Athletics Fitness Staff at Universities of Wisconsin in Kenosha, WI

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Position Title:

Athletics Fitness Staff

Job Category:

Student Hourly

Job Profile:

Student Help

Job Summary:

Athletics Fitness Staff supports the daily operations of the Sports and Activity Center (SAC), including facility operations, equipment services, fitness center oversight, and external event support. This role is essential in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-organized environment for student-athletes, campus recreation users, and guests utilizing the facility for rentals and special events.

Our athletic department sponsors 15 NCAA Division II varsity sports competing in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). In addition to varsity athletics, the SAC serves club sports, intramural programs, and a variety of external rentals. This position reports to various athletics staff members based on departmental needs and requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Facility Operations

• Maintain a safe and functional environment by ensuring equipment meets NCAA, institutional, and public safety standards

• Assist with facility policies and procedures, including access control, emergency action plans, and standard operating procedures

• Support preventative maintenance and overall facility readiness

Equipment & Issue Room

• Manage daily operations of the Issue Room, including equipment distribution, collection, and inventory tracking

• Launder and prepare athletic apparel for varsity teams and practices

• Enforce facility and equipment policies in alignment with university standards

• Assist with locker assignments, equipment setup, and preparation for practices and facility use

Fitness Center Operations

• Support SAC membership sales and renewals

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of fitness areas

• Provide excellent customer service to all facility users

Additional Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by athletics administration and operations staff

Qualifications

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented

• Interest in athletics, recreation, or fitness preferred

Physical Demands

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and move equipment and supplies

• Frequent standing, walking, and physical activity

• Ability to operate basic facility and fitness equipment

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

Athletics

Compensation:

$11.25 per hour

Required Qualifications:

· Currently enrolled at UW Parkside.

· Pursuing a degree in Sports Management (or related field)

· Ability to demonstrate strong skills in leadership, motivation of staff and good verbal/written communications.

· Ability to use initiative and resourcefulness in planning work assignments and in implementing longrange program improvements.

· Ability to work independently.

· Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with faculty, staff, administrators, student organizations, private and public agencies and SAC members.

• Ability to collaborate with other student employees effectively.

• Knowledge of NCAA rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Prefer knowledge of CPR, AED and First Aid.

· Qualify for work study financial aid assistance.

· Previous experience working within an athletic facility/event management or comparable work environment

· High school diploma and actively working toward a college degree

How to Apply:

To apply, click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload your resume. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.

Contact Information:

Luke Hooker, hooker@uwp.edu

Legal Notices and Important Information 

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)  

  

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.  

 

Reasonable Accommodations 

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability. 

 

Parkside Crime Statistics Report 

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Transcript Requirement  

Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire. 

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.