Customer Service Representative (Motivator) - Sackville Downsview Plaza

GoodLife Fitness; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 15,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Career advancement opportunities

Competitive Total Rewards Package

FREE Fitness membership

Fun and energetic atmosphere

Job summary

GoodLife Fitness is seeking a Customer Service Representative (Motivator) to welcome Members, manage check-ins, and assist with inquiries. You will support club operations, resolve member questions, and promote memberships and services.

The role emphasizes strong communication, customer focus, and a friendly, energetic presence in a busy fitness club environment across Canada.

Qualifications

• CPR-A & AED certifications or ability to obtain within 3 months.
• Smart Tan certification within 3 months of employment.
• Excellent customer service and sales abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet Members and guests; check in and direct them as needed.
• Answer incoming calls promptly and book appointments.
• Assist Members on the floor; explain services and memberships.
• Refer questions to staff; resolve issues with courtesy and tact.
• Provide FitFix Starter sessions to new and current Members.
• Maintain cleanliness and perform club runs and tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal Savvy

Customer Focus

Team Contribution

Approachability

Fitness Industry Knowledge

Communication Skills

Computer Proficiency

Previous Customer Service Experience

CPR-A Certification

AED Certification

Tools

Smart Tan Certification

Job description

Customer Service Representative (Motivator)

Who is a Customer Service Representative (Motivator)? The Motivator role is critical to the success of our GoodLife Fitness Clubs. A Motivator is typically the first Associate a Member or Potential Member interacts with upon arrival to the Club. The Motivator is responsible for creating a welcoming, clean and safe environment to help Members achieve their fitness goals. The role involves being a front desk expert and is pivotal in assisting and supporting Members and Potential Members, to ensure their experience with us is always positive and engaging.

Responsibilities

• Be Pleasant and Present with every greeting and interaction.
• Greet Members as they come into the Club and check them in for their workout.
• Greet Potential Members that have appointments or that come into the Club as walk-ins and direct them accordingly.
• Properly and efficiently handle incoming calls from Members and Potential Members. This includes answering the phone within three rings and taking messages or booking appointments.
• Assist Members on the floor with questions about the FitFix and Cardio machines.
• Possess in-depth knowledge regarding Memberships and all Club services and amenities and able to sell these products when opportunities arise.
• Assist Members through possessing an in-depth knowledge of all our systems to be able to efficiently answer Member questions, resolve Member issues or concerns, make updates to Member information, sell memberships, services, products and amenities, etc.
• Handle comments, suggestions and concerns in a courteous and professional manner.
• Provide Fit-Fix Starter sessions for new and current Members.
• Complete Club runs and cleaning tasks as required to maintain cleanliness standards.
• Complete any other tasks required to provide an exceptional experience for Members and guests.
• Complete any required Learning and attend all monthly meetings.

Qualifications and Skills

• CPR-A & AED Certification
• Must be Smart Tan certified within 3 months of employment
• Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people ‘up, down, sideways’, inside and outside of the organization. Builds appropriate rapport. Builds constructive and effective relationships. Uses diplomacy and tact. Can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably.
• Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services. Acts with customers in mind. Establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Team Contribution: Always helpful to the rest of the team/other teams. Among the first to volunteer to help others succeed. A model of sharing, caring, and cooperation.
• Approachability: Is easy to approach and talk to, can be warm, pleasant and gracious. Spends the extra effort to put others at ease. Is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others. Builds rapport well and is a good listener.
• Knowledge of the fitness industry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Superior customer service skills; ability to fully understand and embrace company culture
• Proficiency in the use of computers
• Previous customer service and sales experience an asset

Benefits

• Ongoing training and development to ensure a long and successful career path
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive Total Rewards Package
• FREE Fitness membership
• Fun and energetic atmosphere to come to every day!

Compensation

It is expected that the selected candidate will start at a base wage of $18.00. This position is eligible for commissions in addition to the base wage. The expected annual range of total compensation is $14,600 - $16,400 determined by the expected total number of scheduled hours per year, performance, time in the position and variable compensation earned.

Diversity and Inclusion

At GoodLife Fitness, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and members feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers and communities in which we live and serve. We are committed to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a manner that respects their dignity and that is equitable. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Why Join Us

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