Athletics Fitness Staff

Universities of Wisconsin • Kenosha, WI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Athletics Fitness Staff supports the daily operations of the Sports and Activity Center (SAC), including facility operations, equipment services, fitness center oversight, and external event support. This role is essential in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-organized environment for student-athletes, campus recreation users, and guests utilizing the facility for rentals and special events. Our athletic department sponsors 15 NCAA Division II varsity sports competing in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). In addition to varsity athletics, the SAC serves club sports, intramural programs, and a variety of external rentals. This position reports to various athletics staff members based on departmental needs and requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at UW Parkside.
• Pursuing a degree in Sports Management (or related field)
• Ability to demonstrate strong skills in leadership, motivation of staff and good verbal/written communications.
• Ability to use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing long-range program improvements.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, student organizations, private and public agencies and SAC members.
• Ability to collaborate with other student employees effectively.
• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer knowledge of CPR, AED and First Aid.
• Qualify for work study financial aid assistance.
• Previous experience working within an athletic facility/event management or comparable work environment
• High school diploma and actively working toward a college degree

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and functional environment by ensuring equipment meets NCAA, institutional, and public safety standards
• Assist with facility policies and procedures, including access control, emergency action plans, and standard operating procedures
• Support preventative maintenance and overall facility readiness
• Manage daily operations of the Issue Room, including equipment distribution, collection, and inventory tracking
• Launder and prepare athletic apparel for varsity teams and practices
• Enforce facility and equipment policies in alignment with university standards
• Assist with locker assignments, equipment setup, and preparation for practices and facility use
• Support SAC membership sales and renewals
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of fitness areas
• Provide excellent customer service to all facility users
• Perform other duties as assigned by athletics administration and operations staff

Benefits

• Criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act.
• References will be asked to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
• Reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED