ATSU - Fitness Desk Associate - St. Louis

About the Role

A.T. Still University (ATSU) is seeking a non-exempt, part-time Fitness Desk Associate on the St. Louis, MO campus. This position is responsible for working the fitness desk area, maintaining cleanliness, and providing customer service to guests.

Responsibilities

• Work a minimum of 3 shifts per week, which may include evenings.
• Clean fitness center equipment, including cardio equipment, fitness flooring, equipment mats, bathrooms, and concrete flooring.
• Provide excellent customer service for guests and instruct them on how to use cardio and strength equipment.
• Perform client fitness orientations.
• Maintain a neat and clean appearance and follow the guidelines of the recreational facility.
• Stay updated on new information and changes within the facility.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment by monitoring the facility and addressing safety or cleanliness issues immediately.
• Exercise good interpersonal skills and assist others as needed, even outside regular duties.
• Perform public relations tasks such as answering phones and responding to inquiries.
• Check in and out fitness equipment.
• Meet schedules and deadlines, adhere to policies and procedures, and maintain excellent attendance.
• Enforce facility policies and university rules and regulations.
• Report problems, suggestions, or equipment issues to the direct supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Fitness experience preferred.
• One year of related work experience is preferred.
• Current American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification upon commencement of employment.

Skills

• Knowledge of fitness equipment and general fitness and exercise principles.
• Clerical practices and standards.
• Professional public relations skills and effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and operate office machines and equipment.
• Ability to learn new techniques and solve problems.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and computation of rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but straightforward written and oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Mental and Physical Demands

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Mental and physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these demands.

Work Environment

The indoor environment provides a safe and healthy work environment and is smoke and drug-free. Occasionally, it may be humid and moderately loud.