Gym Attendant

Hopewell; Hopewell (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hopewell Community Center is seeking a dedicated staff member to provide customer assistance and perform routine maintenance as part of the center’s daily operations. The role includes monitoring the gym and fitness rooms, enforcing center rules, and assisting with program setup.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED with minimal experience, plus knowledge of gym equipment, CPR/first aid, and safety practices. Flexibility for event support is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Less than 6 months of experience required.
• Knowledge of exercise equipment, CPR/first aid, and emergency practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activities in the gymnasium and fitness rooms.
• Provide customer assistance to facility members, program participants, and guests.
• Enforce facility rules and policies; follows Recreation and Parks department policies.
• Inspect gym equipment and facilities for condition and safety; request repairs or replacements.
• Assist with routine maintenance and cleaning; set up programs and disinfect equipment.
• Keep storage areas neat and organized; complete daily cleaning checklist and inventory.
• Assist at department-wide events; oversee games, inflatables, crowd control, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teaching

Communication

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Description

Provides customer assistance and performs routine maintenance as part of the normal operation of the Hopewell Community Center

Examples of Duties

• Monitors activities in the Hopewell Community Center gymnasium and fitness rooms
• Provides customer assistance to facility members, program participants, and guests
• Enforces facility rules and policies; follows policies of the Recreation and Parks department
• Inspects gym equipment and facilities for condition and safety, makes requests for supplies and equipment repairs or replacement
• Assists with routine maintenance to include program set up, dusting, mopping and emptying trash; disinfects fitness equipment as required
• Keeps storage areas neat and organized at all times
• Completes daily cleaning checklist and equipment inventory
• Assists at department wide special events, oversees games, inflatables, crowd control, etc.
• Assists with other programs and activities as needed; performs other duties as assigned

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED and minimal experience (less than 6 months) required

Knowledge

• General knowledge of athletic games, related rules and regulations applicable to gymnasiums
• Knowledge of exercise equipment, CPR/first aid, and emergency practices

Skills

• Customer service, teaching, communication and basic computer skills

Abilities

• Ability to work with all levels of the general public

Supplemental Information

Work Environment

• Work is performed primarily in an indoor, climate-controlled environment but some tasks may require work to be completed outdoors. Workers may be exposed to occasional conditions such as outdoor weather, loud noises, and odors that may cause temporary discomfort.

Essential Physical Activities

• Stooping, crouching, walking, grasping, hearing, seeing far away, kneeling, reaching, pushing, talking, standing, finger movement, repetitive motions, depth perception.
• Typical Weight Handled: up to 25 lbs.

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