Cardio/Weight Room Attendant (Part-time)

City of Ottawa; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Ottawa seeks part-time staff for its Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services department. Staff will oversee community fitness facilities, ensuring customers have a positive experience while utilizing the services offered. Ideal candidates will possess relevant certifications, customer service skills, and experience working in a recreational environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in a recreational facility environment.
• Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certifications required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of fitness programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist customers in using cardio and weight room facilities.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Deliver positive customer experiences.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Decision-making

Education

Completion of Grade 10

Tools

Fitness equipment knowledge

Cash handling

Job description

Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.

Service: Community Rec, Culture & Sport Services

Employment Type: Multiple Part-time Permanent positions - Up to 24 hours/week

Salary Information: $17.200 - $18.205 per hour (2024 rates of pay)

Location: Various Locations

Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services

Application Close: 08/06/2025

JOB SUMMARY

The Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services department is responsible for building a healthy, inclusive and vibrant City, as well as ensuring that communities, residents and visitors have access to the recreation and cultural places, programs, events and services that allow them to experience all the benefits the City has to offer, and overseeing Buildings and Facilities Management for improved service delivery integration, ensuring the best possible client experience in City facilities.

You are responsible for overseeing and assisting customers with the use of a City of Ottawa cardio or weight room facility or site.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Completion of Grade 10

Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the public and providing service to customers in a recreational facility environment

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates

AODA Customer Service/IASR Training

KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the Department’s facilities, programmes and policies
• Demonstrated knowledge of fitness programs and the use of fitness equipment
• Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
• Asset:
  • Knowledge of corporate computer software is an asset.
  • Base knowledge of safe exercise practices, including the use of equipment.
  • Cash handling training provided by the City of Ottawa.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated effective decision-making and judgement.
• Ability to work effectively in both a team setting and independently with minimum supervision.
• Positive and effective communication and customer service skills.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Ability to relate positively and effectively with a wide diversity of people.
• Displays initiative, reliability and flexibility.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Language Requirement:Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
• Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.

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