Fitness Center Assistant

Fitness Center Staff Incumbent is responsible for enforcing the rules and policies of the fitness center. Incumbent is also responsible for monitoring the fitness center and all the participants.Examples of Duties The list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed.Demonstrate proper use of all fitness center equipment to patrons and provide assistance when needed.Correctly identify which muscle groups each machine targets.Independently adjust each machine to fit the patron's needsVerbally communicate usage instructions with patronIndependently recognize an emergency and provide appropriate care in a timely fashionClean fitness center equipment and general area.Ensures proper maintenance of equipment to provide a safe and sanitary environment, and notifies supervisor of any problems and/or concerns;Assists the general public and responds to their questions, comments, and/or concernsExercises responsibility for the equipment, materials, and personnel used in a given activityAttends scheduled training and related meetings to coordinate and enhance various recreation programs and servicesBuilds positive relationships with patronsMaintains regular attendance and punctualityPerforms other duties of a similar nature or levelTypical Qualifications Knowledge of:Fitness equipmentCustomer service principlesFirst aid, CPR, and safety precautions utilized in recreationSafe work practices, including proper use of cleaning chemicalsBasic maintenance principlesSkill in:Performing manual laborUsing applicable tools and equipment related to area of assignmentAbility to:Work cooperatively with people of all ages and socioeconomic backgroundsWork as a team player with other City staffExercise resourcefulness when meeting new problemsWork flexible hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidaysCommunicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and/or receive work directionHigh school diploma or GED; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.Supplemental Information The work environment and 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 walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly. Based on assignment to program or services, incumbents may be subjected to chemicals, extreme temperatures, and intense noises for extended periods of time; and moderate exposure to dust, pollen, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, and uneven terrain. Assignments to office or administrative work are not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.The City of Cleveland Heights is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.