Fitness Attendant

Salvation Army Careers • Phoenix, AZ

10d • 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 role works under the supervision of the Lead Fitness Attendant and Fitness Manager at The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Phoenix, Arizona. This is a non-exempt, on-call position.

The attendant maintains the cleanliness and safety of the fitness area, supports members through equipment orientation and fitness assessments, verifies membership, enforces facility rules, answers questions about programs, and reports equipment or facility problems. The position also requires professional interaction with members, children, parents, staff, and volunteers, and assistance during emergencies or accidents.

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 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 an educational and child-development philosophy 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; relate joyfully and sensitively to children of all ages; be sensitive to individual needs; and use appropriate positive discipline consistently.
• Must be dependable, able to handle security and crisis situations calmly, able to seek and consistently use supervision, and maintain a professional approach to problem-solving.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must regularly walk, stand, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and continuously reach with hands and arms.
• Must regularly lift or move up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift 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.
• Computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Supervise members in the fitness and exercise room and assist patrons with equipment to support safe facility use.
• 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 weight-room orientation and instructional sessions to members at various times throughout the day, including instruction for 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 monitor and promote proper equipment use by members and guests.
• Enforce facility regulations and ensure 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.
• Enforce rules pertaining to the fitness and exercise room and facility consistently.
• Work with volunteers professionally.
• Assist with emergencies or accidents and handle disputes with participants and students professionally.
• Maintain a safe working environment and report harmful facility problems to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures and maintain the Kroc Center Code of Ethics.
• Perform other assignments and duties as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed