Fitness Floor Coordinator (Student Associate) - Campus Recreation Center

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

20% discount of programs and services

Job summary

The University of Cincinnati's Campus Recreation is seeking a Fitness Floor Coordinator to maintain safety on the fitness floor at the Campus Recreation Center, answer patron questions, and assist with equipment.

This student employee role requires a high school diploma or GED, enrollment in a post-secondary program, and the ability to obtain CPR/AED certification; typical hours range from mornings to evenings, 8–20 hours per week, with staff trainings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Enrolled at a post-secondary institution or a secondary school; part-time enrollment allowed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety and well-being on the fitness floor and answer patron questions.
• Assist patrons with spotting and provide proper machine instruction.
• Ensure clean and orderly fitness spaces; assist in equipment maintenance and setup.
• Enforce fitness floor policies to keep a safe environment for all members.
• Assist group fitness instructors with room setup and attendance.
• Attend staff trainings and university events as required.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Enrolled at a post-secondary institution

Tools

CPR/AED Certification

Job description

Next Lives at the UniversityofCincinnati

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines researchprowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called "themost ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentumhas never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati InnovationDistrict, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in thecountry with students earning $94 million annually through paidexperiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economicimpact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committedto student success and positively transforming the communitythrough scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making animpact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty arekey contributors to UC’s success.

Overview

Campus Recreation’s mission is to create an inclusiveenvironment that inspires movement and community. In addition tooffering an award-winning fitness facility, we strive to be a placewhere members can connect with one another in a safe and positiveenvironment.

Campus Recreation includes multiple fitness spaces: CampusRecreation Center, the Fitness Center at CARE/Crawley, the SiddallFitness Center, and Movement on Main. Our facilities offer manyways for members to get active – from cardio and weight equipmentto group fitness, swimming pools, a climbing wall, and more. Welook for teammates who uphold the same values as we do: Excellence,Ownership, Solutions Focused, Fun, and Teamwork.

Connect. Energize. Thrive. Explore CampusRecreation.

Essential Job Functions

The Fitness Floor Coordinator is responsible formaintaining the safety and well-being of the fitness floor at theCampus Recreation Center, including answering patron questions andconcerns, maintaining machines and equipment, assisting patronswith spotting and providing proper machine instruction.

• Responsible for the appearance of all fitness spacesthrough cleaning of equipment, exchanging machine cleaning towels,vacuuming all areas, and returning equipment to designatedlocation.
• Display excellent customer service through answeringquestions members may have about our facility, fitness, andprograms.
• Ensuring a safe environment for all members throughenforcement all fit floor policies and procedures tomembers/guests.
• Responsible for the appearance of all fitness spacesthrough cleaning of equipment.
• Assist in the preventative maintenance of fitness floorequipment at the Campus Recreation Center & SiddallFacilities.
• Responsible for assisting group fitness instructors inmultipurpose room set-up and class count attendance.
• To fulfill the Campus Recreation mission to create thebest experience for everyone we serve.
• Be knowledgeable about programs and services offered byCampus Recreation.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings hosted by CampusRecreation.
• Attend Mandatory Spring and Fall All Staff Trainings thattake place the week before school starts.
• Assist in emergency situations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Enrolled at a post-secondary institution or a secondaryschool.
  • Enrolled at least part-time (one or more credit hours ifat a post-secondary institution), except for summer term, or willbe a registered student during the next academic term.
  • "Enrollment" shall include:
    • The period between two successive terms for which thestudent is enrolled.
    • The one "off" term in each academic year in which thestudent is not enrolled. Student employee status may be retainedfor one additional term following either graduation or withdrawalfrom enrollment.
• If selected for this position, candidate must be willingand able to obtain a Red Cross CPR/AED Professional RescuerCertification, provided by Campus Recreation.

Additional Information

• Campus Recreation provides additional developmentopportunities for staff beyond job duties including the possibilityto attend varying conferences at state, regional, and nationallevels as well as inner-departmental committee opportunitiesthrough our student-led organization, Recreational Development& Leadership (RDL).
• This position may require early mornings, late nights,and holidays.
• Hour requirement: 8-20 hours/week.

Skills Acquired

• Critical Thinking - anticipate team needs and prioritizetasks.
• Communication - clearly and effectively communicatepolicies to members, provide support and answer questions frommembers and fellow staff.
• Problem Solving - recognize areas for improvement and acton challenges with creative solutions.
• Professionalism - demonstrate time management,accountability, ownership, responsibility, and communication. Beprepared and dependable while showing dedication.
• Conflict Resolution - be adaptable, assist in emergencyand non-emergency situations, and handle member requestspositively.
• Technology - use campus Recreation platforms for shiftreports.
• Career and Self Development - set goals, explore areasfor growth, apply feedback, display curiosity and seekopportunities.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Ability and willingness to stand, walk, and navigate thefacility for long periods of time.
• Ability and willingness to enforce policies and handleconflicts through effective communication.
• Ability and willingness to push, pull, and/or bend oftenduring shift.
• Able to lift and carry up to 100lbs or more.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay rate - $11.00/hour
• 20% discount of programs and services (excluding ProShop)

As a UC student employee of an Ohio public institution,you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system,other than contributions to Medicare.

To learn more about student employment at The Universityof Cincinnati, please click here.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or torequest accommodations with the application, please contact UC HRat [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplacewhere all qualified applicants will receive consideration foret employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and ProtectedVeterans.