Instructional Aide - Fitness Center

Triton College; River Grove (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Triton College is seeking an Instructional Aide for the Fitness Center to create a welcoming, safe environment and guide participants in using cardio and strength equipment. You will maintain equipment and support with basic lifts, check-in, and inquiries, ensuring a high level of service.

The role requires fitness-related study or experience, CPR/AED certification (within 30 days of hire), and a readiness to work up to 28 hours weekly at an hourly rate of $17.00.

Qualifications

• Experience or pursuing a degree in fitness, training, or related field.
• CPR / AED certified or able to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for participants.
• Spot basic lifts and assist with proper form (e.g., squat, chest press, shoulder press).
• Inspect and maintain fitness equipment for safety and cleanliness.
• Check in students and manage center communications as needed.
• Respond to emergencies promptly and provide customer support to patrons.

Skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Independent worker

Education

Fitness/Training field (experience or in-progress)

CPR/AED certification

First Aid certification (preferred)

Tools

CPR/AED certification

Job description

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Rate of pay of $17.00 per hour; maximum 28 hours per week.
• Official transcripts required prior to employment (if applicable).
• Recommended hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings.
• Triton College is an AA/EOE.

Posting Summary

• Posting Number: S00649P
• Position Title: Instructional Aide - Fitness Center
• Position Type: Hourly
• Department: Arts and Sciences

Essential Function

Create an inviting atmosphere to facilitate orderly and safe experiences, provide guidance and instruction to participants in the use of cardiovascular and strength equipment; and maintain facility equipment for participant’s comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience or degree seeking in fitness, training, or related field, and/or demonstrate proficient instructional ability in teaching functional exercise.
• CPR / AED certified or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• First Aid certified preferred.

Knowledge/Skills

• Demonstrate proficiency in teaching functional exercise to patrons and be able to provide assistance when needed.
• Demonstrate use of all weight and cardio machines to patrons and be able to provide assistance when needed.
• Recognize an emergency and provide appropriate care in a timely fashion.
• Customer service, problem solving, phone and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision.

Experience

• Previous experience working with students, public or community, preferred.
• Preferred not required teaching exercise or exercise program development.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all participants.
• Visually recognize an emergency.
• Provide assistance to patrons by correctly spotting basic lifts, including but not limited to; a squat, chest press, and shoulder press.
• Reach all parts of the Fitness Equipment in order to clean and maintain exercise machines, free weight and small equipment.
• Lift [up to] a 45lb plate to rerack it in its proper location without assistance.
• Check in students to enter fitness center.
• Record participants, answer phone calls and verbally communicate with internal/external inquiries.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and provide professional customer support.

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/17/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

• Rate of pay of $17.00 per hour; maximum 28 hours per week.
• Official transcripts required prior to employment (if applicable).
• Recommended hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings.

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Triton College is an Affirmdative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Triton College reaffirms its commitment not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, age or any other basis which is protected by law in offering benefits, services, as well as educational and employment opportunities.