Job Description:
POSITION: P.O.W.E.R. Testing Assistant
STATUS: Part time / Seasonal / No SURS (5-15 hours per week)
DEPARTMENT: Fitness Center
DIVISION: Academic Affairs
CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt
UNION: Non-union
REPORTS TO: Fitness Center Specialist
PLACEMENT: Temporary/Seasonal
HIRING RANGE: $25.00 hourly
Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience. JJC offers regular full-time positions a variety of fringe benefits including retirement benefits, holidays, personal time, and other discounts/reimbursement for classes
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.

POSITION SUMMARY

Evaluates the fitness ability of those seeking the POWER testing. Assists Fitness Center Specialist with the scheduling, planning and running of POWER tests. Ensures the overall quality of the POWER program by ensuring participants adhere to and understand the established rules and assessment criteria of the POWER test. Ability to work a flexible schedule is expected.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Must meet the requirements of one of the three following conditions.

• Six (6) months experience in a fitness center or a field directly related to POWER testing with a minimum of 60 hours of experience in assisting in POWER testing.
• Qualified personal trainer.
• Police officer with work experience in fitness assessment.

1. Must be AED/CPR certified (within 30 days of hire).
2. Ability to prioritize assignments and work in a very busy, loud, fun environment; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
3. Strong personal computer skills.
4. Ability to maintain confidentiality.
5. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule.
6. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other members of the college and community, displaying cultural competence as well as emotional intelligence.
7. Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of respect and inclusion, sustainability, integrity, collaboration, humor and well-being, innovation and quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. English and Spanish verbal and written communication proficiency.
2. Demonstrated multicultural competence.

1. Evaluate possible candidates for the police departments through the administration of the Police Officers Wellness Evaluation Report (POWER) and provide the necessary documentation.
2. Evaluate candidates for the Correctional Agility Test (CAT) for correctional officers and provide necessary documentation.
3. Evaluate candidates for the Physical Abilities Test (PAT) for community members and provide necessary documentation.
4. Develop and maintain an understanding of physical abilities involved in testing (strength, flexibility, endurance, etc.).
5. Assess individual’s physical limitations that may impact testing and consult with the candidate regarding potential restrictions or accommodations.
6. Perform daily testing setup and dismantle for scheduled tests.
7. Provide first aid when necessary.
8. Take pictures of candidates and process / print POWER cards.
9. Perform related duties as assigned.