Fitness Center Assistant Part-Time Temporary

Maintains the safe usage and cleanliness of the Fitness Center equipment and facility. Assists fitness center users. Performs physical fitness assessments as needed. Consistently performs duties with concern, courtesy, and respect for all persons in a prompt and timely manner. Must work cooperatively with students, staff, and community members and be sensitive and respectful to issues of student and staff diversity.

Required Qualifications

A current First Aid, CPR, AED Certificate is required. Familiar with the operation of exercise machines, free weights and cardiovascular equipment. Have at least one year of fitness training or coaching experience. Knowledge of cardiovascular and weight training principles for people of various ages and fitness abilities; ability to communicate, educate, and motivate the above knowledge to fitness center users; knowledge of the contraindications to exercise and safe methods of exercise training.

Preferred Qualifications

A nationally recognized Certified Personal Training Certification is preferred. However a CPT and CPR/FA/AED certification may be obtained within 90 days of hire.

Physical Demands

Must be able to work effectively in stressful situations. Must be able to receive, process, and provide visual and verbal information related to fitness. Ability to lift 50-100lbs. Occasional irregular hours. Respond to concurrent, multiple, non-related issues. Provide timely response to externally/internally imposed conditions and deadlines.

Salary $15 per hour