Part-Time Specialist III, Wellness Center

Lone Star College; Texas; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Job summary

Lone Star College is seeking a Part Time Specialist III for the Wellness Center at Tomball. You will supervise the weight room, greet guests, teach basic equipment use, and provide fitness information while ensuring safety and adherence to center rules.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and AED/CPR/First-aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days). Scheduling may include mornings, evenings, or weekends in a gym environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; AED/CPR/First-aid certification preferred or obtainable within 30 days.
• Ability to assist guests, provide basic fitness information and first aid if needed.
• Strong communication and customer service skills with teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the weight room and ensures equipment is clean and ready for use.
• Welcomes guests and demonstrates use of equipment with basic fitness guidance.
• Enforces rules, reports and resolves complaints, and assists with general duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifting 45 lbs

Customer service

Communication skills

Fitness equipment knowledge

Computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

AED/ CPR/First-aid certified

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

The Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

Lone Star College has been recognized in multiple categories.

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Founded in 1988, Lone Star College-Tomball is the third oldest college in the LSC system. LSC-Tomball offers a wide range of academic and workforce programs and is a leading college in the health sciences. LSC-Tomball is the founding college of the lifePATH program, a four-year degree for adults with cognitive disabilities. LSC-Tomball enjoys a joint library partnership with Harris County Public Library, and we offer an early college high school with the Tomball Independent School District.

Location address is 30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, TX 77375.

Job Description

Purpose and Scope:

Under general/limited supervision, the Part Time Specialist III, Wellness Center is responsible for multiple, significant functions in the campus Wellness Center. Ensures all LSC policies, practices and surrounding functions are carried out correctly.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Supervises the weight room
2. Maintains and cleans equipment
3. Welcomes guests to the Wellness Center
4. Teaches guests how to use the equipment and provides basic fitness information
5. Ensures rules and regulations are enforced
6. Provides basic first aid if necessary
7. Reports and resolves complaints
8. Must be able to re-rack weight plates
9. Responsible for cleaning equipment and surrounding floor space, cardiovascular machine, free weights and pin selector
10. Responsible for other reasonable related duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Capable of lifting up to 45 pounds
• Ability to cooperate and work well with other staff members
• Good communication skills
• Basic knowledge of fitness equipment and exercise
• Customer service orientated
• Proficient in the use of computers and related software for word processing, spread sheets, and database management; Specific software experience in Windows and Microsoft Office

Physical Abilities:

The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity.

Work Schedule and Conditions:

• Equipment used includes, PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone and other general office equipment, and workout/exercise equipment
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position
• Work is performed in a gymnasium/fitness type of environment
• May be scheduled to work morning, afternoon, evening shifts on weekdays or weekends

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• AED/ CPR/First-aid certified, or willing to become certified within first 30 days after being hired

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate is $15.92

Benefits Marketing Statement

By joining our top-notch institution, you will enjoy being a part of an organization that offers a supportive, collegial work environment, excellent work/life balance, tuition waiver, participation in a tax deferred retirement plan and more.

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.