Fitness Specialist - Apex Centre (Part-Time)

City of McKinney•Tx 75069, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of fitness specialist is responsible for providing a safe and effective exercise environment for Members and Guests through supervision of exercise equipment utilization and education of the Members and Guests in exercise. Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job. It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation. In 2014, our community was named "The #1 Best Place to Live in America." Although proud of that honor, everyone on our team is committed to making McKinney an even better place to live, work and raise a family. That's why we exist. City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-generated values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.

Requirements

Minimum of one year's experience in the fitness or exercise industry.
Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.
Must be 18 years of age
Must pass a drug screen and background check.

Nice To Haves

College degree in health, fitness or recreation related field preferred.
Certification from national organization such as ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), ACE (American Council on Exercise), NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine), etc. preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide warm welcomes and fond farewells to all Members/Guests with whom you interact.
Provide supervision of the exercise and fitness areas of The Apex Centre, including assisting Members and Guests with their exercise and fitness program.
Connect Members/Guests to other Members/Guests through ongoing contact and promotion of The Apex Centre activities.
Provide exercise floor supervision, including greeting participants by name, exceeding their expectations with service, and inviting them back after they have completed their visit.
Insure that all exercise areas and equipment are in safe and effective working condition, including cleanliness being maintained to The Apex Centre standards.
Conduct oneself at all times in a manner of professionalism that aligns with the values, philosophies and standards of The Apex Centre. This includes wearing The Apex Centre approved uniform and nametag.
Attend all scheduled employee meetings.
Adhere to all of the various written mandatory standards of operation, policies, procedures, manuals, memos, oral instructions, etc.
Arrive to work on time, every day as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.