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Fitness Center Lead Assistant - Hired As-needed

Harford Community College, Bel Air, MD, United States


Job Title : Fitness Center Lead Assistant - Hired As-needed

Posting Category : Part-Time Staff

Starting salary range : $16.38 - $21.30 hourly, based on experience and qualifications

About Harford Community College
Harford Community College (HCC) has been a vital part of Harford County since 1957. As a mid-sized, comprehensive institution, we are committed to delivering high-quality education and cultural enrichment to our community. Our mission is to provide relevant, accessible education and training that connects individuals to opportunities in an ever-evolving world. To learn more about our vision and values, visit our website.

Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Harford Community College is committed to the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Harford Community College not to discriminate against applicants on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. HCC is an EEO and ADA/ADAA employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Job Description
The Fitness Center Lead Assistant supports the Fitness Center Manager with Open Recreation operations and patron services, including advising patrons on proper use of exercise equipment.

Provide customer service to Fitness Center patrons;

Enforce Fitness Center rules and safety standards;

Maintain an organized, clean, and safe environment;

Serve as first responder in emergency situations following College protocol;

Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Employees of Harford Community College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. Work is generally performed on the College campus unless otherwise specified.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorship for this position.

Your application to this position will remain active through December 31 of the current year. If you are not selected by that time, you must reapply to be considered. If you apply on or after November 1 of the current year, your application will remain active through December 31 of the following calendar year.

Education and Experience

Required Education:

A high school diploma or GED is required, along with CPR/AED certification and certification in fitness and/or personal training.

Required Experience:

A minimum of 1 year of work experience in the fitness industry.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Familiarity with MS Office applications.

Excellent customer service skills.

Knowledge of CPR/AED and first aid procedures to serve as a first responder during emergencies and ensure patron safety.

Ability to clearly explain Fitness Center rules, provide guidance, and address patron questions or concerns in a professional and friendly manner.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with fitness instruction experience.

General Weekly Work Schedule
The work schedule varies according to the Open Recreation schedule and may include day, evening and weekend hours, not to exceed 9 hours per week. The hours of part-time, as-needed employees are limited to a total of less than 500 hours in each fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number : 2026-029AO

Open Date : [see posting]

Close Date : 12/31/2026

Open Until Filled : Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants : See posting for details.

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