Ambler Rec Weight Room Specialist

Weight Room Specialists are responsible for the daily operations of the Cardiovascular/Resistance Training (CRT) areas at Ambler Student Recreation Fitness Center including but not limited to providing a safe exercise environment; assisting patrons; enforcing policies; cleaning and organizing. Shifts include early morning, afternoon, evenings and/or late evenings during the week and weekend. A Weight Room Specialist must be certified in CPR/AED or become certified within four weeks after being appointed. Duties will include but are not limited to the following:

• Assisting participants with questions about utilizing the equipment.
• Towel Service- cleaning, distributing.
• Reporting repair and maintenance requests.
• Daily and weekly cleaning duties of all cardiovascular/resistance training equipment as assigned.
• Attend all staff meetings, trainings and deep cleaning.
• Risk management of CRT areas which includes utilizing radio.
• Ensuring participants use proper technique when utilizing fitness equipment.
• Knowledge of various exercises for different muscle groups.
• Assisting participants with use of lockers and ensuring they are unlocked for use.
• Ability to demonstrate use of all cardiovascular/resistance training equipment.
• Enforcing policies and procedures.
• Monitoring use of all cardiovascular/resistance training equipment.
• Completing shift reports.
• Obtaining and maintaining proper CPR/AED certification.
• Substituting when able
• Maintaining a safe environment of CRT (picking up plates, additional weights, cable accessories and dumbbells).
• Turning on/off TVs.
• Ensuring emergency door is not blocked by participants working out.
• Answer participant questions and refer them to individuals when needed.

• Experience using cardiovascular and resistance training equipment including selectorized machines, plate loaded machines and free weights.
• Enrolled in 6 credit hours at KU during the academic year.
• Excellent communication skills as evidenced by application materials/interview.

• Previous experience working in a recreation center, weight room, health club or gym setting.
• Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Health or related major.
• Self-starter and takes initiative.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Experience in conflict resolution.

Work Schedule:

• Between the hours of: Monday-Thursday 5:15am-12:15am, Friday 5:15am- 11:00pm, Saturday 8:45am-11:00pm and Sunday 8:45am-12:15am.
• Will be scheduled opening, closing, and weekend shifts
• Average Hours Per Week: 10-12 hours

Completed Application Requirements: Online application, application questionnaire, cover letter and resume.

Will continue to review applications until all positions are filled.