging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or PeopleIdentifying Objects, Actions, and EventsProcessing InformationEstimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or InformationControlling Machines and ProcessesRepairing and Maintaining Mechanical EquipmentOperating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or EquipmentRepairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
Competency framework
Skill expectations by proficiency level.
emerging
Wellness and fitness schedules — maintain and update using office suite software under supervisor guidance in a corporate or community fitness setting.Attendance and participation records — collect and enter into database systems to support event tracking at an employer-sponsored wellness program.Fitness equipment condition — inspect and report maintenance needs to facility management following established safety checklists.Program registration materials — prepare and distribute using word processing and desktop publishing software for upcoming wellness events.Staff communications — draft routine emails and memos using electronic mail software to coordinate logistics with fitness instructors and health educators.Wellness event data — compile participation figures into spreadsheets to assist coordinators in basic performance reporting.Fitness facility cleanliness standards — monitor and document compliance during daily walkthroughs in a supervised recreational or corporate environment.Program resource materials — assemble and organize for training sessions and seminars under the direction of senior wellness coordinators.Participant intake forms and records — file and retrieve using document management software to support coordinator workflows.Wellness industry publications and guidelines — read and summarize key findings to support evidence-based program planning under direction.
developing
Wellness program records and reports — generate and reconcile on a recurring basis using spreadsheet and database tools to ensure data accuracy across a multi-site fitness operation.Fitness and wellness programs — coordinate scheduling, staffing, and logistics with reduced oversight in a corporate wellness or community recreation environment.Attendance and performance data — analyze trends from wellness events and prepare summary reports to inform program adjustments.Fitness equipment maintenance cycles — arrange and track service agreements and vendor appointments to minimize facility downtime.Fitness instructors and health educators — supervise daily activities, provide feedback, and resolve routine personnel issues within an established team structure.Training sessions for wellness staff — facilitate using prepared curricula and instructional materials in a department-level training environment.New wellness service offerings — evaluate feasibility and draft proposals for supervisor review, applying customer service and sales and marketing knowledge.Facility safety and cleanliness standards — oversee compliance through regular audits and corrective action documentation in a managed fitness center.Participant engagement communications — compose clear written materials including newsletters and program guides using desktop publishing and word processing software.Personnel scheduling conflicts and coverage gaps — resolve proactively by applying coordination and judgment skills across a fitness or recreation team.
proficient
Comprehensive wellness and fitness programs — design and implement autonomously across the full program lifecycle, integrating evidence-based practices for a diverse organizational population.Multi-program schedules, records, and outcome reports — manage and present to stakeholders using integrated data systems and presentation software with minimal oversight.Fitness and wellness specialist teams — lead recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, and professional development across a full department.Non-routine facility and equipment issues — assess, prioritize, and resolve using critical thinking and systems analysis to maintain safe and compliant environments.Program revenue and cost performance — monitor against targets, identify variances, and recommend corrective strategies to senior leadership using data-driven analysis.New program and service recommendations — develop business cases grounded in market research, participant data, and organizational goals for executive approval.Advanced staff training seminars — design and lead using adult learning strategies that address diverse skill gaps among fitness instructors, nutritionists, and health educators.Cross-functional wellness initiatives — coordinate with HR, benefits, and medical departments to align programming with organizational health and personnel objectives.Participant health and performance outcome data — interpret using inductive and deductive reasoning to evaluate program effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.Regulatory and accreditation requirements — monitor, interpret, and integrate into facility operations to ensure ongoing compliance in a managed wellness environment.
advanced
Organizational wellness strategy — set multi-year direction aligned with enterprise health, productivity, and cost-reduction goals at the executive leadership level.Fitness and wellness department budget — develop, defend, and steward across fiscal cycles, balancing program investment with measurable return on organizational well-being outcomes.Division-wide wellness coordinator teams — mentor, evaluate, and develop, establishing succession pathways and a high-performance culture across geographically distributed operations.System-level program evaluation frameworks — design and implement to assess population health impact, applying systems analysis and evaluation methodologies across the enterprise.Organizational wellness brand and communications strategy — lead development and execution using media, marketing, and stakeholder engagement knowledge to drive cultural adoption.Vendor and partnership agreements — negotiate and govern at the institutional level, securing fitness technology, equipment, and service contracts that optimize quality and cost.Enterprise-wide fitness and wellness policy — author and champion, translating regulatory guidance, public health research, and organizational values into actionable governance frameworks.Cross-industry professional networks and advisory bodies — represent the organization, contributing to field advancement and benchmarking best practices for continuous institutional improvement.Senior leadership and board stakeholders — present strategic wellness program performance using synthesized data, compelling narratives, and evidence-based recommendations.Organizational change initiatives tied to workforce health — lead with optimism and initiative, building coalitions across departments to embed wellness as a core institutional value.
Also known as
43 alternate job titles map to this occupation.
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