Fitness Center Assistant

East Central College; Union (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

East Central College is seeking a part-time Fitness Center Assistant to manage daily fitness center operations and guide students in using equipment and completing workouts for fitness courses.

The role is limited to 19.75 hours per week with a tentative schedule on weekdays. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, one year of related experience, and CPR/AED certification. East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred.
• One year related experience.
• American Red Cross CPR and AED certification required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct students on fitness training based on individual needs.
• Open and close the fitness center during assigned hours.
• Maintain a safe, clean facility and track usage.
• Provide assistance and answer questions to participants.
• Record student grades for credit/non-credit as required.

Skills

Fitness instruction

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CPR/AED certification

Job description

East Central College has an opening for a part-time Fitness Center Assistant responsible for the daily operation of the Fitness Center by providing students with instructional use of equipment and fitness workouts required of the fitness courses.

This is a part time position not to exceed 19.75 hours per week.

Tentative work schedule is Monday 2:00pm – 6:30pm, Tuesday 2:00pm – 6:30pm, Wednesday 12:15pm – 6:30pm, and Thursday 9am – 2pm.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (A comparable amount of training, education or experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

• Completion of Bachelors degree; Masters preferred.
• One year related experience.
• American Red Cross Certification in CPR and AED practices.

ESSENTIAL TASKS:(Employee must be able to perform the following essential functions to the satisfaction of the employee’s supervisor.)

• Instruct students using acceptable levels of fitness training based on individual student needs.
• Open and close the fitness center during weekly assigned day and or evening hours of the fall and spring semesters.
• Maintain a good relationship with students and community users of the facility.
• Keep accurate grading records of students in credit classes and track non-credit student use with specified computer software.
• Clean and maintain a safe fitness workout facility for all users.
• Remain visible and approachable to all fitness center participants (students, faculty, staff, and community members) at all times, and act as a resource by providing answers to questions or assistance as requested.
• Assist with basic maintenance and upkeep of the facility, including vacuuming, picking up debris, and wiping equipment. Report equipment malfunctions or facility repair needs to the supervisor on duty.
• Offer useful, tactful, and safe advice to individuals regarding their exercise program and/or use of equipment.
• Insure safe workout environment.
• Enforce facility policies/procedures.
• Perform assigned responsibilities, duties, and tasks according to established practices, procedures, techniques, and standards in a safe manner and with minimal supervision.

Salary range: $16.04 - $20.82 per hour. While the full salary range is provided for growth potential, most new hires are initially placed within the lower portion of the range based on experience and institutional compensation guidelines. Position is level 102.

East Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

East Central College is located about 60 minutes from St. Louis. For more information about East Central College visit, www.eastcentral.edu.

East Central College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. Inquiries related to employment practices may be directed to Human Resources Director at 636-584-6710. East Central College is an equal opportunity employer and provider of employment and training services. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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