Wellness Center Assistant

Kishwaukee College; Malta Township (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Kishwaukee College seeks a part-time Wellness Center Assistant to support the Director of Student Involvement, oversee equipment and usage by athletics, and assist PE course coordination. Hours are 9:00 am–3:00 pm, Monday–Thursday during Fall and Spring 16-week terms.

May include evenings and weekends for events. Responsibilities include supervising students and staff, maintaining equipment, and coordinating with instructors on visits and records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience as a college or high school coach with wellness center techniques, or a current personal training certification with related fitness instruction experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to Wellness Center patrons on appropriate fitness activities in a safe and healthy manner.
• Coordinate with Director Student Involvement on equipment conditions regularly.
• Provide annual update on possible wellness equipment needs.
• Communicate with PE140 / PE141 Instructor on recorded visits each semester.
• Ensure proper care, cleaning and maintenance of equipment and facilities daily.
• Maintain record files for workout waivers by individuals each semester.
• Keep up-to-date list of approved/authorized students, staff and faculty each semester.
• Adhere to Wellness Center budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Planning

Leadership

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Initiative

Sound judgment

Job description

Wellness Center Assistant supports Director Student Involvement in overseeing Wellness Center equipment and usage by athletics teams as well as assisting Instruction with tracking PE140 and PE141 courses. The Assistant will coordinate with Director Student Involvement on overall supervision of students, student-athletes as well as faculty and staff utilizing the Wellness Center from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Mondays through Thursdays in Fall 16-week semester and Spring 16-week semester.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, planning, leadership skills, attention to detail, flexibility, initiative and sound judgment.
• A positive role model for those working out in Wellness Center.
• Ability to demonstrate the Kishwaukee College Athletics core values of accountability, respect, sportsmanship, academic and athletic excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience as a college or high school coach working with proper wellness center techniques, or a current personal training certification with related fitness instruction experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified or willing to become CPR / AED /First Aid Certified.
• Recent Experience with overseeing wellness center activities as supervisor or supervising athletes in wellness center setting.

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 25 pounds with proper equipment; reasonable accommodations available.
• Light physical activity required; must be able to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment, and communicate effectively in various formats.
• Primarily daytime hours with some evening and weekends to support College events and initiatives.

EOE Statement

Kishwaukee College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and any reasonable and timely accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be made upon documented request by the employee.

Position Status

Part Time

Hours per Week

12

Weeks per Year

32

Budgeted Hours per Year

384

Temporary Position - Begin Date

Temporary Positions - End Date

Type of Position

Hiring Salary Range Requested

$17.50 per hour

Support Staff Pay Band (if applicable)

Support Staff Pay Range (if applicable

Posting Number

S417P

Number of Vacancies

1

Job Open Date

09/04/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions Summary

Advertising Summary

Internal Posting for Position, College Website

Illustrative Examples of Essential Functions

Job Duty Name

Description of Job Duty

• Provide support to Wellness Center patrons on appropriate fitness activities in a safe and healthy manner.
• Will coordinate with Director Student Involvement on equipment conditions regularly.
• Provide annual update on possible wellness equipment needs.
• Communicate with PE140 / PE141 Instructor on recorded visits each semester.
• Ensure appropriate care, cleaning and maintenance of all equipment and facilities of Wellness Center is conducted daily.
• Maintain record files for workout waivers by individuals each semester.
• Keep up to date list of approved/authorized students, staff and faculty each semester.
• Adhere to Wellness Center budget.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Duty? Yes

Percentage Of Time

100

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