Fitness Attendant

The Salvation Army Southern California • Phoenix, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fitness Attendant supervises members in the fitness and exercise room to promote safe facility use and assist patrons with equipment. The position is located at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Phoenix, Arizona, and is classified as non-exempt and on-call. The attendant works under the supervision of the Lead Fitness Attendant and Fitness Manager, maintains the fitness area, provides member orientations and assessments, enforces facility rules, and responds to issues and emergencies.

The role requires the ability to work well with people, including children, parents, staff, volunteers, members, and guests. The employee must be in good physical and mental health and capable of meeting the demands of gymnasium and athletic field programs. Physical duties include continuous walking, standing, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching, as well as lifting and moving items. Reasonable accommodation may be requested for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have knowledge of exercise equipment and at least one year of experience in a public exercise facility.
• Must be able to explain the form and function of each piece of equipment and demonstrate its proper use.
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Must be able to work and relate well with people.
• Must have or be able to obtain CPR/First Aid certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• Must meet health and safety regulations defined by the Health Department and The Salvation Army.
• Must be in good physical and mental health and capable of meeting the demands of gymnasium and athletic field programs.
• Must have a philosophy of education and child development consistent with the Kroc Center and The Salvation Army.
• Must be able to work with children, parents, and staff in leadership, counseling, and educational capacities.
• Must be able to relate joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages and be sensitive to their individual needs.
• Must be able to use appropriate positive discipline consistently.
• Must be dependable, handle security and crisis situations calmly, seek supervision and use it consistently, and maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem-solving.
• Must be able to perform essential job duties with or without accommodation.
• Must be able to walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach with hands and arms on a continuous basis.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Must have close, distance, and color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to operate a telephone and desktop or laptop computer, access and produce information from a computer, and understand written information.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework from an NCCA-accredited fitness organization such as ACSM, ACE, NSCA, or NASM, or coursework in exercise science, health/wellness, fitness, recreation, or a related field is preferred.
• Computer knowledge is helpful but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist and work under the supervision of the Lead Fitness Attendant and Fitness Manager.
• Maintain facility cleanliness by cleaning equipment and training areas, vacuuming, and sweeping.
• Offer regular weight room orientation and instructional sessions for members at various times throughout the day, including novice lifters.
• Provide fitness assessments using the KROC Fit 45 ActivTrax system.
• Verify membership status through the CCMS system.
• Move about the fitness area to ensure proper equipment use by members and guests.
• Promote safe facility use by enforcing facility regulations and ensuring that only authorized patrons use the facility.
• Provide information and answer questions about available programs.
• Report equipment and fitness-area problems to the Fitness Manager, and notify members and staff when machines are out of order or need repair.
• Consistently enforce rules pertaining to the fitness and exercise room and facility.
• Work with volunteers professionally.
• Assist in emergencies or accidents.
• Handle disputes with participants and students professionally.
• Maintain a safe working environment and report facility hazards to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain the Kroc Center Code of Ethics policy.
• Recognize individuals’ spiritual needs and refer them, when appropriate, to the officer/pastor, an ordained minister of religion.
• Perform other assignments and duties as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed