Fitness Center Lead Assistant - As

Position Information

Job Title: Fitness Center Lead Assistant - Hired As-needed

Posting Category: Part-Time Staff

Starting Salary Range: $16.38 - $21.30 based on experience and qualifications

About Harford Community College: Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid‑size, comprehensive institution, we are committed to delivering high‑quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever‑evolving world. As an Achieving the Dream institution, HCC is part of a national network dedicated to enhancing student success in community colleges.

To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website.

Harford Community College is committed to the principles of affirmative action and equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law in any employment practice.

HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

The Fitness Center Lead Assistant supports the Fitness Center Manager with Open Recreation operations and patron services, including advising patrons on proper use of exercise equipment.

Duties include, but are not limited to, providing customer service to Fitness Center patrons; enforcing Fitness Center rules and safety standards; maintaining an organized, clean, and safe environment; serving as first responder in emergency situations following college protocol; and performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. Work is generally performed on the College campus unless otherwise specified.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Your application to this position will remain active to December 31 of the current year. If you are not selected by that time, you must re‑apply in order to be considered. If you apply on or after November 1 of the current year, your application will remain active to December 31 of the following calendar year.

A high school diploma or GED is required, along with CPR/AED certification and certification in fitness and/or personal training.

A minimum of 1 year of work experience in the fitness industry.

• Familiarity with MS Office applications.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of CPR/AED and first aid procedures to serve as a first responder during emergencies and ensure patron safety.
• Must be able to clearly explain Fitness Center rules, provide guidance, and address patron questions or concerns in a professional and friendly manner.

Preference will be given to applicants with fitness instruction experience.

The work schedule varies according to the Open Recreation schedule and may include day, evening and weekend hours, not to exceed 9 hours per week.

The hours of part‑time, as‑needed employees are limited to a total of less than 500 hours in each fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).
Open until filled is not specified.