Student Facilities Assistant I _Non-FWS

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The George Washington University is seeking a Fitness Attendant to support the Lerner Health and Wellness Center. You will help ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming environment on the fitness floor and at the recreation desk, assisting GW community members with access and information.

This entry-level role requires little to no prior experience; training will be provided. The position emphasizes customer service, health and safety compliance, and ongoing training within an in-person campus

Qualifications

• This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided.
• Preferred qualifications include background in customer service and knowledge of health & safety codes; willingness to deep clean equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide welcoming, knowledgeable, and inclusive service to the GW community.
• Serve as an attendant at the recreation desk, maintaining health and safety standards and keeping spaces, equipment, and studios clean and orderly.
• Know, follow, and enforce Campus Recreation policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings and ongoing training opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Safety awareness

Job description

Position Title

Level of Support

Level of Support Student Support I

Position Type

Position Type Non-FWS

Number of Openings

Number of Openings 2

Work Hours

Work Hours Before Standard Business Hours (M-F before 8am) , During Standard Business Hours (M-F 8am-5pm), After Standard Business Hours (M-F after 5pm), Weekends (Saturday-Sunday)

Wage Per Hour

Wage Per Hour 18.40

Division/School

Division/School Division for Student Affairs DSA

Department Name

Department Name 561802 HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER

Department Bio

The Department of Campus Recreation aims to provide fun, inclusive, and engaging recreational programming and facilities for the university’s diverse community in the areas of intramural and sport clubs, fitness and wellness instruction and informal recreational opportunities.

Position Specific Summary

Fitness attendants serve in an operational role where they are responsible for the overall safety, cleanliness, providing customer service and oversight of the fitness floor spaces in the Lerner Health and Wellness Center.

General responsibilities include:

• Provide welcoming, knowledgeable, and inclusive service to the GW community
• Serve as an attendant at the recreation desk stations to maintain the health and safety standards of the facility, particularly upkeeping the cleanliness and order of fitness spaces, equipment, and studios.
• Know, follow, and enforce Campus Recreation policies and procedures.
• Attend meetings and continuous training opportunities as provided.

Attendance at training on January 10th is mandatory for spring employment

Standard Position Description

The student will assist with the administrative, maintenance, and customer service functions for university spaces and buildings. Tasks may include: assisting visitors, students, and staff with access to university spaces, maintenance of buildings, coordinating and answering customer service requests. Special projects or other duties may be assigned related to specific departmental.

Professional Outcomes

Professional Outcomes Critical Thinking, Communication, Professionalism, Inclusion

Required Qualifications

This is an entry level position, little to no experience required, all training will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

This position is focused on cleaning, restocking weights, and enforcement of policies therefore we are looking for candidates with a background in customer service. Candidates who have a background in following health & safety codes and are willing and able to deep clean equipment are preferred.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 11/04/2026

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 11/13/2026

Campus Location

Work Type Designation

Work Type Designation In-Person

Hiring Manager Name Rachel Winer

Special Instructions Summary

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action ( EEO /AA) employer committed to maintaining a nondiscriminatory, harassment–free, diverse work and education environment. The university does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law in any of its programs, activities, or employment practices.
For more information on this policy and its purpose, please read the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement .

The student employee will: Work in or have access to residence halls or other restricted areas, or have access to university key - Background check required.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you able to lift and carry up to 50lbs?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please describe any previous experience you have working in a customer service environment.

  (Open Ended Question)