Exercise and wellness coordinator
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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
Salary information
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
Outlook
Exercise and wellness coordination is evolving as organisations place greater focus on physical activity, wellbeing and preventive health. In New Zealand, workplaces, community providers and health organisations are investing more in programmes that support long-term wellbeing. Internationally, digital wellbeing platforms, wearable technology and personalised health approaches are influencing how services are designed and delivered, creating opportunities for innovative health promotion and wellness initiatives.
What employers and industry want in graduates
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to plan and organise programmes and events
- Understanding of health, wellbeing and physical activity principles
- Confidence using digital tools and wellbeing technologies
- Cultural awareness and ability to work with diverse communities
- Problem-solving and project coordination skills
AUT programmes
- Sport and Exercise Science Major - Bachelor of Sport, Exercise and Health
- Certificate of Proficiency in Fitness Foundations
- Certificate of Proficiency in Fitness Instructing
- Certificate of Proficiency in Group Exercise Instruction
- Certificate of Proficiency - Personal Training course
The above is a suggestion only and a starting point. You may need to meet other criteria or take additional steps to work in this career.
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