Head Weight Room Attendant

Description

Responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations of the fitness floor, cleaning of all fitness equipment and fitness areas within the recreation center, and providing a safe environment for members and guests.

Schedule:Flexible schedule throughout the week. Include weekends and evenings.

Starting wage is $17.7500

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The following duties are illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive:

Ensure the safety of all participants, checking for proper equipment usage and appropriate attire is worn; enforce safety standards and regulations in the area and proper use of equipment; administer/assist in providing first aid as needed, and at times monitor fitness classes to ensure the safety of members and guests.

Monitor all areas and equipment assigned; enforce general building policies in all areas of the facility; check patrons for authorization to be in area on a random basis.

Responsible for maintaining a high level of cleanliness in all fitness areas during shift, i.e., sweep, vacuum, dust and mop floors; dust and clean fitness equipment; fill and stock all cleaning supplies throughout shift in fitness areas; monitor the cleanliness of the fitness floor rest rooms. Operate a variety of cleaning equipment while performing cleaning duties.

Respond to and resolve unexpected disturbances to the cleanliness of the facility (i.e. spills, mud, accidents, etc.) when noticed or when such problems are reported by any person.

Responsible for keeping all equipment assigned to area safe, orderly and in sanitary condition; reports needed repairs; maintain weight equipment to assure efficient operation.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Responsible for securing substitutes in their absence, within reasonable advance notice.

Perform related work as required and assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the direct supervision of the assigned Recreation Coordinator, Recreation Supervisor, and Head Weight Room Attendant.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

None.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge

• General knowledge of fitness and use of machines.

Skills

• Demonstrated skill in the operation of equipment necessary to perform the functions of the job.

Abilities

• To enforce safety regulations firmly, tactfully, and impartially; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the public, and other agencies.

EVIDENCE OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Training

• General knowledge of fitness and use of machines/equipment.

Experience

• No specific requirement

or

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

INDEPENDENCEOF ACTION:

Work is performed in accordance with established procedures and well-defined standard practices requiring some authority to select which methods are applicable in any given situation. Virtually all work is reviewed regularly while in progress and upon completion for accuracy and quality. Matters not specifically covered in operating instructions are reviewed with the supervisor.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EFFORT:

Work is performed primarily indoors typically standing or walking, bending, crouching or stooping; lifting objects weighing up to and over 50 lbs. Work requires considerable muscular exertion at times and continuous mental and/or visual demand where the flow of work is repetitive or duties are diverse and/or hazardous and require continuous alertness and/or activity. Interaction with co-workers and customers is an everyday occurrence and requires ability to direct and instruct; requires a high degree of manual skill; ability to hear and use hands to fingers. Environment involves exposure to noise and machinery and its moving parts; occasional slippery or uneven walking surfaces and wetness. Work entails working closely with others with close supervision.

EQUIPMENT USED:

Ability to properly operate or use all equipment necessary to operate a weight room, i.e.: Paramount weight machines, free weights, stair master, Elliptical, Life cycle, treadmill, Rowing Ergometer, cycle, other resistance machines.

Work requires operation of a variety of equipment, i.e., vacuum, wet/dry vacuum, broom, dust mop, wet mop, portable ladder, hand duster, dust cloth, mop buckets, floor brush, squeegee, scraper.

Supplemental Information

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be a minimum of 18 years of age; American Red Cross Adult CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications required within 90 days of hire..