Southwest Tennessee Community College is a comprehensive, multicultural, public, open—access college. Southwest has four campuses/centers from which it offers over 100 programs and over 20 technical certificate programs.

We foster student success, transform lives, and increase the educational level of a growing community in Shelby County. Southwest is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Title: College Work Study Program (Weight Room Attendant)

Employee Classification: Other

Institution: Southwest Tennessee Community College

Department: Athletics

Campus Location: SWTCC - Multiple Campus Locations

Job Summary

The Weight Room Attendant is a part-time position reporting to a full time staff member in the athletic department reporting to Assistant Athletic Director, Ecenur Yurdakul. The Weight Room Attendant is responsible for assisting with the daily operations of the college weight room, maintaining a safe and clean environment, monitoring equipment usage, and supporting student-athletes and authorized facility users.

Job Duties

• Monitor weight room activities and ensure compliance with facility rules and safety procedures
• Assist in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe weight room environment
• Wipe down and sanitize equipment before and after use
• Inspect equipment and report maintenance or safety concerns
• Assist coaches and staff with setup and breakdown of equipment for workouts
• Track and maintain inventory of weight room supplies and equipment
• Enforce facility policies and promote proper use of fitness equipment
• Provide customer service and assistance to student-athletes and facility users as needed
• Assist with game day and athletic department operations when assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a registered student of Southwest Tennessee Community College.
  
  • Only students who are approved for Federal Work Study are qualified for this position.
    
• Commitment to the required work schedule and time requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good communication, organization, and time management skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  
• Knowledge of basic fitness and weight training principles preferred.
  
• Ability to lift and move equipment as needed.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Candidates who are called for an interview must notify Human Resources in writing at least five (5) days in advance of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

First consideration will be given to current Southwest Tennessee Community College employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the position.

In order to be considered for the position, the following items must be uploaded:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcripts

A summary of our benefits can be found below: 

https://www.southwest.tn.edu/hr/benefits-overview.php

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The TBR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, or national origin, sex, disability, age, status as a protected veteran or any other class protected by Federal or State laws and regulations and by Tennessee Board of Regents policies with respect to employment, programs, and activities. 

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies:  LeVetta Hudson, Vice President of People & Culture, myhr@southwest.tn.edu, 737 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38103, 901-333-5000. See the full non-discrimination policy.