Grand Rapids Kroc Center - Gym Attendant

tsainternal; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Kroc Membership

Job summary

The Salvation Army Kroc Center is seeking a Gym Attendant to supervise the gym, service desk, locker rooms, and activities, ensuring safety and orderly operations. You will manage check-in/out, answer questions about programs and events, and organize activities while enforcing guidelines for participants of all ages.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 18, and preferably have experience supervising children.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide general supervision of activity areas, participants and programs.
• Answer questions about programs, gym schedule and events.
• Follow the monthly gym schedule and maintain equipment check-in/out.
• Report equipment and gym issues to the Gym Supervisor and maintain headcounts.
• Enforce safety guidelines in gym and locker rooms and supervise check-in procedures.

Skills

Supervision of participants

Coaching

English communication

Mobility for long periods

Read/write English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience supervising children

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.

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.

The Salvation Army Kroc Center offers a free individual Kroc Membership to all employees

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.