What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Worker, Leroy Merritt Fitness Center Front Desk Attendant - Work Study Only position at McDaniel College?
About McDaniel College:
McDaniel College, recognized nationally among "Colleges that Change Lives" and U.S. News and World Report top-tier liberal arts colleges, is a four-year private college of the liberal arts and sciences offering more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, including dual and student-designed majors, plus 20 highly regarded graduate programs. At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2024 benefits guidebook.
Job Description:
To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be a current student enrolled at McDaniel College, with work study as part of your Financial Aid package.
Position: Leroy Merritt Fitness Center Desk Attendant
Revision Date: 7/2024
Reports to: Fitness Center/ Sports Performance Director
Department: Athletics
Salary Grade: Maryland Minimum Wage
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Leroy Merrit Fitness Center
Duration of Appointment: 8/7/2024-5/21/2025 (with possibility of working over Jan Term and extending into summer)
Schedule: Schedule is at discretion of supervisor
Evalution Procedures: Student workers are evaluated on a continuing basis
Scope: Provide operational support to the Leroy Merritt Fitness Center
Responsibilities:
- Ability to provide Fitness Center Orientations for new Patrons.
- Attend staff meetings and review all operational policies, facility rules, safety procedures, job requirements, and the Federal Work Study brochure.
- Report to work promptly for all scheduled work shifts.
- Greet each guest as they enter the facility.
- Ensure that all guests using the fitness center are checked-in before using equipment.
- Operate the ID card reader.
- Provide excellent customer service to all Leroy Merritt Fitness Center guests.
- Enforce Leroy Merritt Fitness Center rules.
- Respond immediately to emergency issues.
- Report any problems to immediate supervisor.
- Perform hourly walk-through and clean and pick-up equipment and the facility during each work shift.
- Complete sign-in and sign out checklist during opening and closing shifts.
- Turn off lights, equipment, and secure doors at closing.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Qualifications:
- CPR/AED training is preferred or required within 30 days of becoming employed (Certification through McDaniel's Athletic Training Department is free). Personal Training cert is a plus.
- Current student at McDaniel College.
- Work study as part of Financial Aid package
- Ability to provide exceptional customer service.
- Must be reliable, prompt, and self-motivated.
- Must be willing to interact with guests and to resolve any issues with rules.
- Prior experience with athletics, fitness, exercise equipment, and weight training is preferred.
- Ability to lift heavy items and to physically move around the facility and equipment.
- Ability to work well with others and to share work responsibilities.
Additional Information:
McDaniel College is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the student body. McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics. For more information on the College's commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, please visit this link.
