Grand Rapids Kroc Center - Gym Attendant

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The Salvation Army North & Central Illinois Division is seeking a Gym Attendant in Grand Rapids, MI to supervise gym areas, service desk, locker rooms, and programs. You will enforce guidelines, assist with check-in, and maintain cleanliness and equipment.

This role requires attention to safety, strong English communication, and the ability to lift 40 lbs. Qualifications include a high school diploma and experience supervising or coaching, with Spanish offering additional value.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience supervising, coaching, or working with children preferred.
• Ability to read/write and communicate in English; Spanish helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide general supervision of activity areas and participants.
• Answer questions about programs, gym schedule, and events.
• Follow the Monthly Drop-In Recreation Schedule.
• Maintain equipment check out/in and headcounts.
• Report equipment or gym issues to the Gym Supervisor.
• Enforce safety guidelines for gym and locker rooms.
• Ensure under-18 participants wear wristbands.
• Maintain cleanliness and inspect gym equipment.
• Operate scoreboard when needed and assist in check-in.
• Repair equipment as needed and manage Lost and Found.
• Wash lost items and towels; perform shift cleaning tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Indoor sports knowledge

English communication

Supervision and coaching

Physical stamina

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Position Summary: The Gym Attendant will supervise the gym, service desk, locker rooms, hallways, participants, programs, and activities and enforce necessary guidelines.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide general supervision of the activity areas and participants.
• Provide information and answer questions about available programs, gym schedule and events.
• Follow the weekly gym schedule as outlined in the Monthly Drop-In Recreation Schedule.
• Maintain accurate equipment check out and check in system.
• Report all equipment and gym area problems to the Gym Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate headcounts.
• Organize and supervise activities in the gym as assigned.
• Operate scoreboard when needed.
• Assist in class and program check-in procedures.
• Enforce all safety guidelines that pertain to the gym and locker rooms on a constant and consistent basis.
• Ensure participants under 18 years of age are wearing wristbands.
• Maintain the cleanliness and operation of the gym equipment.
• Maintain cleanliness of the gym by following shift cleaning checklist.
• Clean and inspect equipment used in the gym.
• Report all equipment breakdowns according to the stated procedure.
• Repair and fix equipment as needed.
• Collect and manage the Lost and Found.
• Wash lost and found items, towels, and other items as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Additional Responsibilities:

Education/Experience

• A High School Diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Previous experience supervising, coaching, and working with children preferred.
• Be at least 18 years old.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Possess an understanding of the rules and fundamentals of indoor sports such as basketball, volleyball, dodgeball, badminton, floor hockey, indoor soccer and other programs offered in the gymnasium is preferred.
• Be able to read, write and communicate in English with the preferred ability to also communicate in Spanish.
• Be able to lift and carry 40lbs.
• Must be able to be mobile for long periods of time.
  
  

Computer Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365
• Working Knowledge of TEAMS and SharePoint
  
  

Certificates And Licenses

• Have CPR/AED/First Aid certification or obtain within 45 days.
• Complete Safe From Harm Training, and keep current as needed.