WAU Student- Cardio Room Assistant, HWPE, 2026-2027

Washington Adventist University; Takoma Park (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington Adventist University in Takoma Park, MD is seeking a WAU Student – Cardio Room Assistant to help welcome cardio room attendees, monitor sign-in, and maintain equipment and spaces.

You will assist with class prep, room scheduling, and light office tasks, help create workout programs, and be prepared to respond to emergencies with CPR/AED/First Aid training.

Qualifications

• Must be a WAU student enrolled at the university.
• Capable of lifting 40 lbs and standing/walking for long periods.
• Must hold CPR, AED and First Aid certification.
• NASM CPT, PES and CES credentials required.

Responsibilities

• Welcome cardio room attendees and monitor sign-in.
• Maintain cardio room and sanitize equipment; tidy mats, weights, mirrors.
• Assist with grading, copies, filing, and scheduling study rooms.
• Support HWPE activities and prepare for emergencies with CPR/AED/First Aid.

Skills

Basic math

Stamina

Stand/walk

Education

WAU student (enrolled)

Tools

CPR/AED/First Aid certificate

NASM CPT

NASM PES

NASM CES

Job description

Job Title: WAU Student – Cardio Room Assistant

Department: HWPE
Reports To: Chair

Salary: $18.00/hr
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

OVERVIEW OF THE UNIVERSITY

Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a Christ-centered institution of higher education that supports a culture of excellence where all feel valued. Nestled in a desirable residential community in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU offers its faculty and staff an environment where professional expertise is valued and lasting connections between co-workers are formed as we work together to ensure the success of our students. Regardless of title, every employee supports WAU’s vision of producing graduates who bring moral leadership and competence to their communities.

SUMMARY

Welcome cardio room attendees, monitor the sign-in book, maintain cardio room including clean & sanitize equipment, monitor bathrooms/lockers on the hour and touch-up as necessary, keep yoga mats & kettlebells clean and orderly, clean mirrors, clean windows, and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist faculty with grading, copies, and filing
• Schedule study rooms
• Pick up HWPE department mail/packages; and any other office tasks.
• Help create workout programs for the participants
• Set up and conduct for HWPE campus or community activities
• Prepare to deal with emergency situations requiring CPR, First Aid and AED skills.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a WAU Student.
• Ability to lift 40 lbs.
• Able to perform basic mathematics.
• Able to stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Must be currently enrolled at Washington Adventist University.
• Must have a valid CPR, AED & First Aid certificate.
• Must have the followings NASM certification credentials: CPT, PES, CES

LEGAL AND COMPLIANCE NOTICES

• Washington Adventist University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability in employment or in the provision of services. WAU complies with all applicable federal and state laws, including the Maryland Fair Employment Practices Act.
• If you require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
• Washington Adventist University provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Maryland law. As a religiously affiliated institution, Washington Adventist University exercises its constitutional and statutory rights to give preference in employment to members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and reserves the right to claim exemption from certain provisions of Title IX and Title VII where they conflict with the university’s religious beliefs and values.

Title VII Exception Notice

Washington Adventist University is a religiously qualified Equal Opportunity Employer under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. As such the University has the legal right to prefer a member of the Seventh-day Adventist ("SDA") Church in its hiring process. If a qualified SDA candidate is not identified, the University will give the opportunity to candidates who must understand and respect the mission, purpose, and identity of Washington Adventist University as a condition of their employment.34 CRF (and subsections), insofar as they conflict with the Seventh-day Adventist teaching and practices.