Chaparral Fitness Assistant; PT), CPNPHYS

Chaparral Fitness Assistant (PT), CP1 N12143

PHYS

The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Maintain the Chaparral Fitness Center. Assist fitness center users.

• Serve as fitness contact for Chaparral Fitness patrons.
• Answer health and fitness related questions.
• Instruct and assist patrons in the use of exercise equipment at Chaparral Fitness.
• Input and maintain patron records using member tracking software.
• Process memberships, take payments and record financial transactions.
• Ability to administer life support to those in need of immediate emergency care.
• Ensure that the equipment is clean and in good working order.
• Communicate any equipment malfunctions to the Chaparral Fitness Manager.
• Solve patron issues based on thorough understanding of Chaparral Fitness rules and policies.
• Maintain a safe exercise environment for all patrons.
• Other duties as required.

• Education
  • CPR Certification.
  • High School graduate required.
  • AA degree with Physical Education emphasis preferred.
• Experience
  • One year experience working in a weight room or fitness center required.
  • More than one year experience working in a weight room or fitness center preferred.

• Member tracking software, Apple and Microsoft applications, televisions, all types of fitness equipment.
• Busy public service area.
• Must have excellent people skills.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to bend and stoop.
• Variable hours including weekends and evenings.
• This position requires a background check.

6am-12pm and every other Saturday/Total 24 hours weekly;
Weekly day flexibility.

6 Hourly/Starting salary beginning at $20.14/hourly, based on experience.

Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.