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Wellness Center Assistant - Student Center


Fitness Center Assistant


Position Overview:
Works under the supervision of the Fitneness Specialist and appointed shift lead. The Fitness Center Assistants will performs a variety of tasks in the operation and maintenance of the Fitness Center.

Hours of Operations: Monday-Thursday (8:00 am - 8:00 pm) Friday: (8:00 am - 6:00 pm)

Responsibilities:  
  • Conduct Fitness Center tours, orientations, and membership processing
  • Check Fitness Center members BMI and bodyweight
  • Provide assistance to participants in the weight, cardio rooms and other associated spaces
  • Promote the Fitness Center programs to members
  • Clean equipment and conduct preventative maintenance
  • Conduct opening and closing procedures appropriately
  • Work with others to execute risk reduction measures and provide care in emergency situations
  • Clearly articulate, enforce and educate patrons on all rules, policies and procedures
  • Provide customer service and respectfully manage disagreements
  • Actively participate in collaborative work and development
  • Must be able to lift 45 lbs with reasonable accommodations
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Staff Standards: 
  • Consistently model positive and professional behavior, including on-line communications
  • Attend all staff meetings and educational trainings
  • Maintain regular and frequent communication with Fitness Center Management Staff

Personal/Paraprofessional Development & Departmental Responsibilities:
  • Attend all meetings and trainings on time
  • Balance time commitments.
  • Recognize limitations and work to improve.
  • Be receptive to paraprofessional and personal development.
  • Challenge yourself to achieve higher levels of awareness of people’s perceptions, maintaining appropriate sensitivity and awareness of cultural norms, diversity, and diversity education.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be currently enrolled at UDC with a minimum overall GPA of 2.5
  • First Aid, Adult CPR and AED certifications obtained within 30 days of employment.
  • UDC Fitness Center employee compliance trainings/any additional program area certification/training completed within expected time-frame.

Working Conditions:
  • Maximum of 20 hours worked per week (average 10-15)
  • Work shifts include morning, afternoon, evening and weekends

Skill Development Area:
  • Communication
  • Facilities Management
  • Intercultural Proficiency
  • Marketing
  • Event Planning
  • Technology
  • Leadership
  • Customer Service
  • Social Responsibilities