Fitness Center Attendant

Job Knowledge, Core Competencies and Expectations

• Develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions; skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards.
• Ability to clean and maintain the fitness center to required cleanliness standards.
• Knowledge of and ability to perform required role in emergency situations.

Job Summary (Essential Functions)

• Ensures that the Fitness Center is an inviting place that is well-stocked, clean, and organized for members’ enjoyment as well as the overall operation of the facility.

Reports to: Director of Fitness; Assistant Director of Fitness

Supervises: No supervisory duties are included in this position.

Classification: Part-Time (need to be able to work weekends)

Job Tasks/Duties

• Cleans the fitness center area and wipes down fitness equipment at least once daily or as often as needed.
• Greets users of the fitness center; has them sign in; answers telephones and maintain files of program cards, testing and other information.
• Records member information for seminars and presentations.
• Attends all training sessions and regular staff meetings; researches assigned projects and topics; provides continuing education services to other staff members.
• Keeps facility neat and clean.
• Cleans bathrooms when immediate attention is required.
• Monitors attendance and bills attendees.
• Sets-up and monitors exercise equipment.
• Promotes private lessons and massage/spa services.
• Assists with special events in other club departments when necessary.
• Completes other appropriate assignments made by the Director of Fitness and Assistant Director of Fitness.

Licenses and Special Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• CPR, AED and First Aid certification preferred or will obtain within 90 days of employment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Able to meet and perform the physical requirements and to work effectively in an environment, which is typical of this position.
• Frequent lifting, bending, climbing, stooping and pulling.
• Frequent repetitive motions (e.g., cleaning equipment).
• Continuous standing and walking.
• The environment of the fitness center is warm and humid.
• Able to lift, pull or push 30 pounds.

Education and/or Experience

• Some High School required.