Part-Time Trainer, Intramurals

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Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-North Harris

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Lone Star College-North Harris, nestled on 200 acres of piney woods, is the original and largest college in the Lone Star College System family. Serving the community for more than three decades, LSC-North Harris offers more than 60 programs of study, including university-transfer and numerous education courses and programs. LSC-North Harris is keenly focused on leading-edge technology in emerging technical job fields.

Location address is 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, Houston, TX 77073.

Position Summary



Job Description

Under direct supervision of the Wellness Coordinator, the PT Trainer, Fitness provides group fitness instruction, monitors and educates patrons on fitness and safety, and maintains a safe and enjoyable atmosphere for class participants.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches scheduled classes, beginning and ending on time; provides adequate warm-up, exercises, stretching, and cool down
• Instructs Wellness Center patrons on effective workout methods; explains proper techniques, demonstrates exercises; and teaches appropriate methods to strengthen specific muscles
• Prepares appropriate equipment, music, and handouts for each class
• Assists patrons, answers questions, and maintains a positive exercise experience for members and class participants
• Keeps management informed of customer and facility needs
• Ensures that safety standards are met, and the department and facility policies are adhered to
• Provides CPR and first aid in emergency situations
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated working knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology and training principles
• Demonstrated knowledge of group fitness teaching strategies
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate music, tempo, cueing and rhythm as it applies to choreographed class formats
• Demonstrated ability to be professional and motivate class participants
• Demonstrated ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members
• Physical capability to perform frequent standing, sitting, kneeling, squatting, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, twisting, walking, grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, reaching, overhead reaching, lifting and carrying
• Physically capable of performing heavy lifting (50 pounds)

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items, such as papers, books, or small parts; or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required to perform the work.

Work Schedule And Conditions

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, phone and other assorted fitness equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a climate-controlled…