Position Title:

PT Fitness Center Assistant16.24 USD Hourly

Campus:

East Peoria Campus

Employment Type:

Classified, StaffPart time

Department:

Fitness Center

Start Date:

12/08/2025

Job Description:

Summary

The Fitness Center Assistant helps ensure the Fitness Center operates smoothly, efficiently, and effectively serving ICC students, staff and the community. Assists with monitoring the overall health, safety, and security of the CougarPlex, its patrons, and equipment. This position reports directly to the Fitness Center Manager and may include night and weekend hours. The Fitness Center Assistant will be scheduled for a minimum of 3 days per week from 5:15am-8:30am and the days of the week will vary.

Compensation for the PT Fitness Center Assistant is $16.24 - $18.67 an hour.

Essential Functions

This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Present a positive image of the Fitness Center through an upbeat attitude, eagerness to assist all who visit, and greet and serve all with a smile.

• Communicate membership opportunities and PHYED course offerings.

• Process Memberships, Juice Bar and Merchandise sales.

• Operate and balance cash register.

• Issue membership identification cards.

• Responsible for being alert at all times to prevent situations that may result in accidents or injury.

• Educate patrons on the proper use of equipment.

• Assist members and students with tracking workout visits.

• Disinfect equipment, organize free weights, plates and marketing materials, and keep facility neat and orderly.

• Take reservations for group fitness class and check out equipment for open gym times.

• Enforce policies and procedures as set forth by Fitness Center management.

• Learn, review and follow emergency procedures to assist in an emergency.

• Assist in the training and supervision of student workers.

• Perform general office related duties.

• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• One year of experience working in customer service and/or working as a cashier.

• Current First Aid and CPR/AED certification or willing to obtain within 2 weeks of hire.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

• Ability to work independently.

• Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• One year of experience in customer service serving a high volume of customers.

• Experience working in a Fitness Center or Gym environment.

• Knowledge of Fitness Center or Gym etiquette.

Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:

• paid time off;

• 11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidays

• medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance;

• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children;

• on-site childcare center;

• 403(b) retirement plans; and

• State University Retirement System pension plan.

To learn more about full-time health care benefits at ICC.