2024-2025 FWS Student Worker, Wellness Center

Wellness Center student staff act as the first contact for members and guests of the Wellness Center by providing direction, ensuring member safety, and enforcing Wellness Center policies. Additional responsibilities include monitoring fitness, gymnasium, pool, and equipment room facilities, verifying membership status upon entry, and responding to guest requests. Student staff are expected to serve as an ambassador for Saint Leo University through the delivery of exemplary hospitality to all members and guests.

Job Description

DUTIES AND TASKS:  

• Provide phone coverage and walk-in support for members and guests of the Wellness Center
• Resolve member/guest issues in a courteous, respectful manner
• Operate Fusion facility management software as instructed
• Report and seek corrective measures to problems involving facilities and services in the Wellness Center
• Ensure all Wellness Center areas are clean, presentable, and safe for members and guests
• Develop a professional rapport with Saint Leo community, members, and guests
• Monitor gymnasium, fitness floor, and pool to ensure a safe environment
• Provide assistance/spots on equipment and weight machines
• Set up sport equipment and furniture in the gymnasium for special events
• Clean equipment
• Enforce all building policies and procedures
• Equipment room check out
• Execute emergency procedures when necessary
• Report any incident of injury, theft, or broken equipment to the Supervisor on duty
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:  

• Proof of current certification of American Red Cross CPR, AED Essentials, and Standard First Aid or comparable certification
• Or willing to be certified in American Red Cross CPR, AED Essentials, and Standard First Aid, prior to working
• Applicants must be full time undergraduate students eligible for student employment

Skills and Abilities  

• Reliability
• Dependability
• Punctuality
• Self-Confidence
• Willingness to work in multiple areas during shift
• Willingness and ability to work outdoors
• Willingness and ability to take charge
• Willing to work 10 hours weekly including early mornings, nights, weekends, and occasional university breaks
• Ability to lift, move, push, or pull up to 50 pounds

ENVIRONMENT:   

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.   The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description. 

NOTICE: 

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.  Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.  Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. 

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here:  Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world.  Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period