Description

Job Title: Fitness Center Attendant

Department: Recreation

Classification: Part Time

Salary Range: $14.00-$16.00 Hourly

IMRF Position: No

Directly Reports To: Recreation Manager – Aquatics and Fitness

DESCRIPTION

The Fitness Attendant is a part time position that is responsible for greeting and checking in all Fitness Center members. Monitor all activities within the Fitness Center. Provide daily care and cleaning of all equipment. Enforce all Fitness Center rules, policies and procedures in a consistent manner. Fitness Attendants report to the Recreation Manager – Aquatics and Fitness.

Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Good customer service and phone skills
2. CPR certification 
3. Ability to lift 40 pounds. 
4. Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
5. Ability to understand and exhibit behavior consistent with the stated park district policy. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Basic knowledge and proper use of equipment. 
2. Understand and implement the District’s mission and values statements as created and approved by the Park District Board.
3. Assist patrons in use of equipment.
4. Perform other work-related duties for the effective related operation of the fitness center and its services. 
5. Assist staff and substitute for staff as needed. 
6. Cleaning of equipment.
7. Maintain towel service.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS  

1. Teach exercise classes, if qualified.
2. Maintain promotional items as directed.
3. Maintain an inventory for the center.
4. Participate in special events.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

1. Worker may be exposed to chemicals (cleaning materials).
2. Worker may be exposed to indoor conditions.
3. Possible outdoor condition including extreme heat. 

ESSENTIAL MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  

1. While performing this job, the employee is required to speak and listen, stand, walk, use hands, sit, stoop or kneel, bend and lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
2. Specific vision requirements include, distance, color vision, peripheral and depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 
3. Workers are allowed and encouraged to use mechanical or manual assists for lifting above 40 lbs. as a guideline. 
4. Worker must be able to follow directions with safe follow through and exercise good judgment and safety awareness. 
5. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS (PERSONNEL)

1. Must work closely with co-workers, general population/park patrons in public areas.
2. Interact with patrons, co workers and park district staff in a professional and positive manner.
3. Ability to resolve differences and situations that arise with staff. 
4. Responsible for observing, and providing feedback to staff regarding their performance. 
5. Maintain confidentiality regarding participant’s private information consistent with park district policy and legal requirements. 

SAFETY AND FACILITY REQUIREMENTS  

1. Assure a safe and hazard free environment by inspecting and taking the necessary action to correct and safeguard against potential problems and/or accidents. 
2. Must comply with all safety policies and procedures now in effect or adopted in the future.
3. Worker must be able to follow directions with safe follow through and exercises good judgment and safety awareness.
4. Worker will use all required PPE.
5. All unsafe conditions are to be reported to your supervisor immediately.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICIES, SAFETY, ETC.

It is expected that all Huntley Park District Staff work toward the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the Huntley Park District and comply with the policies and procedures as set forth by the Board of Commissioners. Resources that outline these policies and procedures include the Board Policy Manual, Personnel Policy Manual, Safety Manual, Departmental Manual, Area or Job Specific Manuals and other written or verbal procedures as provided by your supervisor. As all situations cannot be documented even in manuals such as these, it is further expected that your actions as an employee are always performed with safety in mind, respect of your fellow staff and customers in mind, and at the direction of your supervisor. It is expected that all staff will learn and understand these policies and procedures.