Certified Weight Room Attendant

Kawartha Lakes; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Certified Weight Room Attendant to ensure the safety and support of patrons in a dynamic fitness environment. This role involves maintaining equipment, conducting orientations, and providing exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fitness, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to promoting health and wellness in the community!

Qualifications

• Current certification as a Personal Trainer Specialist is required.
• Must have Standard First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of patrons in the weight room.
• Support clientele in using equipment and free weights.

Skills

Personal Trainer Specialist certification

Standard First Aid and CPR

Experience in recreation/fitness industry

Knowledge of weight lifting techniques

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Excellent communication skills

Time-management 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.