Fitness Attendant

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 23 000 - 29 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center in Chicago is seeking a Fitness Center Attendant to support daily operations and member services in the fitness facility.

Under the Fitness Center Manager, you will help maintain a clean, safe environment, orient members to equipment, verify memberships, and enforce facility rules while supporting volunteers and responding to emergencies as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two+ years of experience with fitness center equipment.
• Must be 18+ years old.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification.
• Experience with computer-based work environment.

Responsabilités

• Assist under the supervision of the Fitness Center Manager.
• Maintain cleanliness of facility including equipment and training areas.
• Offer weight room orientation/instruction to members.
• Verify membership status.
• Ensure proper usage of the facility by patrons.
• Enforce facility rules and safety regulations.
• Provide information about available programs.
• Report equipment issues to the Fitness Center Manager.
• Work with volunteers in a professional manner.
• Assist in emergencies or accidents.
• Handle disputes with participants professionally.
• Maintain a safe working environment and follow policies.
• Recognize and address spiritual needs as appropriate.
• Perform other assignments as directed.

Connaissances

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Flexibility

Mission alignment

Formation

High school diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Current credentials/certificates/licensing (if required)

Outils

Computer-based work environment

Description du poste

Job Description

THE SALVATION ARMY

NORTH AND CENTRAL ILLINOIS DIVISION

Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center

Job Description

POSITION TITLE: Fitness Center Attendant

LOCATION/DEPT: RJKCCC

REPORTS TO: Fitness Center Manager

FLSA CATEGORY: Non-Exempt

PAY GRADE: 201

PAY RANGE: $17.05-$20.70

MISSION

The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center of Chicago exists to express the mission and ministry of The Salvation Army through a safe, enriching and sacred environment where all individuals have access to opportunities to reach their physical, intellectual, social and spiritual potential. The Vision of the Chicago Kroc Center is to impact individuals, families and seniors of the Southside while building community, promoting excellence, motivating wellness, teaching character, and encouraging faith.

OUTCOMES

Under the direction of the Fitness Center Manager, Fitness Center Attendants will provide excellent customer service and encourage safety in the Fitness Center.

Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Will assist and work under the supervision of the Fitness Center Manager.
• Maintain cleanliness of facility by cleaning equipment and training areas, vacuuming and sweeping.
• Offer regular weight room orientation/instructional sessions to the members at various times throughout the day to adequately respond to the novice lifter.
• Verifying membership status.
• Insure the ability to move about fitness area insuring proper usage by patrons.
• Insure the safe use of the facility by enforcement of facility regulations and insuring that authorized patrons use the facility.
• Provide information and answer questions about available programs.
• Report all equipment and fitness area problems to the Fitness Center Manager. Will notify members and staff when machines are out of working order or in need of repair.
• Enforce all rules that pertain to the fitness and exercise room and facility on a constant basis.
• Work with volunteers and work with them on a professional level.
• Assist in any emergencies or accidents.
• Handle disputes with participants and students in a professional manner.
• Maintain a safe working environment; Report all harmful problems with facilities to the proper supervisor.
• Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain the Code of Ethics policy, which has been established for the Kroc Center.
• Recognize the spiritual need of individuals, which may require referral to the pastoral team.
• Perform other assignments/duties as directed.

Education/Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency. Certification or a degree in related field or level of experience preferred.
• Two years or more experience working with fitness center equipment.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have current credentials and/or certificates and /or license, if required.
• Experience with a computer based work environment.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification.

COMPENTENCIES

• Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills.
• Must be able to function effectively with minimal or no supervision.
• An attentive to and work appropriately with culturally and socio-economically diverse client population.
• A positive attitude and the ability to be flexible in light of changing job situations/priorities.
• A strong personal conviction for the mission of The Salvation Army.
• An ability to work with confidential material.
• Successfully complete Safe From Harm training as established by The Salvation Army.
• A willingness to promote the mission of The Salvation Army.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is required to do light to moderate physical work. In order to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, the employee is regularly required to use equipment that is part of athletic and recreational programs. At times this employee is required to lift up to 40 pounds. The work environment for this position includes high levels of noise and flexibility in a constant changing environment.