Fitness Attendant Closer

JOB TITLE: FITNESS ATTENDANT CLOSING SHIFT/WEEKEND SHIFT - RECREATION DEPARTMENT

CLASSIFICATION: PART-TIME, NON-EXEMPT

SUPERVISOR: HEALTH & FITNESS MANAGER

HOURS: SHIFTS ARE SCHEUDLED DURING FITNESS CENTER HOURS

SATURDAY: 12:00 – 4:00 PM OR SUNDAY 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM AND MONDAY 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM AND FRIDAY 3:00 PMs – 8:00 PM

EMPLOYMENT GRADE: 3 OR 4 BASED ON HOURS

PAY RANGE: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Fitness Attendant is a part-time, exempt position, under the direct supervision of the Health and Fitness Manager. The Fitness Attendant is responsible for the supervision of the Fitness Center members using the strength and aerobic equipment. The Fitness Attendant needs to provide encouragement and a positive attitude towards participants as they progress in their exercise program. The Fitness Attendant needs to be flexible and be able to execute various tasks simultaneously in the Fitness Center.

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Previous fitness experience is preferred
• Must be trained in the proper use of all Barrington Park District strength and aerobic equipment in the Fitness Center

Current Red Cross first aid, CPR and AED certifications within 3 months of hire

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Greet members as they enter the Fitness Center
• Check members into the Fitness Center and classes
• Make regular rounds of the Fitness Floor, locker rooms and studios to check for trash and anything out of order
• Supervise Fitness Center members on the use of the strength and aerobic equipment
• Conduct fitness center tours for new members and explain and demonstrate basic equipment usage
• Provide information for potential new members and complete the registration process
• Follow laundry service procedures
• Complete the assigned equipment cleaning and maintenance checklist procedures during every shift
  • Maintenance checks include squatting, kneeling, bending and reaching in order to access hard to reach places
• Maintain a neat and orderly facility
• Assist Personal Trainers if help is needed with RecTrac or in an emergency
• Perform any other duties, as assigned by Health and Fitness Manager
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and trainings
• Safely manage the second floor while programs are in session including, dance, fitness, jazzercise and poms classes

• Enforce expected Fitness Center etiquette and behavior with patrons
• Maintain and reference the necessary forms and schedules, including daily events on the Fitness calendar, daily traffic reports, class rosters and group fitness schedule

SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT:

• Uphold safety and risk management strategies in support of and compliance with Park District policies, procedures, ordinances and practices

• Familiarity with and effective implementation of the Employee Safety Manual, Emergency Response Plan, and Crisis Management Plan
• Respond to first aid or medical emergencies and situations
• Attend professional, educational and safety trainings
• Assist with emergency procedures and building evacuation
• Utilize Personal Protective Equipment when performing duties, based on job tasks
• Correct unsafe conditions and report them to supervisor
• Promptly report hazardous conditions, accidents and injuries to supervisor

• Complete incident/accident report forms and promptly forward them to supervisor
• Wear a Barrington Park District ID at all times

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Regularly required to sit, talk, see and hear
• Frequently required to use hands to handle equipment
• Occasionally required to stand, squat, bend over, walk and reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds and over 30 pounds with assistance
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• The employee must have the ability to spend 60% of work time at computer terminal

PSYCHOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Employee should be able to maintain a positive working relationship with other employees
• Possess the ability to work well with the general public, parents, peers and park district employees
• Employee must work effectively under deadlines in a variety of environments and elements
• Employee must demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work
• Employee must be able to function in a sometimes fast and ambiguous environment
• Must be able to process sensitive and stressful situations and develop and execute a professional response plan
• Employee must be able to focus on job-related tasks without being distracted by personal devices; including, cell phones, tablets, laptops, books or using the park district computers for personal reasons.

PHYSIOLOGICAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• May be exposed to chemicals and cleaning materials

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:

• Indoor environmental conditions will include lighting, temperature and loud noises

COGNITIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be able to respond to and handle behaviors in a positive appropriate manner
• Employee must have the ability to follow directions
• Employee must have good verbal communications skills

• Employee must possess time management and organization skills to effectively perform the job
• Employee must have the ability to make judgments with respect to confidential information and problem solving
• Employee must use good safety awareness and judgment in all aspects of the position

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements and efforts of working conditions associated with this job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job when circumstances changes; e.g., emergencies, rush jobs, changes in personnel, workload, technological developments, etc.