Part-Time Specialist III, Wellness Center

Lone Star College; Tomball (TX); On-site; USD 17,729 - 25,251; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tax-deferred retirement plan

Supportive work environment

Excellent work/life balance

Job summary

An educational institution in Tomball is looking for a Part-Time Specialist III for its Wellness Center. The role includes supervising the weight room, maintaining equipment, welcoming guests, and teaching proper equipment use. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills, with a focus on customer service. The position offers hourly pay and benefits in a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• AED/CPR/First-Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification within the first 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the weight room.
• Maintain and clean equipment.
• Welcome guests to the Wellness Center.
• Teach guests how to use equipment and provide basic fitness information.
• Enforce rules and regulations.
• Administer basic first aid if necessary.
• Report and resolve complaints.
• Re‑rack weight plates as needed.
• Clean equipment and surrounding floor space.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer-service orientation

Basic knowledge of fitness equipment

Ability to lift up to 45 pounds

Proficiency with computers and office software

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Part-Time Specialist III, Wellness Center

This position supports the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) by fostering positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect, and accountability to LSC students and employees.

Cultural Beliefs

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

Under general/limited supervision, the Part‑Time Specialist III, Wellness Center is responsible for multiple, significant functions in the campus Wellness Center. The role ensures compliance with all LSC policies, practices, and surrounding functions.

Essential Job Functions

• Supervise the weight room.
• Maintain and clean equipment.
• Welcome guests to the Wellness Center.
• Teach guests how to use equipment and provide basic fitness information.
• Enforce rules and regulations.
• Administer basic first aid if necessary.
• Report and resolve complaints.
• Re‑rack weight plates as needed.
• Clean equipment and surrounding floor space, cardiovascular machine, free weights, and pin selector.
• Perform other reasonable related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Capable of lifting up to 45 pounds.
• Cooperate and work well with staff members.
• Strong communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of fitness equipment and exercise.
• Customer‑service orientation.
• Proficiency with computers and office software (Windows, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, word processing, database management).

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 lifting moderately heavy items. Above‑average agility and dexterity are beneficial.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Work performed in a gymnasium/fitness environment.
• Potential scheduling of morning, afternoon, evening shifts on weekdays or weekends.
• Use of PC workstation, calculator, phone, and general office equipment.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• AED/CPR/First‑Aid certification, or willingness to obtain certification within the first 30 days of hire.

Hourly Pay Rate: $15.60

Benefits: Supportive, collegial work environment; excellent work/life balance; tuition waiver; participation in a tax‑deferred retirement plan; and more.

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