P/T Fitness Aide

CLASS CONCEPT

Summary:  
Fitness Aides are responsible for assisting with fitness programs and activities at community recreation centers, parks, or outdoor facilities, by providing basic fitness instruction, monitoring equipment usage, ensuring safety, and promoting active lifestyles among participants.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Clean fitness center equipment, including but not limited to, strength equipment, cardio equipment, free weights, fitness flooring, equipment mats and carpets.
• Provide great customer service for members and guests.
• Instruct guests on how to use both cardio and strength equipment.
• Support and assist the DAC staff as requested.
• Keep a neat and clean appearance and wear the approved uniform.
• Attend staff meetings as requested by the Athletic/Aquatics Supervisors & Recreation Specialist.
• If unable to work due to illness or emergency, find your own sub to cover and notify the Supervisor as soon as possible.
• Be responsible for reading, understanding and following the guidelines of the Deer Park Parks and Recreation Membership Handbook.
• Be positive, approachable, friendly, and always willing to assist customers.
• Constantly updates oneself on new information and changes occurring throughout the facility.
• Utilize resources and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment by monitoring the facility constantly and addressing any safety or cleanliness issues immediately.
• Exercise good interpersonal skills by gladly assisting others to accomplish the work of the organization, even if it is outside the scope of regular duties.
• Perform public relations tasks such as answering phones and responding to inquiries from the public.
• Check in and out fitness equipment.
• Act in a dependable manner by meeting schedules and deadlines, adhering to policies and procedures and maintaining an excellent attendance record.
• Enforcement of facility policies and City rules and regulations.
• Report problems, suggestions, or equipment issues immediately to the direct supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 
 
 Education and/or Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age. 
• High School Diploma or GED required.  
• Ability to self-motivate with little or no supervision.
• Fitness experience preferred.
• One year work experience in a recreational setting a plus.

Language Skills: 

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain within three months an Emergency First Aid and a valid CPR certification (must have within 90 days of hire)
• Knowledge of Rec Trac – Recreation Management Software a plus

Other Skills and Abilities:

• Fitness equipment and general knowledge of fitness and exercise principles
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software
• Bilingual language skills a plus
• Work well with children & adults
• Knowledge of cash management, operations and record keeping
• Previous customer service experience
• Experience working with the public 
• Flexibility in working hours

Reports to:

Deer Park Athletic Division (in order)

• Recreation Specialist
• Athletic/Aquatics Supervisor

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
 
 PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
 
 The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. 
 
 The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT 
 
 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 
 
 While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions and extreme heat.  The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
 
 SELECTION GUIDELINES 
 
 Formal application, rating of education experience; questionnaire; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. 
 
 The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. 
 
 The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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.

Salary : $14