Fitness Assistant

EKU Careers; Kentucky; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University is seeking a part-time Fitness Assistant to support Campus Recreation operations at the Richmond Campus. You will help coordinate fitness and wellness programs, supervise student staff, and assist with classes and events.

The role emphasizes leadership, teamwork, and reliable service in a busy campus recreation setting, with a part-time schedule of up to 20 hours per week and no benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in collegiate recreation leadership is preferred.
• Familiarity with Fusion and WhenToWork.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate training and scheduling for fitness and wellness staff, including upwards to 25 student staff members.
• Maintain equipment inventory database, monitoring quantity, expected lifespan, maintenance history, and usage.
• Assist with planning and preparation of group fitness classes and fitness events, including registration, staff recruitment, and special events.
• Assist with planning and programming as needed across the Department of Campus Recreation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

CPR/First Aid Certification

Tools

Fusion

WhenToWork

Job description

Title: Fitness Assistant

Position Type: Part-Time Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 91R100 - Campus Recreation

Division: 5R1000 - Student Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: University Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week:Up to 20

Retirement: None

Contact Person: Allison Sernulka

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Fitness Assistant position, reporting to the Associate Director of Instructional & Wellness Programming, will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing success of the Student Recreation Center, focusing on fitness and wellness operations, program coordination, and staff supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a collegiate recreation facility, specifically in a leadership capacity
• Familiarity with university and recreation software, including Fusion and WhenToWork
• American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail skills

Job Duties:

• Coordinate training and scheduling for fitness and wellness staff, including upwards to 25 student staff members - (Essential)
• Maintain equipment inventory database, monitoring quantity, expected lifespan, maintenance history, and usage - (Essential)
• Assist with the planning and preparation of group fitness classes and fitness events, focusing on registration, staff recruitment, and special events - (Essential)
• Assist with planning and programming as needed across the Department of Campus Recreation - (Essential)

Sponsorship:This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Auxiliary

Open Until Filled: No

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.