Fitness Center Coordinator

Summary

Incumbent is responsible for enforcing rules and policies, monitoring the fitness center, and assisting patrons.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 needs.
• Versibly communicate usage instructions with patron.
• Independently recognize an emergency and provide appropriate care in a timely fashion.
• Clean 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 concerns.
• Exercises responsibility for the equipment, materials, and personnel used in a given activity.
• Attends scheduled training and related meetings to coordinate and enhance various recreation programs and services.
• Buils positive relationships with patrons.
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of fitness equipment and customer service principles.
• Knowledge of first aid, CPR, and safety precautions utilized in recreation.
• Knowledge of safe work practices, including proper use of cleaning chemicals.
• Knowledge of basic maintenance principles.
• Skills in performing manual labor and using applicable tools and equipment related to area of assignment.
• Ability to work cooperatively with people of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Ability to work as a team player with other City staff.
• Ability to exercise resourcefulness when meeting new problems.
• Ability to work flexible hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc., to sufficiently exchange or convey information and/or receive work direction.

Education & Experience

• A high school diploma or GED.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Additional Information

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Regularly walk, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; frequently stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; taste or smell; occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds; and constantly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: 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.

Supplemental Information

• 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.
• The City of Cleveland Heights offers permanent full time employees an excellent benefits package!
• Comprehensive Medical & Dental Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Deferred Compensation Plans
• Employee Assistance Program