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Kishwaukee College
Wellness Center Assistant
Career Insights for Recreation / Activities Worker
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A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.
$31,744 / year median in Illinois
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Job Summary Wellness Center Assistant supports Director Student Involvement in overseeing Wellness Center equipment and usage by athletics teams as well as assisting Instruction with tracking PE140 and PE141 courses. The Assistant will coordinate with Director Student Involvement on overall supervision of students, student-athletes as well as faculty and staff utilizing the Wellness Center from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Mondays through Thursdays in Fall 16-week semester and Spring 16-week semester. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, planning, leadership skills, attention to detail, flexibility, initiative and sound judgment. A positive role model for those working out in Wellness Center. Ability to demonstrate the Kishwaukee College Athletics core values of accountability, respect, sportsmanship, academic and athletic excellence. Required Qualifications Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a college or high school coach working with proper wellness center techniques, or a current personal training certification with related fitness instruction experience. Preferred Qualifications Certified or willing to become CPR/AED/First Aid Certified. Recent Experience with overseeing wellness center activities as supervisor or supervising athletes in wellness center setting. Physical Demands Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials up to 25 pounds with proper equipment; reasonable accommodations available. Light physical activity required; must be able to work in an office setting, use standard office equipment, and communicate effectively in various formats. Primarily daytime hours with some evening and weekends to support College events and initiatives. EOE Statement Kishwaukee College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and any reasonable and timely accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act will be made upon documented request by the employee. Position Status Part Time Hours per Week 12 Weeks per Year 32 Budgeted Hours per Year 384 Temporary Position - Begin Date Temporary Positions - End Date Type of Position PT Non-Benefited Hiring Salary Range Requested $17.50 per hour Support Staff Pay Band (if applicable) Support Staff Pay Range (if applicable Posting Detail Information Posting Number S417P Number of Vacancies 1 Job Open Date 09/04/2026 Job Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary Advertising Summary Internal Posting for Position, College Website Illustrative Examples of Essential Functions Job Duty Name Description of Job Duty Provide support to Wellness Center patrons on appropriate fitness activities in a safe and healthy manner. Will coordinate with Director Student Involvement on equipment conditions regularly. Provide annual update on possible wellness equipment needs. Communicate with