Location: University Park,PA, USA
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
This part-time staff position in the Department of Kinesiology will act as a Center for Fitness and Wellness (CFW) Support Assistant. The position reports directly to the CFW Supervisor. In HHD (Human and Health Development), enriching the lives of others is our mission. We believe in the power of human capacity for growth and live that mission by meeting challenges, both big and small, with excitement and energy every day. We invite you to come grow with us.
To be considered, interested candidates must complete an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references (with complete contact information, including mailing/email addresses, and telephone number). Applicants should provide evidence, either woven through their application materials or as a separate diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, as well as belonging and engagement which creates an inclusive environment and culture.
Job Duties:
+ Overseeing daily functioning of the center
+ Calibrating/troubleshooting equipment
+ Conducting fitness testing on primarily undergraduate students, as well as lipid and glucose testing
+ Training and oversight of undergraduate interns
+ Debriefing clients
+ Data quality control
+ Collecting fees for services
+ Appointment scheduling
+ Administrative functions
Requirements and qualifications:
+ Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Exercise Science, or related field preferred.
+ Experience preferred in the fitness industry performing exercise testing, wellness coaching, or personal training.
+ Professional certification preferred; ACSM NSCA, ACE, or NASM may be acceptable.
+ Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
This job requires the following 3 publicly available clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, FBI Criminal Background Check.
Penn State is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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