Fitness Center Attendant

at The Salvation Army USA Central Territory in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Title: Fitness Center Attendant
Location/Dept.: Ray & Joan Kroc Corps Community Center
Reports to (Title): Fitness Center Manager
OUTCOMES
Under the direction of the Fitness Center Manager, Fitness Center Attendants will provide excellent customer service and encourage safety in the Fitness Center.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Will assist and work under the supervision of the Fitness Center Manager.
Maintain cleanliness of facility by cleaning equipment and training areas, vacuuming and sweeping.
Offer regular weight room orientation/instructional sessions to the members at various times throughout the day to adequately respond to the novice lifter.
Verifying membership status.
Insure the ability to move about fitness area insuring proper usage by patrons.
Insure the safe use of the facility by enforcement of facility regulations and insuring that authorized patrons use the facility.
Provide information and answer questions about available programs.
Report all equipment and fitness area problems to the Fitness Center Manager. Will notify members and staff when machines are out of working order or in need of repair.
Enforce all rules that pertain to the fitness and exercise room and facility on a constant basis.
Work with volunteers and work with them on a professional level.
Assist in any emergencies or accidents.
Handle disputes with participants and students in a professional manner.
Maintain a safe working environment; Report all harmful problems with facilities to the proper supervisor.
Follow and ensure adherence to The Salvation Army Policies and Procedures.
Maintain the Code of Ethics policy, which has been established for the Kroc Center.
Recognize the spiritual need of individuals, which may require referral to the pastoral team.
Perform other assignments/duties as directed.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalency. Certification or a degree in related field or level of experience preferred.
Two years or more experience working with fitness center equipment.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must have current credentials and/or certificates and /or license, if required.
Experience with a computer based work environment.
CPR, First Aid, and AED Certification.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.