Fitness Attendant

City of Muskogee•Muskogee, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fitness Attendant assists members and guests of the Muskogee Swim & Fitness Center with proper equipment use and related facility duties. The role supports recreation staff with facility and equipment scheduling, supervision, upkeep, and opening or closing operations. It monitors the fitness center for safe exercise practices, instructs patrons on equipment use, supports memberships and program enrollment, provides front-desk and point-of-sale service, and maintains facility records and receipts. The position also performs cleaning and equipment-maintenance tasks, conducts facility tours, communicates recreation programs and procedures, and carries out other assigned work. The Fitness Attendant reports directly to the Fitness Coordinator and has no direct reports or supervisory responsibilities. The position is safety sensitive and is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Six months of related experience.
Working knowledge of fitness systems and proper techniques used in a recreation and fitness facility.
Ability to effectively deal with customers and the public.
Ability to enforce operating policies and procedures effectively and courteously.
Ability to establish and maintain courteous and effective working relationships with coworkers and center patrons.
Ability to repair non-working fitness equipment.
Ability to keep simple records.
Valid Oklahoma Class D driver’s license.
CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as scheduled.
Must submit to drug screening and a fitness-to-work physical exam.
Physical ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, handle or feel objects, and reach with arms and hands; occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch; and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Vision, speech, and hearing sufficient to perform essential tasks.

Nice To Haves

College-level training in Recreation, Health Promotion, Sports Management, or another fitness-related area; preference is given to candidates with this training.

Responsibilities

Assist recreation personnel with scheduling, supervision, and upkeep of recreation facilities and equipment, including opening or closing the facility.
Answer, screen, and forward telephone calls and provide information as needed.
Monitor the fitness center to maintain a safe exercise atmosphere and instruct patrons in proper use of facility equipment.
Receive phone calls and visitors and arrange meetings, appointments, and schedules.
Use knowledge of facility programs, membership information, and sales operations to enroll and renew memberships and participation in special programs and classes.
Address customer needs, provide front-desk point-of-sale service, and enter membership data.
Interpret recreation programs and department procedures for groups and individuals.
Clean and maintain fitness and weight-room equipment and perform light cleaning of the office and surrounding areas.
Operate office equipment, including fax machines, copiers, and phone systems, and use computers for spreadsheets, word processing, database management, and other applications.
Sweep and mop tile and rubber floors and launder towels used to wipe down equipment.
Report equipment maintenance needs and assist with assembling and disassembling recreational equipment.
Conduct tours of the facility.
Receive, report, and deposit daily receipts.
Report to work regularly and punctually and perform other work as necessary or assigned.