GCU Fitness Center Assistant Student Worker (FWS/NFWS)

Grand Canyon University Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University seeks a GCU Fitness Center Assistant to support Campus Rec. Department, helping members with check-in via Fusion/MyRec and providing campus rec information. Duties include maintaining clean facilities, answering calls, and enforcing policies.

Ideal candidates are full-time students, CPR/AED/First Aid certified, with strong interpersonal and organizational skills, flexible hours including nights and weekends, and a readiness to engage in events throughout the school year.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a full-time student at GCU.
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
• Maintain GPA as required by program.
• Willing to work nights and weekends.
• Able to respond in emergencies with care.

Responsibilities

• Check identification and guide students in scanning into Fusion/MyRec.
• Enforce COVID-19 policies when applicable.
• Sign in participants if the system is down.
• Maintain cleanliness of reception area and fitness spaces.
• Answer calls professionally and provide information on the center.
• Assist in organizing campus recreation events.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Punctuality

Flexibility

Evening and weekend availability

Education

Enrollment as full-time student

Tools

Fusion/MyRec system

Job description

Grand Canyon University is seeking a GCU Fitness Center Assistant to support the mission of Grand Canyon University through GCU’s Campus Rec. Department Purpose within the Organization: The purpose of this position is to assist the GCU Fitness Center team in providing excellent customer service, supervising the safety of all participants within the facilities, daily cleaning task are required, while also providing information related to fitness and wellness at either Antelope, Chaparral, Juniper, Papago or Verde River fitness center locations.

Responsibilities Related to Purpose:

• Desk attendants are responsible for checking identification as well as guide students in scanning into the Fusion/MyRec software system.
• Complying and implementing COVID-19 policies and protocols GCU has set forth, if applicable at the time.
• Ensuring everyone utilizing the fitness centers have signed in if the Fusion/MyRec software system is down.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the reception desk, machines, mats, mirrors, spin room (Juniper) and the sanctuary (Papago).
• Answer incoming phone calls in a professional manner.
• Provide students/visitors information regarding student fitness center and or campus rec. activities.
• Work organized events throughout the school year when necessary.

Qualifications:

• Willingness to provide professional customer service.
• Have a current CPR/AED and First Aid Certification.
• Maintain GCU’s standard for an acceptable GPA.
• Provide emergency care/response if necessary, upon public safety’s arrival.
• Strong organizational interpersonal skills.
• Mature, dependable, friendly and punctual.
• Willingness to work, learn and be flexible.
• Must be available to work nights and weekends.
• Shifts are between 3-6 hours.
• This position is semester to semester.

Eligibility requirements to be considered for student employment:

• Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program.
• Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
• Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.
• You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements.

Pay Rate:

Minimum Wage

Anticipated End Date:

June 30, 2027

Manager:

Campus Rec. Department - GCU Fitness Center Manager

GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.

Grand Canyon University is committed to a student first policy.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.