"Fitness Center Assistant"

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

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

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

1. Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
2. Must be able to function in many areas of the fitness center.
3. Must be able to manage multiple responsibilities.
4. Must be able and willing to work evenings and weekends.
5. Must be willing to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities in the fitness industry through continuing education and certifications.
6. 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.

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 veterans status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Osvaldo Gomez, Director EEO/Compliance, Title IX Coordinator, Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, PO Box 667517, Houston TX, 77266, 713 718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu. HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity. Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.