Fitness Attendant
UREC is hiring Fitness Attendants to START IN SUMMER 2026. Trainings will be completed in May with employment to start in June.
Job Summary:
The UREC Fitness Attendant will provide a high level of customer service while supervising the UREC Weight Room and Cardio Room, enforcing policies, cleaning equipment, and ensuring a safe environment. Fitness attendants will be attentive and continually observe/walk through the fitness center, while being available to provide assistance to users.
Essential Functions:
- Supervise the UREC Weight Room and Cardio Room
- Enforce policies
- Clean and disinfect fitness equipment
- Monitor capacity and record usage statistics hourly
- Obtain and maintain a CPR/AED/First Aid certification
- Ensure a safe environment
- Execute emergency procedures when necessary
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled as a student at UWM
- Must be willing to work with staff, students and members of a diverse background
- Must be willing to thoroughly clean and maintain a safe work environment
- Ability to use and operate a variety of strength training and cardiovascular equipment
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
- Must be able to walk around the facility
- Must be able to bend and squat down to clean equipment
- This job will require cleaning and using cleaning products
- Mix of seated and standing/moving
Hours:
- Approximate hours per week: 8-25 hours per week
- Part-time, Temporary
Panther Edge Competencies:
Critical Thinking: Learn policies and procedures and how to identify solve problems independently that arise throughout the facility.
Communication: Develop strong customer service skills, including the ability to enforce policy clearly and kindly, as well as the ability to relay timely information through a variety of channels.