Part-Time: Safety Associate, Physical Education

Aims Community College; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver for employee on Aims

Access to the PERC gym for employee &

Aims Discount program

Free parking on all campuses

PERA employer

Supplemental benefits & retirement

Job summary

Aims Community College seeks a Safety Associate to monitor the fitness center and support safe, efficient gym operations at the Greeley and Windsor campuses.

You will train users, enforce guidelines, and respond to emergencies while coordinating with the Facility Lead to maintain equipment and spaces.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two years physical education, recreation, fitness, wellness or related experience.
• Pre-employment physical exam may be required.
• Active CPR/First Aid/AED certification or ability to obtain.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift weights.
• Excellent customer service and communication with staff, students and patrons.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Strength Center and Cardio Studios to ensure safe equipment use.
• Provide instruction on proper equipment use and safety orientation to user groups.
• Enforce facility rules and address unsafe behaviors.
• Lead in emergency situations and contact 911 when needed.
• Maintain clean equipment and return weights to storage.
• Monitor racquetball courts and gym spaces.
• Answer questions about facility and courses in person.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

First aid

CPR/First Aid/AED

Education

Associate's degree

Two years experience in PE/fitness

Tools

Star Trac equipment certification

Pre Core equipment certification

Cybex equipment certification

Job description

Minimum Hourly Rate: $19.26 Part-time employees also receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked.

• Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses
• Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee & one guest
• Aims Discount program
• Free parking on all campuses
• PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits)
• Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available

Job Description

Aims Community College actively supports an environment that embraces the College's Mission, Vision, Values and a culture of innovation and care. The College embraces and seeks to hire individuals who want to be a part of this environment and have the skill sets necessary to be successful in this position.

Safety Associates monitor all areas of the physical education and recreation center to ensure activities within the facility are happening in a safe and efficient manner. This will include, but is not limited to: hourly cleaning and care of all fitness equipment, providing assistance to guests as needed, regular communication with Facility Lead regarding all aspects of gym operations. This position will have hours on the Greeley and/or Windsor Campus.

Work Hours

Part-Time, 20 -25 hours/week within hours of operation.

Job Duties

• Oversee the Strength Center and Cardiovascular Conditioning Studios ensuring individuals and groups are using equipment correctly and following all safety procedures.
• Monitor facility and proactively provide specific instruction for appropriate training and conditioning equipment use and provide equipment safety orientation to user groups.
• Monitor participants in facility and address any unsafe or inappropriate behaviors.
• Be conscious of all equipment guidelines and regulations and consistently enforce all rules and eliminate unsafe apparel, equipment or activities.
• Demonstrate proper use of equipment and spot individuals using the Strength Center or Cardio Studios as needed or requested.
• Clean equipment periodically and return any equipment and or weights not in use to its designated location.
• Oversee racquetball courts and gymnasium spaces.
• Have the ability to lead and act in intense situations, and handle emergencies when they arise including contacting 911 if needed, reporting injury incidents to administration and completing accident and incident reports.
• Answer questions in person regarding facility and Physical Education courses, field walk-in visits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree or two (2) years physical education, recreation, fitness, wellness or related experience.
• A pre-employment post offer physical exam will be required of the selected candidate.
• Physical effort required, including but not limited to: lifting weights, squatting, bending, reaching, spotting, and prolonged standing and walking.
• Hold a valid CPR/First Aid/AED certification or ability to obtain.
• CPR/First Aid/AED classes are offered to staff at no expense.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Able to attend in house meetings and training sessions.
• Possess effective decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with students, faculty, and staff.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Basic knowledge of all weight room operations, including proper use, care and maintenance of work out studios.

Preferred Qualifications

• Star Trac, Pre Core and Cybex manufacturers’ equipment certification.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Copy of Transcripts
• Valid CPR/First Aid/AED certification, if applicable

EEO Statement & Diversity

Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted and become the property of Aims Community College. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. The goal of Aims Community College is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve.

Screening & Selection

• Employees in these positions may be asked to participate in temporary assignments lasting less than nine (9) months (such as curriculum development, short term projects, meetings and substitute duties) which could amount to additional temporary pay.
• Upon hire, all positions at Aims Community College require a criminal background check and may require industry specific screenings such as an MVR, physical and/or drug screen.
• To comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within three (3) business days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work.

About the College

Aims Community College is a locally governed and funded debt-free progressive community college based in Greeley, Colorado with three satellite campuses in Fort Lupton, Loveland and Windsor. Aims serves 8,000 students per year, preparing them for success with 200+ degree and certificate programs. Aims staff, faculty and administration work as a team to ensure excellent service and educational standards. Our student body reflects the growing diversity of our community: 55% of our students identify as white, 36% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% African-American, and 2% multiracial. Aims is committed to serving all of our students, including populations that are traditionally underserved in higher education. We welcome applicants who share a commitment to inclusive excellence.