Instructional Aide - Fitness Center

Instructional Aide - Fitness Center

Instructional Aide - Fitness Center

Rate of pay of $17.00 per hour; maximum 28 hours per week.

Official transcripts required prior to employment (if applicable).

Recommended hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings.

Triton College is an AA/EOE.

Essential Function

Create an inviting atmosphere to facilitate orderly and safe experiences, provide guidance and instruction to participants in the use of cardiovascular and strength equipment; and maintain facility equipment for participant's comfort and safety.

Qualifications

Experience or degree seeking in fitness, training, or related field, and/or demonstrate proficient instructional ability in teaching functional exercise. CPR/AED certified or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment. First Aid certified preferred.

Demonstrate proficiency in teaching functional exercise to patrons and be able to provide assistance when needed. Demonstrate use of all weight and cardio machines to patrons and be able to provide assistance when needed. Recognize an emergency and provide appropriate care in a timely fashion. Customer service, problem solving, phone and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently under general supervision. Previous experience working with students, public or community, preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for all participants. Visually recognize an emergency. Provide assistance to patrons by correctly spotting basic lifts, including but not limited to; a squat, chest press, and shoulder press. Reach all parts of the Fitness Equipment in order to clean and maintain exercise machines, free weight and small equipment. Lift (up to) a 45lb plate to rerack it in its proper location without assistance. Check in students to enter fitness center. Record participants, answer phone calls and verbally communicate with internal/external inquiries. Ensure customer satisfaction and provide professional customer support.