Fitness Assistant, Student Worker

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General purpose: To assist with daily operational needs and services of the Fitness Center

Summary of Essential Functions

• Act as first responder if/when injury/incident occurs in the Fitness Center

• Demonstrates exemplary customer service skills

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

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

• Walks the facility every 30 minutes checking for injured members, hazards, and litter

• Answer all incoming phone calls and provide information or take messages as needed

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

• Assists with rental equipment, check out/on process

• Input member data into security software

• Performs duties as assigned during shift

• Enforces and supports all MICA Fitness policies and procedures

• Participates in all staff trainings and meetings

• Must attend at least 2 Wellness events over the course of the year

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of basic fitness equipment

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to demonstrate positive customer service

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as a MICA student

• Good disciplinary and academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.5

• Demonstrates interest in Wellness, fitness, and recreational activities

Compensation Information:

• An hourly rate of $15.00

• This includes paid monthly meetings

Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical Demands: The employee must occasionally lift up to (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. (may be adjusted depending on position)

• Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually (moderate).

• Required training: Handbook orientation, CPR/AED and First Aid Training

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.