Fitness Center Assistant Part-Time Temporary

Richland Community College; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Richland Community College is seeking a part-time temporary Fitness Center Assistant in Decatur, Illinois. The role involves maintaining equipment safety and cleanliness, assisting users, and performing fitness assessments. Candidates must have current First Aid, CPR, and AED certifications and at least one year of fitness training experience. The position pays $15 per hour and requires cooperation with diverse individuals. This is a great opportunity for those passionate about fitness and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED Certificate.
• At least one year of fitness training or coaching experience.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular and weight training principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the safe usage and cleanliness of fitness center equipment.
• Assist fitness center users with their needs.
• Perform physical fitness assessments as needed.

Skills

First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification

Familiarity with exercise machines

Fitness training or coaching experience

Ability to communicate and motivate others

Job description

Fitness Center Assistant Part-Time Temporary

Richland Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs. The following person(s) has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Erin Spanberger, Title IX Coordinator and Kim Dial as Deputy Title IX Coordinator [e-mail]. For further information on notice of nondiscrimination, visit for the address and phone number of the office that serves your area, or call 1.800.421.3481.

Contact: [e-mail]

Responsibilities

Maintains the safe usage and cleanliness of the Fitness Center equipment and facility. Assists fitness center users. Performs physical fitness assessments as needed. Consistently performs duties with concern, courtesy, and respect for all persons in a prompt and timely manner. Must work cooperatively with students, staff, and community members and be sensitive and respectful to issues of student and staff diversity.

Required Qualifications

• Current First Aid, CPR, and AED Certificate.
• Familiar with the operation of exercise machines, free weights, and cardiovascular equipment.
• At least one year of fitness training or coaching experience.
• Knowledge of cardiovascular and weight training principles for people of various ages and fitness abilities.
• Ability to communicate, educate, and motivate fitness center users.
• Knowledge of the contraindications to exercise and safe methods of exercise training.

Preferred Qualifications

• A nationally recognized Certified Personal Training Certification is preferred.
• Can obtain CPT and CPR/FA/AED certification within 90 days of hire.

Physical Demands

Must be able to work effectively in stressful situations, receive, process, and provide visual and verbal information related to fitness. Ability to lift 50-100 lbs. Occasional irregular hours. Respond to concurrent, multiple, non-related issues. Provide timely response to externally/internally imposed conditions and deadlines.

Salary

$15 per hour.