Covenant Health

Group Fitness Supervisor

Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

Fort Sanders West Overview:

Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center is not just Knoxville’s best gym, it is a 5-star health club. The facility offers a wide variety of group fitness classes, indoor and outdoor tennis, heated indoor and outdoor pool, pickleball, racquetball, Squash, childcare, basketball court, in addition to a full selection of strength and cardio equipment.

Fort Sanders Health & Fitness Center is the only Tennessee Quality award-winning fitness facility in the state. With five-star amenities, extensive classes, programs for all ages of the family, and The Day Spa, we truly are Knoxville’s best Health and Fitness Center.

In addition to the amenities found throughout the gym our programs include aquatics, racquet sports, youth classes, individual training opportunities, Weight Management program,  Small Group Training, virtual fitness, and group fitness.  Our group fitness classes range from kickboxing and cardio classes to indoor cycling and mind/body wellness. Strength training options include resistance equipment, free weights, and body sculpting classes.

We also have community based group fitness classes through Covenant’s BodyWORKS Program – go to our BodyWORKS page to see more information about our community classes, and the partnered facilities hosting community group fitness classes in the Knoxville and surrounding areas.

Position Summary:

Responsible for the supervision and administration of all Group Fitness related activities within Fort Sanders Health and Fitness Center and the community. FT hourly position. Hours may be supplemented with teaching classes not to exceed a total of 40 hours per week and no more than 10 classes per pay period.

Recruiter: Jason Shubert || jshuber1@covhlth.com || 865-374-5393

• Stays up to date with industry trends and determines if those trends work well for our customer base.
• Ensures all equipment for classes is in working order and coordinates with maintenance to repair down equipment.
• Maintains clean and organized studios – including equipment in the studios.
• Purchases supplies and minor equipment based on need and budget.
• Creates monthly schedule.
• Oversees payroll.
• Oversees ongoing individual training of the group fitness staff as it relates to customer service, operations, and practical responsibilities.
• Serves as a Manager on duty.
• Participates with the annual budget planning and process.
• Attends biweekly manager staff meeting.
• Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education:          

None specified; will accept any combination of formal education and/or prior work experience sufficient to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skill, and ability needed to perform the essential tasks of the job, typically such as would be equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree. Preference may be given to individuals possessing a Bachelor’s degree in a directly-related field from an accredited college or university.

Minimum Experience:         

Equivalent prior work experience and understanding of Customer Service CPR/PR certifications.

Licensure Requirement:      

None