Fitness Assistant

Fitness Assistant

• 497815
• Richmond Campus
• Student Support Positions
• Part-Time Staff
• Closing at: Nov 6 2026 - 23:55 EST

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Title: Fitness Assistant

Position Type: Part-Time Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 91R100 - Campus Recreation

Division: 5R1000 - Student Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: University Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: Up to 20

Retirement: None

Contact Person: Allison Sernulka

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The Fitness Assistant position, reporting to the Associate Director of Instructional & Wellness Programming, will be responsible for contributing to the ongoing success of the Student Recreation Center, focusing on fitness and wellness operations, program coordination, and staff supervision.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working in a collegiate recreation facility, specifically in a leadership capacity
• Familiarity with university and recreation software, including Fusion and WhenToWork
• American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail skills

Job Duties:

• Coordinate training and scheduling for fitness and wellness staff, including upwards to 25 student staff members - (Essential)
• Maintain equipment inventory database, monitoring quantity, expected lifespan, maintenance history, and usage - (Essential)
• Assist with the planning and preparation of group fitness classes and fitness events, focusing on registration, staff recruitment, and special events - (Essential)
• Assist with planning and programming as needed across the Department of Campus Recreation - (Essential)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Auxiliary

Open Until Filled: No

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.