Fitness Assistant

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The Fitness Assistant is a part-time, 3-10 hour per week, staff member at MICA Fitness. This position is responsible for assisting with the daily operational needs and services of the fitness center. This position reports directly to the Health Promotions Educator/Fitness Center Manager with guidance from the Wellness Coordinators.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled at MICA as a student

• Maintain good disciplinary and academic standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00

• Agree to participate in all training sessions, including CPR/AED and First Aid Certification

• Demonstrated interest in fitness and recreational activities

• Demonstrated customer service/communication abilities

• Demonstrate knowledge related to Fitness, Health and Wellness

• A strong desire to work with other students

Responsibilities

• Acts as a first responder if and when an injury/incident occurs in MICA Fitness

• Greets all individuals entering the facility with a positive attitude, checking for membership eligibility

• Communicates with and teaches members about use of all exercise equipment

• Cleans and maintains fitness equipment and facility as outlined in cleaning checklist

• Inputs member data into security software and files paperwork accordingly

• Supports and enforces all MICA Fitness policies and procedures

• Participates in all staff training and social activities

• Reviews all informative documents [digital or print] provided

• Demonstrates exemplary customer service skills; wears staff shirt and name tag

• Performs other duties as assigned

Terms of Employment

• The Fitness Assistant will be expected to work 3-15 hours per week, depending on their availability, work study award, and scheduling needs

• Compensation $15/hr

• The Fitness Assistant position is based on the academic year; employment start and end dates will coincide with the beginning of Fall and end of Spring.

Maryland Institute College of Art is committed to its policy of providing equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status (disabled, Vietnam-era, or otherwise). Furthermore, the College does not tolerate any form of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment or sexual violence. This policy applies to all programs, facilities, and activities provided by Maryland Institute College of Art, including but not limited to admission, educational programs, and employment.

Applicants must apply online for each job in which they are interested. You will not be considered for any job for which you have not specifically applied. We do not accept applications via email, U.S. mail, or fax. Successful candidates for any staff or faculty positions will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

MICA provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 410-225-2363.