GA Fitness Center

The University of Saint Mary is conveniently located a short 30 minutes’ drive from Parkville, Shawnee, Basehor and Kansas City, Kansas.  USM offer all full-time employees Medical, Dental, Vision, University Paid Basic Life & AD&D, Short and Long-Term Disability along with a generous Tuition Remission for the employee, spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old.  

THE HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SAINT MARY:

The University of Saint Mary is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, just 25 minutes away from Kansas City. For over 100 years, the University of Saint Mary has helped students find their way to meaningful lives and careers through an education that blends the liberal arts and a focus on critical thinking with the development of key professional skills. USM serves about 1,400 students at its main campus in Leavenworth, its satellite location in Overland Park, as well as online.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Graduate Assistant – Fitness Center is responsible for the oversight and supervision of the USM Fitness Center.   They are responsible for providing a clean, safe and welcoming environment for all users. The GA position will embrace and support the direction and mission of USM and the Athletic Department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Greet all Fitness Center guests
• Monitor all activities within the Fitness Center
• Clean and maintain fitness center equipment
• Ensure fitness center space remains organized and equipment is in its proper place
• Enforce all fitness center policies in a consistent manner
• Provide assistance to all users in a safe and helpful manner on basic use of equipment and interpretation of Fitness Center policies
• Report all maintenance issues to Supervisor
• Respond to emergency situations per Fitness Center protocol
• Immediately notify Supervisor of any accident or emergency situation
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required. 
• Must meet eligibility for USM Graduate Assistantship program which includes acceptance into one of the USM graduate programs. 
• Effective and positive interpersonal skills. 
• Must be able to successfully pass required background screening as appropriate. 
• Affinity with the overall mission of the University of Saint Mary. 
• CPR/AED certified, preferred

TO APPLY:
 Submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for at least three current professional references. 

Saint Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 Questions: email human resources at hr@stmary.edu