"Assistant, Fitness Center (Part-time) Staff Pool"

Summary

Assist with the daily operations of the fitness center. Assist members with fitness assessments, goals, and individual programs, and work in the weight room to ensure safety standards and teach member classes. Provide management and leadership in the fitness center during shift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with clerical duties, inventories, and training of new employees.
• Teach member classes and answers fitness related questions of members and students.
• Help maintain data and statistics on fitness center.
• Assist members in their fitness assessment, goals, and individual programs.
• Work at the front desk (check in members, answer phone, answers student inquiries, etc.)
• Work in the weight room to ensure the safety of the members.
• Assist with instructor needs for equipment, supplies, etc.
• Maintain equipment for safety and cleanliness, making repairs if appropriate.
• Open and/or close the fitness center.
• Offer institutional support with Wellness Center events such as Walk America, HCCS clean-up day, etc.
• Conduct orientation for new members in the safe and proper use of all weight equipment in the weight room.
• Teach member classes (yoga, HIIT, bootcamp, etc.)
• Offer fitness advice and help with individual fitness students.
• Work to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities in the fitness industry through continuing education and certifications.
• Assist the Fitness Center Manager and staff with the oversight of attendants.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. The qualifications listed below are representative of the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in a fitness related field preferred. CPRAED certification preferred (training can be provided).

Experience

1 year experience in a fitness center environment required. Assessment and exercise recommendation experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to function in many areas of the fitness center.
• Must be able to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Must be able and willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Must be willing to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities in the fitness industry through continuing education and certifications.
• Basic computer knowledge and skills required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities: Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55. Approximately 145 languages are spoken here. Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed. Houston is a major-league sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round. World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions. With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene. Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status.