Exercise and wellness coordinator

Exercise and wellness coordinator

Exercise and wellness coordinators run health programmes and services in gyms and organisations.

Also known as

Wellness manager, club manager, gym manager, fitness and wellness manager

AUT programmes

Work environment

  • Usually work regular business hours but may work evenings and weekends
  • Usually work in gyms, recreation centres and exercise centres
  • Need to be organised, work well under pressure and communicate well

Typical tasks

  • Run health and exercise programmes
  • Plan fun and active events
  • Help people to join activities
  • Help people build confidence and skills
  • Support mental and physical wellbeing
  • Monitor and record people's progress
  • Discuss progress with families and health experts
  • Check if programmes are working well
  • Organise safe use of spaces
  • Train staff and volunteers

Salary information

$50K-$116K
LowerMost commonUpper
$50K$59K-$93K$116K

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