What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitness Asst position at Lutheran Health Network?
Job Summary
The Fitness Assistant supports the daily operations of the facility's fitness and youth activity programs by providing outstanding customer service, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and assisting members with equipment usage and facility resources. This role promotes engagement through educational and recreational activities for children and contributes to a positive member experience aligned with our mission of fostering health and well-being.
Essential Functions
The Fitness Assistant supports the daily operations of the facility's fitness and youth activity programs by providing outstanding customer service, maintaining a safe and clean environment, and assisting members with equipment usage and facility resources. This role promotes engagement through educational and recreational activities for children and contributes to a positive member experience aligned with our mission of fostering health and well-being.
Essential Functions
- Greets all members and guests in a courteous and professional manner, responding to inquiries and providing accurate information about the facility, programs, and services.
- Answers incoming phone calls promptly and directs inquiries appropriately, ensuring exceptional customer service.
- Assists members with the safe and proper use of fitness equipment, demonstrating technique and communicating equipment purpose when needed.
- Supports child activity programming by assisting with planning and facilitating age-appropriate games, crafts, and movement activities while caregivers use the fitness facility.
- Provides short-term care for infants, toddlers, and young children in the on-site childcare center, ensuring a clean, safe, and engaging environment.
- Maintains cleanliness of fitness and childcare areas, including routine sanitation of toys, equipment, and common areas.
- Assists with facility tours for prospective members and answers questions about programs, services, and memberships.
- Supports member account inquiries and billing questions, escalating issues as appropriate.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- Bachelor's Degree related to fitness or health field preferred
- 1-2 years of experience in a fitness, recreation, or customer service setting preferred
- Experience working with children in a structured environment preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to maintain a friendly, energetic, and professional demeanor.
- Working knowledge of fitness equipment and basic safety procedures.
- Ability to engage children in age-appropriate recreational and educational activities.
- Strong problem-solving and multitasking abilities.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) within 30 days required
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