PT Facility Monitor

The Centers, Inc.; Palos Hills (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Centers, Inc. is seeking a Facility Operations Associate in Palos Hills, Illinois. The role includes monitoring recreation safety, maintaining facilities, and assisting members with concerns. Strong leadership, customer service, and communication skills are essential for success in a fitness center environment.

Candidates must obtain certification in CPR/AED & First Aid and demonstrate the ability to work independently while leading a team within our supportive and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Must obtain CPR/AED & First Aid certification prior to working.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong customer service and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor open recreation and enforce gym policies.
• Daily cleaning of facility areas and equipment.
• Setup for facility rentals and special events.
• Assist members and guests with concerns.

Skills

Customer service skills

Written and verbal communication

Leadership and supervisory abilities

Basic computer skills

Education

American Red Cross CPR/AED & First Aid certification

Job description

Overview: CENTERS, LLC is a professional management firm specializing in facility, operation, and program management for higher education. CENTERS' management approach is customized for each client yet retains our uniform quality. Our firm unites site staff with a centralized administrative team, each contributing to the firm's goals and client needs. The CENTERS team is innovative, entrepreneurial, trail‑blazing, and ambitious for both CENTERS and our clients. Today, CENTERS provides management services for 14 clients.

Commitment to the well‑being, security, and future of our employees is a priority. View the comprehensive information about the competitive benefits package on our careers page then scroll down to CENTERS Benefits (click link to view).

Responsibilities

• Monitor open recreation to ensure safety of members; enforce policies and procedures specific to the gymnasium.
• Daily routine cleaning of facility areas and equipment, including but not limited to gymnasium, KidRec, fitness floor, and fitness studios.
• Ensure operation of fitness equipment and building equipment by completing preventative maintenance duties and cleaning tasks.
• Setup for facility rentals and special events as needed.
• Assist members and guests with concerns, questions and incidents/accidents.
• Assist the Assistant Director of Facility Operations and professional staff with tasks as requested.
• Understand and demonstrate competencies in department Emergency Action Plan.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Attend all staff trainings and meetings.
• Ensure a safe and inclusive environment for FitRec members and guests.

Minimum Requirements

• Must obtain American Red Cross CPR/AED & First Aid certification prior to working.
• Ability to work independently.
• Leadership and supervisory abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in an environment that values high expectations, accountability, and balanced lifestyles.

Competencies

• Strong customer service skills.
• Willingness and ability to enforce policies and resolve conflicts.
• Ability to handle several tasks at once with frequent interruptions.
• Basic computer skills.
• Adaptability, analytical & critical thinking, initiative & motivation, planning & project management, decision-making & judgment, business acumen, customer service, teamwork, diversity awareness, interpersonal relationships, communication, integrity, leadership, long‑term focus, organizational learning, & change management.

Work Environment

• Office environment / fitness center environment.
• Moderate to loud noise.

Physical Demands

• Standing or walking.
• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement while operating computer equipment.
• Occasional bending, stooping.
• Eye‑hand coordination (keyboard typing).Hearing and talking.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.