Certified Weight Room Attendant

Canfitpro; Kawartha Lakes; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal recreation organization in Kawartha Lakes seeks a Certified Weight Room Attendant to ensure the safety of patrons and support clients with equipment use. Responsibilities include cleaning, equipment inspections, and delivering orientations. Applicants should have current personal training certification, first aid, and interpersonal skills. This role offers part-time hours with an emphasis on customer service and safety.

Qualifications

• Ensures safety of all patrons attending the weight room.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Supports clientele in the proper use of equipment.
• Cleans the weight room equipment and facility.
• Maintains daily attendant logs.

Skills

Personal Trainer Specialist current certification

Current Standard First Aid and CPR

Previous experience in recreation and/or fitness industry

Knowledge of proper weight lifting techniques

Self-motivated

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title Certified Weight Room Attendant

Wage $24.33- $26.31 hourly (2025)

Reports To Supervisor, Lindsay Recreation Complex

Department Community Services

Location Lindsay Recreation Complex

Hours Normal Working Hours up to 24 hours per week, includes days, evenings and weekends

Other General office environment. Some travel throughout the City of Kawartha Lakes may be necessary in accordance with job requirements.

Job Description

• Ensures the safety of all patrons attending the weight room
• Supports clientele in the proper use of equipment and free weights
• Secures equipment and completes regular inspections
• Cleans the weight room equipment and facility
• Greets customers and explains division health and wellness programs and personal training services
• Delivers weight room orientations for new and potential users
• Maintains daily attendant logs
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

• Personal Trainer Specialist current certification
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR
• Previous experience in recreation and/or fitness industry
• Knowledge and experience with proper weight lifting techniques
• Self-motivated with a demonstrated ability to function independently and in teamwork situations
• Excellent leadership, administration and interpersonal skills with a proven focus on customer service, complemented by superb organization, team building and multi-tasking skills
• Excellent communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy
• Demonstrated professional and ethical responsibility to protect privacy, use confidential information appropriately, treat sensitive situations with appropriate degree of tact and discretion
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to demonstrate initiative consistently with commitment to quality improvement, sharing process improvement initiatives with management
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office to create documents, schedules and conduct data searches, the internet, and any other related program software
• Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search will be required

Applicants must be prepared for skill testing.

The City of Kawartha Lakes is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and supportive workplace. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are dedicated to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know of any accommodations you may require. We will work with you to ensure your needs are met throughout the recruitment and selection process.

Interested applicants are encouraged to apply through the Careers page on our website by Aug 24, 2025