Salary/Position Classification

• $10.50 Hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 5-10 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability: No

Purpose of Position

Fitness Service Associates are responsible for ensuring safety, equipment cleanliness, and fitness floor cleanliness; keeping inventory of fitness equipment; and scheduling appointments for Personal Trainers and Interns in a friendly and personable manner.

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Schedule Personal Training and fitness assessment services, fitness equipment orientations, and Bod Pod® assessments.
• Disseminate information regarding all Wellness Center services and programs.
• Operate facility management software.
• Assist with marketing of fitness assessment, personal training, and wellness programs.
• Assist with fitness/wellness outreach programs as required.
• Assist with laundry operation and collecting, laundering, and folding of towels. • Conduct equipment orientations and assist with facility tours.
• Provide supervision of the cardio deck and weight room areas.
• Educate Wellness Center members of general etiquette and proper equipment and facility usage.
• Monitor length of time for cardio and weight machine usage.
• Complete all cleaning and sanitation tasks as assigned to maintain a safe & healthy environment.
• Must wear appropriate PPE as directed for specific tasks/duties.
• Attend all meetings/trainings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Learning Outcomes

As a result of working in this position, the staff member will gain the following skills:

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Development
• Intrapersonal Development
• Professionalism

Minimum Requirements

• Hold or be pursuing a major or minor in exercise science, recreation, nutrition or health-related field OR have experience in Group Exercise or Personal Training and/or at least one certification, but pursuing a different primary career.
• General working knowledge of all exercise equipment and ability to explain proper use to participants.
• Ability to communicate with participants and provide motivation for continued participation in physical activity and healthy living.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds of weight.
• Fitness Staff must be able to work various hours Monday–Sunday.
• Certification in CPR/First Aid/AED, or ability to obtain within 2 weeks of hire. (Training provided by the Wellness Center at no cost for employees)

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

To Apply

For full consideration, applications must be submitted by the closing date include the following materials:

• Resume (Word or PDF format only)
• Cover Letter (Word or PDF format only)

Please include in application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as your how many hours you work a week and in the past 12 months.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the completion of a criminal history background check.

The University of North Dakota Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer. The Wellness Center provides all current employees the opportunity to apply for vacant staff positions first and preference will be given to these employees.

Position is open until filled.