Fitness Center Attendant

About ECC

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule

25 hours/week. Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department of the department.

Rate of Pay

This is a Part-Time Support Staff position at grade 9, with an hourly pay rate of $16.64 to $19.18. The offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

Benefits:

• Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development/Expense
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Grant Funded

No

Job Summary

The Fitness Center Attendant supports the daily operation of the Elgin Community College Fitness Center by monitoring student activity, ensuring a safe workout environment, and upholding facility policies. The position assists with orienting students to equipment, maintaining cleanliness and functionality of fitness equipment, and providing guidance to work‑study student employees.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

1. High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
2. Knowledge of Fitness Center equipment and operations.
3. First aid and CPR certification required.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential Duties

1. Orient new students to the facilities and equipment.
2. Oversee use of Fitness Center facilities. Enforce the rules of the Fitness Center.
3. Provide information for students regarding current events in the Fitness Center.
4. Oversee student workers and delegate tasks appropriately.
5. Track student workers’ schedules for accuracy and punctuality.
6. Maintain Fitness Center equipment. Make minor repairs as needed; notify management if need for further maintenance is required.
7. Maintain Fitness Center supplies inventory.
8. Report any problem with equipment to management.

Other Duties

1. Assist in Fitness Center enrollment.
2. Perform other job-related duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.
3. Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.

Physical Demands

Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work.

Visual Acuity

Position requires close visual acuity to perform activities (i.e. preparing/analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer monitor; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines; using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes).

Work Environment

Moderate to Loud noise

Environmental Conditions

Typical office or administrative conditions (i.e. not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions).

Current SSECCA Union Member Information

The initial posting date for this position is 02/12/2026. Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 02/19/2026 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.