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The Jacobs Fitness Center has part-time positions available. We are looking for friendly, dedicated workers who want to work with our students and the greater AU community. Let us know if you are eligible for the Federal Work Study Program. If you would like to be considered for a position, please come by the Jacobs Fitness Center front desk to complete an application form or download one here.

MEMBER SERVICES SPECIALIST: $9.00 per hour : This position provides information on Fitness Center memberships and at the University. Specific requirements include greeting members and guests, a friendly attitude, checking in members, answering questions and answering the phone. This highly visible and interactive job requires computer skills and an energetic, outgoing personality. We are looking for individuals who can work up to 8 hours a week. Contact Sean Foster at 202-885-6282.

FITNESS LEADER: $8.25 per hour : The Fitness Leader is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe facility for members and guests. Specific requirements include cleaning equipment, interacting with members, giving tours, demonstrating the use of equipment and reporting specific problems to the manager. We are looking for people who can commit to work up to 10-15 hours a week, are punctual, are interested in physical fitness and enjoy working out. Contact Molly Kengor at 202-885-6272.

FITNESS LEADER: Residence Halls $8.25 per hour: This position is generally the same as the Fitness Leader at the Jacobs Fitness Center, but supervises the Residence Halls Fitness Centers in Letts and McDowell Halls and on the Tenley campus. We are looking for people who can commit to working between 4 and 8 hours per week, live on campus and are punctual. Preference is given to those with a work study award. Contact Molly Kengor at 202-885-6272.

LIFEGUARD: $9.00 per hour: This position ensures the safety of members in and around the Reeves Aquatic Center swimming pools. Lifeguards are responsible for guarding and communicating with members, and performing assigned tasks for pool maintenance. We are looking for responsible and dependable people who are currently certified in Lifeguarding, CPR and First Aid, and are able to work up to 8-10 hours per week and are punctual. Contact Samantha Lee at 202-885-6049.

GROUP EXERCISE INSTRUCTOR: The Jacobs Fitness Center is seeking Instructors for a variety of group exercise classes. Each semester varies on the types of class, which have included included step, body conditioning, kickboxing, pilates, abs and glutes and other specialty classes. Classes are held at a variety of times throughout the day and weekends. CPR and a recognized aerobic instructor certification required. Prospective instructors will be required to audition. Compensation based on experience. Contact Crystal Beck at 202-885-2759.

PERSONAL TRAINER: The Jacobs Fitness Center is seeking Personal Trainers for its member-based personal training program. Applicants must be energetic and outgoing in addition to having experience in Personal Training. Candidates should hold a nationally recognized Personal Training certification. Current CPR certificaiton is also required. Compensation based on experience. Contact Crystal Beck at 202-885-2759.

 

 
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