This is a NON-CLASSIFIED employment opportunity. Visit the State of Colorado for Classified employment opportunities.
The Fitness Operations Specialist assists with internal operations regarding the Centennial and Rampart Fitness Centers, including schedule creation, fitness and intramural programming, and supervision and maintenance of the Personal Training and Group Fitness Class programs. The Fitness Operations Specialist provides additional administrative, supervisory, and referral support for all PPSC campuses that provide recreation and wellness opportunities and events. This position should possess a high level of knowledge of proper and safe fitness programming, the capacity to communicate with multiple stakeholders, coordinate multiple projects, and the ability to exercise time management and prioritization. This position must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication. The Fitness Operations Specialist serves as an integral role in promoting holistic community success, engagement, and retention as well as equity, inclusion, and belonging.
Minimum Qualifications
- Completed bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution OR completed associate degree with two years of professional level experience performing similar duties to those described for this position OR four years professional level experience performing similar duties to those described for this position.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively in a diverse environment; must demonstrate cultural responsivity.
- Experience with computer and software applications relating to office management, including word processing, spreadsheets, and email.
Professional level experience is defined by the Colorado Division of Human Resources: A position that involves the exercise of discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, or sharing an organized body of knowledge. Colorado revised statute (C.R.S. 24-50-135(1) allows colleges to exempt positions from the State Personnel Classified System that are determined to be professional level work.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completed Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Education, Higher Education Leadership, Recreation, Outdoor Leadership, Sports Management, or closely related field.
- Personal Training and Group Fitness certification.
- First Aid and CPR certification.
- Two years of professional experience working in a higher education setting with traditional and non-traditional college students.
- Demonstrated experience in public speaking, facilitating workshops, or small group facilitation.
- Demonstrated experience in program development, analysis, data collection, and assessment.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Knowledge of campus and community referral resources.
- Knowledge of basic sports and fitness procedures or practices.
- Knowledge of basic wellness procedures or practices.
For full consideration, all application materials must be received by 4:00 p.m. on January 7, 2026. Applications accepted until position is filled.
Pikes Peak State College reserves the right to close the job posting once a sufficient applicant pool has been obtained.
Must be a State of Colorado resident or able to relocate to Colorado prior to first date of employment.
Visa support is not available for this position.
Application Instructions: Application must be submitted online. Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration. A complete application will include:
- Cover letter - Address the minimum and preferred qualifications in the order listed on the job announcement.
- Resume - Reflect experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
- Unofficial Transcripts - Unofficial transcripts for all degrees conferred. Official transcripts are required if hired for the position.
- Professional References - Provide names and contact information for three recent professional references who can address your expertise and background for this position.
This position may be eligible for a variety of employee benefits. Pikes Peak State College participates in the Colorado Public Employees' Retirement Association (PERA) contribution rates.
Note: Prior submission of application materials will not be considered.
Essential Functions
- Creates trainer and student staff schedules to ensure coverage at the Centennial and Rampart Fitness Centers.
- Assists with the creation and implementation of fitness-related programming.
- Promotes and implements general guidelines for Personal Training and Group Fitness programming.
- Supervises Personal Trainers to ensure consistent experiences for Fitness Center clients.
- Assists with additional sports and wellness programming when applicable.
- Monitor Fitness Center spaces, and assist with the development and implementation of Fitness Center guidelines.
- General filing, data entry, record keeping, word processing, and inventory management.
- Handle sensitive information including personnel records and budget information.
- Support assessment and tracking for departments through tracking data and generating reports.
- Assist with annual reports, strategic planning, and marketing.
- Prepare budget reports, purchasing card reconciliation, purchase requisitions, payroll action requests, budget transfers, transaction reports, and interdepartmental billings.
- Consistently audits current Fitness Center equipment and inventory and routinely updates or provides service contracts for repairs or replacements.
- Serve as the secondary point-of-contact for all Recreation and Wellness programming.
- Provide logistical support for projects and events including scheduling, catering, attendee communication, and other related arrangements.
- Promote programs and activities for departments including campus and community outreach and partner collaborations.
General Duties, Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Ability to navigate differences effectively and respectfully in the workplace.
- Familiarity with relevant disability laws.
- Experience working effectively as a member of a team; good interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of community referral resources.
- Ability to travel between campuses and work a flexible schedule as needed.
As part of the State of Colorado, PPSC offers a competitive benefits package:
This job description reflects Pikes Peak State College’s best effort to describe the essential duties and qualifications of the job. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.
EEO Statement: Pikes Peak State College is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act institution. We value diversity, strive for a more unified campus where all people are valued, treated fairly, and possess a sense of belonging. Pikes Peak State College encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
