Fitness Attendant

V3 Sports; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)

Retirement plan with 4% employer match

Discounted tuition for educational programs

Job summary

V3 Sports in Minneapolis seeks a Fitness Attendant to foster a welcoming and motivating fitness environment. This role engages with members, assists with equipment use, and promotes fitness programs.

The ideal candidate has experience in fitness, excellent customer service skills, and a passion for health. A casual schedule offers flexibility based on availability, with a pay of $16.50 per hour and additional benefits including retirement plans and educational discounts.

Qualifications

• At least six months of work experience as a fitness professional.
• Ability to maintain CPR, First Aid, AED certifications.
• Knowledge of fitness exercises and equipment use.

Responsibilities

• Provide member engagement and customer service.
• Greet and acknowledge every member upon entering.
• Monitor safe and proper equipment usage.
• Conduct new member fitness orientations.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and training areas.

Skills

Fitness professional experience

Customer service skills

Knowledge of diverse groups

Strong communication skills

Job description

V3 Sports is a nonprofit located in vibrant North Minneapolis, focused on elevating our community through wellness, fitness, and education! Thanks to our amazing partners, donors, and incredible community members, we have been making waves in Minneapolis, serving over a thousand families since 2007.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Founded as a non‑profit in 2007, the mission of V3 Sports is to elevate our community through wellness, fitness and education. In 2024, V3 Sports opened Phase One of the V3 Center, a 40,000‑square‑foot health and wellness center that will grow to be a North Minneapolis community asset and a regional destination. The focus of Phase One is to provide a place for Northside residents of all ages to access water, state‑of‑the‑art fitness equipment, physical rehabilitation and enjoy healthy and delicious food offerings.

Phase Two, which V3 Sports is actively fundraising for, will be a regional destination for sporting events, career fairs, community events, and other drivers of economic stability. At the V3 Center, Northside young people and families will access programming that supports their career and economic aspirations and builds the skills they need to make their dreams reality.

Wages and Benefits

$16.50 per hour

• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
• Retirement plan with a 4% employer match & immediate vesting

Because V3 Sports is a member with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) who partners with St. Mary’s University, V3 employees and their spouses are also eligible for the following benefits at St. Mary’s University:

• Discounted tuition for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate programs
• Access to advancement (internships, job placement, field practice)

Schedule

This is a casual position with weekly hours that fluctuate based on candidate’s availability and V3’s program offerings.

Join V3 Sports as a Fitness Attendant to provide safe, clean, and high‑energy training environment while delivering exceptional member engagement and customer service. This role ensures members feel welcomed, supported, and motivated during every visit, and will include the following:

• Greet and acknowledge every member upon entering the fitness floor.
• Build positive relationships with members to enhance retention.
• Proactively help with equipment use and general fitness questions.
• Promote V3 programs including personal training, small group training, and specialty classes.
• Create a motivating and inclusive training atmosphere.
• Conduct new member fitness orientations.
• Provide demonstrations and safety instruction on fitness equipment.
• Review basic program structure and training recommendations.
• Answer questions and help members feel confident using the facility.
• Identify opportunities to refer members to personal training or small group training.
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment and training areas throughout shift.
• Ensure equipment is properly organized and stored.
• Monitor safe and proper equipment usage.
• Report on maintenance needs or safety concerns immediately.
• Provide a visible presence to ensure member safety.
• Respond quickly and professionally to incidents or emergencies.

Who You Are

• You have at least six months of work experience as a fitness professional in a variety of settings, i.e. community center, university, fitness center, etc.; two years preferred with at least one reference provided.
• You have a passion for fitness and health.
• You’re a strong communicator with excellent customer service skills.
• You can confidently demonstrate fitness exercises and equipment use.
• You possess strong administrative skills and computer literacy.
• You have knowledge of and experience with diverse groups of people of all socio‑economic conditions.
• You are able and willing to maintain current CPR, First Aid, AED, and BBP certifications. (For new hires, training will be provided during onboarding.)
• You have a valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation, and the ability to meet V3 Sports’ driving record requirements. Please note that if the license was not issued in the state of Minnesota, you have 60 days after becoming a Minnesota resident in which to apply for your Minnesota driver's license or permit.

Diversity and open expression are fundamental to the work of V3 Sports. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment where everyone can belong. Every member of our team enriches our work by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our sector: individuals who identify as BIPOC, Indigenous or people of culture, LGBTQI+ and gender fluid or gender nonconforming, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), veterans, people of any age or family status. We encourage you to apply even if you feel like you don't fit 100% of the technical requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, disability, age, marital status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, criminal history (justice‑impacted status), housing or homelessness status, height, or weight.

Our organization has a partnership with Metropolitan Alliance of Connected Communities (MACC) to provide administrative services including management of the hiring process. If you apply for this position, you may see references to MACC in some online materials.

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