Coach – Wellness Services | American University of Sharjah

Job Description

The Employee Services Directorate at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) invites applications for the position of Coach – Wellness Services.

The role supports AUS’s commitment to maintaining a healthy, inclusive, and engaged university community by delivering group fitness classes, individual wellness coaching, health education, and staff wellness initiatives.

Posting Date: September 8, 2026
Location: Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

About the Role

The Coach – Wellness Services will work primarily with faculty and staff to increase participation in wellness activities throughout the academic year.

The position combines:

• Group fitness instruction.
• Individual wellness coaching.
• Health and wellbeing education.
• Employee engagement.
• Wellness programme development.
• Facility operations.
• Evening supervision of the Wellness Center.

The successful candidate will also help ensure that the Wellness Center operates safely, efficiently, and inclusively during the evening shift.

Fitness and Wellness Programme Delivery

The Coach – Wellness Services will be expected to:

• Design and deliver safe and inclusive group fitness classes for participants with different levels of ability.
• Provide appropriate exercise modifications where required.
• Deliver personalised wellness coaching and exercise guidance.
• Provide evidence-based health education covering areas such as:
  • Stress management.
  • Recovery.
  • Work-life balance.
• Demonstrate correct exercise techniques and equipment use.
• Monitor participant safety and progress.
• Maintain accurate programme records, including:
  • Attendance.
  • Coaching notes.
  • Schedules.
  • Programme metrics.

Faculty and Staff Engagement

The role will support employee participation in wellness activities across the university.

Responsibilities include:

• Implementing an academic-year wellness engagement strategy.
• Delivering targeted workshops and health campaigns.
• Supporting university-wide wellness initiatives.
• Conducting outreach across departments and university units.
• Promoting activities through digital channels, presentations, and print communications.
• Identifying barriers that may prevent participation.
• Recommending accessible and culturally responsive wellness programmes.
• Collecting participant feedback.
• Working with campus stakeholders to evaluate and improve programmes.

Wellness Center Operations and Evening Supervision

The successful candidate will oversee Wellness Center activities during the evening shift.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising facility operations and member services.
• Ensuring compliance with safety procedures.
• Completing opening and closing procedures.
• Conducting routine facility inspections.
• Reporting equipment maintenance requirements.
• Responding to service enquiries.
• Managing incidents and conflicts.
• Serving as a first point of contact during first-aid emergencies.
• Maintaining shift logs and incident reports.
• Coordinating with security, facilities, and emergency services where necessary.

Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education, Sports Management, or a related field.

Candidates must also have at least two years of relevant experience involving:

• Group fitness instruction.
• Individual wellness coaching.
• Facility supervision or oversight.

Relevant experience should have been gained within higher education, recreation, or a comparable setting.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should complete the official AUS online application form.

Applicants should note:

• A selected candidate who holds a valid resident visa must provide AUS with a Letter of No Objection from their sponsor before joining.
• Applicants who do not meet the stated requirements will not be shortlisted.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• AUS states that it is an equal opportunity employer and that employment decisions are based on qualifications.

Applicants should verify all vacancy information and application requirements through the official American University of Sharjah recruitment page before applying.