What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitness Center Specialist position at Cecil College?
About Us
Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents, Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The College’s fifth president, Dr. Mary Way Bolt, reports directly to the Board of Trustees.
Cecil College is centrally located in Maryland’s most northeastern county, just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore, as well as from Wilmington, Delaware.
With a diverse student population, Cecil College enrolls approximately 2,500 credit students and 3,400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees, certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.
Through its open admissions policy, Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status.
Employees of Cecil College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.
Job Summary
Assist the Fitness Director with the daily operations of the Fitness Center (FC)
Essential Job Functions
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
Ability to lift and move up to a maximum of 50 lbs. The physical activity of this position includes, but is not limited to: climbing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting and sitting.
Work Environment
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving.
This position supports information technology at Cecil College’s main campus in North East, MD, and the additional location in Elkton, MD and all additional instructional sites. Travel between these locations is required.
General Benefits
Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits, including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.
Hourly rate for this position is $15.00/hr.
Posted on 5/5/2026.
Based upon the budgeted hours of a position, contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.
Founded in 1968 to meet the post-secondary and continuing education needs of Cecil County residents, Cecil College has been serving the community and shaping its future for more than 50 years. The College is governed by a Board of Trustees appointed by the governor. The College’s fifth president, Dr. Mary Way Bolt, reports directly to the Board of Trustees.
Cecil College is centrally located in Maryland’s most northeastern county, just one half mile from Interstate 95. It is easily accessible from Philadelphia and Baltimore, as well as from Wilmington, Delaware.
With a diverse student population, Cecil College enrolls approximately 2,500 credit students and 3,400 non-credit students. Cecil offers associate degrees, certificate programs and non-credit classes. Cecil offers a variety of associate degree and certificate programs.
Through its open admissions policy, Cecil College provides learning opportunities for all who have the desire and ability to benefit from its courses and programs, regardless of age, gender, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status.
Employees of Cecil College, including instructors for online and virtual courses, must be residents of Maryland or the contiguous states of Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, or the District of Columbia.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships.
Job Summary
Assist the Fitness Director with the daily operations of the Fitness Center (FC)
Essential Job Functions
- Enforcing policies and procedures; executing the Center’s risk management plan
- Monitoring the Center
- Filing and maintaining user information; opening and closing the facility
- Cleaning and daily maintenance of equipment.
- FC specialist will also be responsible to provide individual and group guidance with regard to FC orientations and equipment use.
- Collaborate with FC team to create a clean, welcoming environment for all patrons.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule year-round.
High School diploma or equivalent required.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities
- Must have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
- Current CPR/AED certification preferred. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications
- Excellent customer service and organizational skills required
- Due to the need of interaction with students, employees and college community, this position requires in person presence.
- Ability to cover other shifts as needed. Other duties as assigned.
- Schedule will vary by semester.
Ability to lift and move up to a maximum of 50 lbs. The physical activity of this position includes, but is not limited to: climbing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, pulling, lifting, grasping, twisting and sitting.
Work Environment
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of such places as office or meeting and training rooms, e.g., use of safe work place practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire and building safety regulations, and traffic signals when driving.
This position supports information technology at Cecil College’s main campus in North East, MD, and the additional location in Elkton, MD and all additional instructional sites. Travel between these locations is required.
General Benefits
Cecil College offers part-time employees a wide range of benefits, including accrual of sick and safe leave (1 hour of sick and safe leave accrued for every 30 hours worked); opportunity to open a voluntary retirement account with TIAA or Fidelity; employee paid short term disability based on eligibility guidelines; access to the Fitness Center and library and tuition waiver based on eligibility guidelines.
Hourly rate for this position is $15.00/hr.
Posted on 5/5/2026.
Based upon the budgeted hours of a position, contribution to the Maryland State Retirement Pension System may be required.
- We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all hiring and employment practices. Cecil College will not discriminate against any individual by reason of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic status, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
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