Fitness Attendant - Part-Time

Thunder Bay; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A municipal government in Ontario seeks a part-time employee to oversee the weight room. Responsibilities include ensuring safe equipment usage, conducting orientations, and maintaining records. Candidates should possess knowledge of weight training and complete a relevant course. This role is ideal for individuals seeking flexible work hours while promoting fitness and safety within the community.

Qualifications

• Must possess an academic and practical knowledge of weight training.
• Preferred candidate will have gone through a recognized course on weight training.

Responsibilities

• Develop awareness of safe usage of the weight room.
• Provide basic instruction on equipment and safety.
• Conduct orientations for users.

Skills

Knowledge of weight training

Instruction skills

Education

Course on weight training

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Program Supervisor Adult Fitness, Wellness & Inclusion Services, is responsible for the proper guidance and direction of the weight room and multi-training areas.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops an awareness of safe and proper usage of the weight room and multi-training areas.
• Provides basic instruction on use of equipment, training principles and safety.
• Ensures that rules and regulations pertaining to user safety and cleanliness are adhered to by patrons.
• Conducts weight room and multi-training room orientations and facility tours.
• Reports on equipment maintenance, inventory and keeps appropriate records of statistics.
• Communicates participant requests, suggestions, and complaints to Supervisor.
• Performs daily schedule as outlined.
• Attends general staff meetings and training sessions.
• Patrols multi-training areas, track, weight room, courts and the fitness program room and provides general supervision.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

• Must possess an academic and practical knowledge of weight training
• Preferred candidate will have gone through a recognized course on weight training

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Must undergo a successful Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC)
• Must obtain Standard First Aid CPR-C within three months of employment
• Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Must obtain WHMIS training

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Part-time (not to exceed 24 hours per week)
• Irregular hours (Monday to Sunday)

General Information

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups, women and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE: It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression. Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics. Do not include:

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources Division should you be the successful applicant. If a Criminal Record Check is required, it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant. Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: [phone]

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