Fitness Floor Attendant

Township of Upper St Clair; Upper St. Clair (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Township of Upper St Clair is seeking a Part-Time Fitness Floor Attendant to assist members with fitness inquiries and supervise the fitness floor. The role includes maintaining equipment cleanliness and promoting programs within the Community & Recreation Center.

The position requires 8–12 hours per week, with availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays. Must be 16+ with basic fitness knowledge and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Availability for 8–12 hours per week, evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• General understanding of fitness concepts.
• General knowledge of fitness equipment.
• Ability to make sound decisions and troubleshoot.
• Knowledge of basic fitness information.
• Able to resolve discrepancies tactfully with members and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist members with fitness inquiries and explain equipment use.
• Keep the fitness area clean and disinfect equipment.
• Supervise the fitness floor (upper and lower levels) and gym area.
• Maintain a neat, organized workspace.
• Dress appropriately and follow USC C&RC policies.
• Use radio communications with staff for emergencies and issues.
• Open/close the fitness floors as required.
• Attend mandatory meetings and participate in programs and events.

Skills

Customer service

Oral communication

Fitness concepts

Equipment knowledge

Problem solving

Education

First Aid/CPR/AED certification (preferred)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Upper St. Clair Community & Recreation Center provides our members and guests with a comprehensive range of recreation services including: fitness programs, swim programs (indoor and outdoor), summer camps, youth programs, older adult programs, and more.

The Part-Time Fitness Floor Attendant is responsible for assisting members and guests with general fitness inquiries, providing supervision and guidance with basic exercise principles and maintaining the cleanliness of the equipment and general fitness areas at the Community & Recreation Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide customer service through interacting with members, educating members on how to use the equipment and answering questions.
• Ensure the fitness area remains clean and organized; disinfect and clean all equipment.
• Actively supervise the fitness floor (upper and lower levels), track and gym area.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workspace.
• Act in a professional manner by abiding the dress code and upholding USC C&RC policies when in conflict with patrons and staff.
• Proper radio communication and response time with housekeeping, maintenance staff and emergency situations.
• Perform opening/closing procedures of the fitness floors.
• Attend mandatory meetings.
• Play an active role in promoting and participating in facility programs and events.

QUALIFICATIONS

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to work a minimum of 8-12 hours per week.
• Must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays (i.e. July 4th, Labor Day, Christmas Eve, etc.).
• Demonstrate excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• General understanding of fitness concepts.
• General knowledge of various fitness equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to make sound decisions and troubleshoot.
• Knowledgeable of basic fitness information.
• Problem solving skills, as the employee must be able to resolve discrepancies and answer questions from members and employees tactfully and courteously.
• Ability to perform well in a family-oriented service‑environment in a recreation setting.

Education and Experience

• Must be 16 years or older.
• Current First Aid, CPR and AED certification is preferred.

EQUIPMENT USED

Part-Time Fitness Floor Attendants must be familiar with and be able to demonstrate all fitness equipment located in the Fitness Department including but not limited to treadmills, ellipticals, recumbent and standard exercise bikes, selectorized strength training machines and general free weights.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employee agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Updated January 2024