Thank you for considering a career with the Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY). The team at RFCUNY is made up of dedicated, talented professionals committed to providing the services that allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries. We are pleased that you are interested in exploring opportunities to join RFCUNY. Primary Location: QUEENS COLLEGE Bargaining Unit: No Queens College is seeking responsible and customer-focused individuals to serve as Fitness Center Attendants within the Department of Athletics and Recreation. This position plays an essential role in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and well-managed fitness environment for students, faculty, staff, and authorized guests. This position requires a strong sense of accountability, attention to detail, and the ability to respond calmly and effectively to unexpected situations. The Facility Coordinator represents the department during all assigned shifts and is expected to provide professional and courteous service at all times. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The Fitness Center Attendant will oversee daily operations at the recreation fitness center, including managing check-ins and verifying the eligibility of all patrons entering the facility. This role requires maintaining accurate attendance records, enforcing facility policies and procedures, and ensuring that all participants adhere to safety guidelines. The Attendant will provide general assistance to gym users, answer questions regarding equipment use and facility rules, and maintain a professional presence throughout each shift. In addition to front desk responsibilities, the Fitness Center Attendant will monitor the fitness floor to ensure equipment is being used safely and appropriately. The Attendant will routinely inspect equipment and promptly report any malfunctions, maintenance concerns, or safety hazards to supervisors. Maintaining a clean and organized environment, including light cleaning and re-racking of weights, is an important component of this role. This position will also oversee free hour intramural activities, ensuring games and open recreation periods operate smoothly and safely. The Attendant will monitor participation, enforce recreation policies, address minor disputes professionally, and escalate concerns when necessary. Other duties as assigned. Strong communication skills and the ability to remain attentive in an active environment are essential. The ideal candidate is dependable, approachable, and able to work independently while maintaining high levels of awareness. This role requires the ability to stand for extended periods, maintain active supervision of the fitness space, and respond quickly in emergency situations. The Fitness Center Attendant represents the department and is expected to provide a positive and professional experience for all facility users. Core Competencies / Qualifications High School Diploma, 1 year of college experience Pay Range: Minimum - Maximum: $18 an hour RFCUNY Benefits RFCUNY Employee Benefits and Accruals Equal Employment Opportunity Statement The Research Foundation of the City University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Americans with Disabilities Act/E-Verify Employer. It is the policy of the Research Foundation of CUNY to provide equal employment opportunities free of discrimination based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record, criminal conviction history, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges. RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.

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