Fitness Attendant

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee's UREC is hiring Fitness Attendants to start in August 2026. The role emphasizes high customer service while supervising the UREC Weight Room and Cardio Room, enforcing policies, cleaning equipment, and ensuring a safe environment.

Attendants will observe activity on the floor, assist users, and perform assigned duties. Qualifications include current enrollment as a student at UWM, willingness to work with a diverse community, and the ability to lift up to

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a student at UWM.
• Willingness to work with staff, students and a diverse background.
• Ability to thoroughly clean and maintain a safe work environment.
• Ability to use and operate a variety of strength and cardio equipment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Weight Room and Cardio Room.
• Clean and disinfect fitness equipment.
• Monitor capacity and record usage hourly.
• Maintain CPR/AED/First Aid certification.
• Execute emergency procedures when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Education

Student at UWM

Job description

UREC is hiring Fitness Attendants to START IN AUGUST 2026. Trainings must be completed prior to the start of the Fall semester.

Job Summary

The UREC Fitness Attendant will provide a high level of customer service while supervising the UREC Weight Room and Cardio Room, enforcing policies, cleaning equipment, and ensuring a safe environment. Fitness attendants will be attentive and continually observe/walk through the fitness center, while being available to provide assistance to users.

Essential Functions

• Supervise the UREC Weight Room and Cardio Room
• Clean and disinfect fitness equipment
• Monitor capacity and record usage statistics hourly
• Obtain and maintain a CPR/AED/First Aid certification
• Execute emergency procedures when necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as a student at UWM
• Must be willing to work with staff, students and members of a diverse background
• Must be willing to thoroughly clean and maintain a safe work environment
• Ability to use and operate a variety of strength training and cardiovascular equipment

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Must be able to walk around the facility
• Must be able to bend and squat down to clean equipment
• This job will require cleaning and using cleaning products
• Mix of seated and standing/moving

Hours

• Approximate hours per week: 8-25 hours per week
• Part-time, Temporary

Panther Edge Competencies

• Critical Thinking: Learn policies and procedures and how to identify solve problems independently that arise throughout the facility.
• Communication:Develop strong customer service skills, including the ability to enforce policy clearly and kindly, as well as the ability to relay timely information through a variety of channels.