Student Worker - Recreation & Wellness Facility Assistant for Fitness Center (Work-Study)

Mount Saint Mary's University

About The Position

Facility Assistants work as a team with fellow FAs, supervisors, and directors to ensure the Fitness Center runs smoothly. Together, we provide excellent customer service to our students, the Mount community, and ARCC members. FAs are scheduled for 8 hours per week outside of classes and other excused extracurricular activities. Upon hiring, FAs will be given a manual that explains the position's expectations, including uniforms, cell phone policy, substitution policy, etc. The Office of Recreation and Wellness seeks students who will represent the team as professional, responsible, and dependable student leaders. We are excited to welcome you to our team! Job Purpose: The purpose of the Fitness Center Facility Assistant is to ensure those with access to the fitness center are using it in a safe manner. They are to have basic knowledge of the procedures and polices of the Fitness Center. Under the supervision of Fitness Program Coordinator as well as the Recreation and Wellness Supervisors, the Fitness Center Facility Assistants will closely monitor this area and ensure that the standards set forth by the Recreation and Wellness department are being always upheld.

Requirements

Must be enrolled as a student at Mount St. Mary’s University
Must be available for weekends/evenings
Applicants are expected to be personable, organized, self-motivated and team oriented
Applicants should possess skills in time management, problem solving and customer service

Responsibilities

Enforce guidelines and promote safety within the Fitness Center
Be knowledgeable and enforce Fitness Center policies and safety procedures
Perform assigned cleaning responsibilities to maintain sanitation of the Fitness Center and its equipment
Ensure all weights and accessories are racked after use
Be attentive to and report equipment issues to RFS/Student Manager and/or Assistant Director
Lead Fitness Center Orientations when needed
Provide and uphold exceptional customer service
Attend all staff meetings and training
Verify valid ID’s and enter correct patron information into a shared document
Complete inventory checklist every shift
Have basic knowledge of the equipment in the Fitness Center
Other duties assigned