Kroc Associate

THE SALVATION ARMY•Greenville, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Kroc Associate supports member acquisition and experience in Membership, Recreation, and Fitness. The role helps create a welcoming, helpful, and safe environment where individuals and families can learn, grow, and thrive. The associate oversees daily use of the fitness center and equipment by members, guests, and visitors; helps ensure the fitness area operates safely and professionally; maintains the cleanliness and condition of the facility and equipment; and opens or closes the gym and assists with basic event setup. The position is part-time at the Salvation Army Greenville Kroc Center in Greenville, South Carolina, with a pay rate of $13.00 per hour. The role requires frequent changes between sitting, standing, and walking, as well as physical effort associated with fitness and recreation settings. Employees agree not to undermine The Salvation Army’s religious mission.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
High school diploma or GED.
Ability to meet attendance requirements.
Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
Ability to demonstrate good physical condition and exert effort associated with walking, running, standing, and moderate-to-advanced weightlifting in a fitness center environment, including meeting the demands of gymnasium and athletic field programs.
Ability to lift and carry and/or push or pull moderately heavy materials, supplies, and equipment weighing 25–50 lbs.
Moderate mobility, with duties usually involving frequent changes among sitting, standing, and walking.
Safe From Harm Certification.
Blood Borne Pathogens Certification.
Must have or be able to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification within the first 30 days of employment.
Agreement not to undermine The Salvation Army’s religious mission as an employee.

Nice To Haves

Experience in customer relations and leading fitness and recreational activities is preferred.
Equivalent combinations of training and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities are accepted.

Responsibilities

Warmly greet people throughout the Kroc Center.
Look for opportunities to help members, guests, and colleagues by listening and offering thoughtful solutions.
Offer tours that connect individual or family needs with Kroc Center programs.
Help maintain a clean and organized environment throughout the building.
Uphold Kroc Center policies to maintain a safe, family-friendly environment.
Answer incoming phone calls, address callers’ needs, and provide program information professionally and kindly.
Assist with, or lead when applicable, emergency situations.
Explain Kroc member offerings, including Kroc Starts, equipment orientations, and facility rules.
Sanitize equipment and mop and sweep the fitness room, gymnasium, and studios.
Inspect fitness and weight room equipment daily; ensure routine, preventative, and deferred maintenance is performed; report needed repairs; and perform minor and routine equipment maintenance.
Open and close the facility and assist with setup for events and group fitness classes as needed.
Maintain a professional appearance in accordance with Salvation Army standards and the Kroc Center dress code.
Alert leadership when materials, such as copy paper or program guides, have been depleted.