The following are job opportunities available for UREC in the area of Strength Training & Conditioning:

GENERAL INFORMATION:

This position requires outstanding communication and leadership skills to greet the patrons in the Strength Training & Conditioning Ares in UREC. General duties include cleaning cardiovascular and strength equipment, offering assistance and/or spotting of patrons, suggesting proper exercise form, upholding UREC policies and regulations and any other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director of Strength Training & Conditioning or Professional Staff of University Recreation. 

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

A Strength Training and Conditioning Room Supervisor must:

Be currently enrolled student at UNC Charlotte and in good academic standing (GPA of at least 2.5)
Complete CPR/AED, First Aid, and Risk Management training within the 30 days of employment
Be enthusiastic, hardworking, highly motivated, and possess excellent customer service skills.
Have superior communication skills in order to interact effectively with co-workers and patrons of the facility.
Ability to lift up to 45lbs
Have a strong background of resistance training and fitness 
Have knowledge of proper use of all weight training equipment and safety skills.
Must be able to work a minimum of 10 hours per week and be available to work weekends and potential holidays

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Current College of Applied Physiology, Health, and Clinical Sciences major or related major, preferred kinesiology/exercise science/strength and conditioning
Obtained or consider pursuing a certification through a recognized strength & conditioning/fitness organization such as NSCA, ACSM, NASM, ACE, or another NCCA accredited organization and/or have a background in exercise science.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Represent University Recreation department in a professional manner at all times
Be visible and available on the UREC floors at all times.
Acknowledge, greet and help patrons of the facility whenever possible. 
Learn proper spotting techniques and assist patrons when they need help. 
Have a basic understanding of general resistance training movements, i.e. proper form, what muscles are trained, etc. 
Have a basic understanding of strength and cardiovascular equipment
How the machines work, different program options, which muscles are trained etc. 
Ensuring that equipment is used for its intended purpose
Know all emergency procedures (Risk Management Modules, STC Modules, EAP)
Enforce and adhere to all posted policies and rules
Give accurate information to those who seek it. If you do not know the answer, find someone who does and obtain the information from them. 
Complete required cleaning tasks during shifts. 
Inspect machines for damaged or defective parts, and complete maintenance work orders
Attend all staff meetings, workshops, and in-service training that have been termed mandatory. 
Maintain a professional appearance while on the clock, including: UREC employee shirt, name tag on at all times, alert disposition while on the floor, etc. 
Arrive on time to your shift. 
 Perform orientations to patrons of UREC for strength and cardiovascular equipment
Assist with special projects and tasks as assigned by UREC Professional Staff including Building Managers
Respond to emails & other messaging services in a timely manner

For more information please visit our website for urec.charlotte.edu/student-employment