Weight Room Attendant

City of New Westminster; Surrey; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative city in Metro Vancouver is seeking passionate individuals to join their dynamic fitness program team. This role involves monitoring fitness areas, ensuring safety, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have a Grade 12 education, First Aid certification, and a strong understanding of fitness equipment and programs. The city offers health and wellness benefits, career development opportunities, and a supportive environment for growth. If you are fitness-minded and eager to make a positive impact in your community, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Benefits

Retirement Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Flexible Shifts

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent required.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C certification needed.
• Experience in cleaning and janitorial tasks in a fitness setting.

Responsibilities

• Monitor fitness areas and ensure safe equipment use.
• Respond to incidents, provide first aid, and maintain cleanliness.
• Communicate effectively with the Fitness Supervisory team.

Skills

Customer Service

First Aid and CPR-C

Communication Skills

Fitness Instruction

Knowledge of Exercise Programs

Ability to Assist Individuals with Special Needs

Cleaning and Janitorial Tasks

Physical Fitness

Education

Grade 12 or Equivalent

BCRPA/CFES Weight Training Module

Specialized Fitness Certifications

Tools

MS Office

Xplor Recreation

Job description

Located on the land of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples, New Westminster continues to be a growing and innovative city within Metro Vancouver. Our Parks and Recreation department is seeking motivated, dynamic, and passionate fitness-minded individuals to join our fitness program and services team.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Fitness Supervisory team, you will monitor and support the safe use of equipment in the fitness centre, ensure cleanliness of group fitness, indoor cycling, and fitness centre equipment and spaces, and provide high-quality customer service.

Core Responsibilities

1. Monitor fitness areas to ensure patrons abide by rules and use equipment safely.
2. Respond to incidents and emergencies, provide first aid as needed, and complete appropriate documentation.
3. Maintain cleanliness and safety of the environment, report equipment repairs.
4. Communicate effectively with the Fitness Supervisory team.
5. Complete shift cleaning tasks and documentation.
6. Provide orientations and instructions to patrons on exercise equipment use.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C.
• BCRPA/CFES weight training module or equivalent certification; consideration given to certifications from Canfitpro, CSEP, ACE, ACSM, NSCA.
• Additional specialized fitness certifications are an asset.
• Experience with cleaning and janitorial tasks in a fitness setting.
• Physically fit with the ability to lift weights and perform continuous cleaning tasks.
• Experience in providing training and guidance to patrons.
• Ability to instruct on equipment use, rules, and safety.
• Knowledge of exercise programs, body mechanics, and injury prevention.
• Ability to assist individuals and groups, including those with special needs, and demonstrate exercises.
• Some knowledge of MS Office and Xplor Recreation is an asset.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance on fitness equipment.
• Ability to pass and maintain a Police Information Check, including vulnerable sector screening.

What We Offer

• Health and wellness benefits, including wellness programs.
• Retirement benefits, including a municipal pension plan.
• Career development opportunities, including ongoing learning and leadership programs.
• Availability for day, evening, and weekend shifts.