Recreation Services - Fitness Graduate Assistant

High Point University; United States; On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

High Point University invites applications for a Fitness Graduate Assistant in the Recreation Services department. The role supports planning, supervision, and evaluation of fitness programs at HPU, and helps oversee daily operations of the fitness facilities located in Slane Student Center and Millis Athletic Center.

The position requires prior experience as a personal trainer or group exercise instructor, strong organization and time management, and the ability to lead staff.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a personal trainer or group exercise instructor.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, supervision, implementation and evaluation of the fitness programs at HPU.
• Help oversee the day-to-day operations of the fitness facilities.
• Promote fitness programs at HPU.
• Participate in weekly office hours and monthly meetings.
• Assist with scheduling for Fitness Attendants and Personal Training Clients.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Organization

Time management

Adaptability

Job description

Job Title: Fitness Graduate Assistant

Department: Recreation Services

Supervisor: Austen Smith

Starting Rate of Pay: $10.00

Length of Time: Eligible for rehire on a semester basis.

Job Location/ Hours Required: The candidate will perform most/all job duties in Slane Student Center and Millis Athletic Center. Hours may vary depending on the job requirements; however, the total number of hours a student employee may work per week is 20 hours. This position requires up to 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in planning, supervision, implementation and evaluation of the fitness programs at HPU
• Helps to oversee the day-to-day operations of the fitness facilities
• Helps promote fitness programs at HPU
• Participates in weekly office hours and monthly meetings
• Scheduling for Fitness Attendants and Personal Training Clients

Required Qualifications: Must have worked as a personal trainer or group x instructor

Desired Skills:

• The ability to lead and direct personal trainers and group x instructors
• Critical thinking
• Organization
• Time management
• Adaptability

At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is a God, family and country school. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses.