Fitness Center Associate - Early Morning Shift

Fitness Center Staff

This is a part-time position averaging up to 15 hours per week. We are currently looking for coverage Monday - Friday from 4:45am - 10:00am, 1 day per week. Potential availability to sub for daytime or evening shifts if looking for additional hours. Pay for this early morning position will start at $15.00 per hour and includes a free fitness membership.

Under the direction and supervision of the Fitness, Raquet Sports and Aquatics Manager, this position is responsible for maintaining a clean and presentable fitness center, providing outstanding customer service and a positive attitude. This position will leave a lasting impression on our fitness center and plays an important part in our success!

Essential duties include:

• Clean all fitness equipment after use and following group classes
• Count attendees to make sure we remain under the designated capacity
• Assist fitness members in machine usage, general fitness questions and assist with sales
• Maintain an approachable appearance and be friendly with members and guests
• Adhere to and uphold Lake Bluff Park District Customer Service Standards
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings
• Must be on time and dressed appropriately for work
• Perform the job safely and in compliance with Lake Bluff Park District policies, procedures, work and safety rules
• Understand all safety and emergency procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Skills/qualifications:

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Outstanding communication skills with the ability to work well with team members and guests
• Able to maintain self-control and composure in difficult situations
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations
• Must be articulate, personable, and able to speak to patrons
• Should possess enthusiasm and drive with a desire to accomplish goals and objectives

Physical demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit and talk or hear
• The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally must aide or assist participants
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus
• The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions which provides for protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes
• Employee may be exposed to noise distractions from customers or fitness equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer