Fitness Consultant

Purdue University West Lafayette Fitness Consultant Category:

Business, Management and Administration Structure:

In Person Location:

West Lafayette Application Due Date:

Aug. 5, 2026

Starts:

Aug. 17, 2026

Type:

Standard Internship $ Paid $10.00/hr Part Time Description The primary role of the Fitness Consulta nt p osition is to provide proactive customer service on the fitness floor. Duties include assisting patrons with appropriate usage of strength and cardiovascular equipment, providing equipment orientations, assisting patrons with spotting, and providing oversight in the fitness neighborhoods . The goal of this position is to give students valuable real-world experience in a fitness environment. Th is position should work 4-10 hours per week during the current semester. Those hours may be worked in any combination , at the discretion of the direct supervisor . The Fitness Consultant posit ion must be reliable, organized, responsible, and flexible. They must also be ambitious, detail-oriented, creative , and driven . Responsibilities Provide proactive customer service on the fitness floor to ensure a positive member experience Assist patrons with proper use of strength and cardiovascular equipment, including leading equipment orientations Support safe exercise practices through spotting and guidance Monitor fitness areas to maintain safety, organization, and adherence to facility policies Maintain cleanliness and perform routine upkeep of equipment and supplies Adhere to all safety and risk management procedures, including emergency response protocols Demonstrate reliability, organization, and accountability for scheduled shifts Exhibit professionalism, confidentiality, and effective communication with patrons and staff Maintain flexibility and a strong work ethic in a dynamic environment Participate in staff meetings and contribute to team and departmental initiative Represent the department by providing feedback and engaging in continuous improvement efforts

Transferable Skill Development:

Students employed in this role will develop and demonstrate a number of transferable skills essential for future employment success and be reviewed on these skills in their performance evaluation. Communication (Verbal, Written, Non-Verbal, Listen & Observe, Summarize & Distill Information) ​ ​ Demonstrate professional verbal communication in all interactions ​ Demonstrate enthusiasm ; engage and connect with customers to promote excellent customer experience ​ Verbally communicates to staff on situations that may arise due to problems ​ Written communication to complete accurate food usage records and food temperatures according to established procedures ​ ​ Ways of Thinking (Systems Thinking & Planning, Reflective & Analytical Reasoning, Idea Generation, Decision Making, Problem Solving, Ethics) ​ ​ Utilize policies and knowledge to proactively make decisions and solve problems for area assigned ​ Develop new or novel ideas through critical thinking and creative processes that address issues and/or lead to change ​ Understand standards and expectations for personal and professional ethical behavior ​ Demonstrate knowledge of the position and operation > Collaboration (Organization Behavior & Teamwork, Appropriate & Productive Relationships, Helping Others & Working Together, Cultural Intelligence & Inclusion, Service & Social Responsibility) ​ ​ Working together with co-workers and demonstrate flexibility in a fast-paced, team atmosphere ​ Establish productive relationships with customers and staff ​ Acknowledge and support customers and staff with unique needs and differing backgrounds > ​ Work independently to complete responsibilities ​ Proactively and willingly acquires new skills, tasks, procedures and projects ​ Provide support to fellow team members ​ ​ Self-Awareness (Self-Understanding, Continuous Learning, Initiative & Follow-Through, Personal Responsibility, Resiliency) ​ Demonstrate time management skills and attention to detail ​ Demonstrate initiative ; Understand and respond to the various needs of customers and staff ​ Maintain positive attitude and enthusiasm in times of ambiguity and peak time of demand ​ Complete work independently in an efficient time manner ​ Demonstrate dependability and responsibility within operation ​ Demonstrate punctuality by always being on time to each shift Qualifications Must be able to lift and carry 45lbs for short distances

Contact Information Email Address:

tarnold5@purdue.edu

Phone Number:

7654966498 Login to Apply