Weight Room Student Supervisor

Company Description

Augsburg University is committed to helping our student explore their vocation. As a University with a calling, we welcome the unique gifts that each of our employees brings to our collective work, and we are committed to supporting our students as they seek to match those gifts with the needs of the University and our larger community.

Student employment with Augsburg is more than a job - it is an opportunity for Augsburg students to gain meaningful work experience in a supportive setting that promotes professional growth, personal accountability, teamwork and collaboration and quality work that lives up to our mission of educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.

Job Description

The Weight Room Student Supervisor is responsible for the daily oversight of the weight room
and fitness facility, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all patrons. This role
involves monitoring equipment use, enforcing facility policies, responding to emergencies, and
providing basic guidance to patrons on safe workout practices.

Key Responsibilities

- Open and/or close the weight room according to posted hours, including equipment
- setup and shutdown procedures
- Monitor patron activity to ensure safe and proper use of free weights, machines, and cardio equipment
- Check IDs and verify eligibility for facility access per university policy
- Enforce facility rules and policies
- Perform regular walkthroughs of the space to identify safety hazards, malfunctioning equipment, or maintenance needs
- Wipe down and organize equipment throughout shifts; oversee general cleanliness of the facility
- Respond promptly and appropriately to injuries, accidents, or emergencies, including administering first aid/CPR when certified and contacting emergency services as needed
- Provide basic guidance to patrons on equipment usage and proper form upon request
- Report equipment damage, safety concerns, or policy violations to full-time staff
- Maintain accurate records (e.g., incident reports, attendance logs, equipment checklists)
- Assist with special events, facility reservations, or program support as needed

Compensation and Benefits

- Rate of Pay: $16.45/hour
- Minnesota Sick and Safe Time
- Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave
- Not eligible for health insurance benefits

Qualifications

Required:

- Currently enrolled as a student at the university 
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to stand, walk, and move throughout the facility for the duration of shifts
- Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently
- Comfortable enforcing rules and addressing policy violations professionally
- Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within a specified
- timeframe)

Work Schedule:

- Shifts vary based on facility hours and staffing needs, including early mornings, evenings, and
- weekends. Typical commitment: 15-20 hours per week.
- Monday-Thursday: 6pm-9:00pm
- Friday: 5:00-8:00pm

Additional Information

All student applicants must attach the following for consideration:

- Resume
- Cover Letter (optional)

Augsburg University is an Equal Opportunity employer.  We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact the Human Resources department by phone at  612.330.1058 or email at [email protected].  Human Resources is located at 20 Memorial Hall.