Fitness Assistant - 500056
University of Richmond

Fitness Assistant - 500056

SUMMARY:

Monitor the fitness spaces in the Weinstein Center for Recreation to ensure cleanliness, safety, and supervision of the facility and its members. Assist with daily operations of the facility.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Circulates during shift and maintain a visible presence in the facility, with a focus on monitoring the upstairs and downstairs fitness spaces.
• Assists members with questions on how to use equipment properly.
• Provides safety assistance in the weight room (spotting) as needed.
• Performs preventative maintenance of fitness equipment (ensure members re-rack weights, clean equipment, organize multipurpose rooms and stretching spaces, etc.).
• Accurately explains policies & procedures related to group exercise, personal training, and fitness special events.
• Insures all facility supplies are maintained (paper towels, hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes, cleaning spray bottles). Work with On-duty Facility Supervisor to access supplies.
• Enforces policies and procedures, and provide customer service by answering any questions members may have while on the floor.
• Assists with any set up/break down or special projects as assigned
• Collects towels from all towels bins, locker rooms, and sheets from the massage room
• Washes, dries, and folds towels to maintain inventory on racks
• Reports maintenance and other repair needs to the Manager-Equipment & Facilities, Manager-Fitness & Facilities, and/or On-duty Facility Manager
• Serves as a first responder in the event of an emergency in the Weinstein Center.
• Attends and participates in departmental employee training programs.
• Advocates for awareness, understanding and the diversity and inclusion of all people in University Recreation facilities, programs and communications while providing a commitment to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds. Advocates for the educational and cultural benefits of providing diversity and inclusion in University Recreation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current CPR/AED certification required within 30 days of hire
• Ability to read, interpret and enforce policies and procedures
• Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at University of Richmond

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Some High School
• Previous experience in a recreation facility preferred

WORK HOURS:

• Part-time, temporary, non-exempt position
• Scheduled as needed Monday-Sunday 6am-11pm; less than 1,000 hours per year

SALARY STRUCTURE:

Pay Grade 1 (Rate starting at $15.00 per hour)

COVID-19:

The University of Richmond requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, faculty, and staff. The University allows exemptions to this requirement for religious, medical and strong personal conviction reasons. All newly hired employees must report their status within the first two weeks of employment.

ABOUT UR:

At the University of Richmond, we're creative, inclusive, and determined. We're Spiders, and our mission is to create positive change in the UR community and beyond. Located minutes from downtown Richmond, Virginia, the University of Richmond ( www.richmond.edu ) blends the intimacy of a small college with exceptional academic, research, and cultural opportunities usually found only at large institutions. There's only one place like Richmond.

UR is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff and student body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development and institutional success. In keeping with this commitment, our academic community welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds and candidates who support diversity. EOE

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