Fitness & Sportsplex Attendant (weekday mornings)

Job Description

Job Description

SCHEDULE: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 5:45 AM - 12:00 PM

The MJCC is open to everyone of all backgrounds!

We provide a fun, team work environment and the chance to get to know and assist a diverse range of staff and members. Free membership and program discounts are included for every employee and we encourage all our staff to enjoy our comprehensive facilities and programming. Our facilities include a full-size gymnasium with basketball courts and a rock climbing wall, a fully-equipped fitness center, racquetball courts, and an indoor sportsplex that boasts a soccer field and robust soccer leagues, an indoor playground, and a gymnastics area. 

JOB SUMMARY: The Fitness + Sportsplex Attendant is responsible to maintain, oversee and provide customer service in the cardio-fitness center and sportsplex facility. We are currently looking to fill the 5:45 am -12:00 pm shift. While we are looking to fill this role immediately and on a short basis (a few months), there are usually other shifts available to pick up.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: (These examples represent the essential functions of the position. They are not, however, inclusive of all the duties the position may be assigned to perform.)

• Conduct equipment orientations. Offer useful, tactful and safe advice regarding the use of equipment.
• Greet participants and provide excellent customer service. Provide information specific to fitness center programs, and general information about MJCC operations. Answer questions and address concerns within scope of authority. Offer information specific to sportsplex programs.
• Ensure that equipment is properly maintained and is in safe working condition. Clean exercise equipment as needed. Report hazards and unsafe conditions.
• Keep Fitness Floor Supervisor/Program Manager informed of needs, questions, and changes of the clientele.
• Enforce facility and fitness program policies.
• Conduct equipment orientations. Offer useful, tactful and safe advice regarding the use of equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service. Provide information specific to fitness center/sportsplex programs, and general information about MJCC operations. Answer questions and address concerns within scope of authority.

QUALIFICATIONS: Any combination of experience and training that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position is qualifying. This would typically include:

• Current certifications in First Aid, CPR and AED (required).
• Six months’ experience assisting customers in a fitness center or gym that includes work with strength training and cardiovascular equipment (preferred).
• Knowledge of the safe use and operation of strength training and cardiovascular equipment; general knowledge of body mechanics and anatomy (preferred).

Knowledge: Knowledge of fitness, fitness equipment, field sports such as soccer and/or knowledge of gymnastics. Knowledge of customer service practices and techniques. Knowledge of safety practices related to fitness, field sports and/or gymnastics.

Ability: Ability to project a positive, professional image; ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing; ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions; ability to work effectively with co-workers in a diverse workforce; ability to respond appropriately to question/concerns from other employees and the public; ability to work independently and make  decisions  within  established  procedures;  ability  to  work  a  flexible  schedule  as  needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS + WORKING CONDITIONS: Duties are performed in a fitness/sportsplex center and require the ability to set up equipment and move quickly throughout the facility. This typically involves lifting up to 30 pounds, pushing, pulling, gripping, bending, stooping, walking and running.

ABOUT US: The Mittleman Jewish Community Center is a vital institution for Jewish culture and identification, proud to offer its programs and services to everyone. For more than 100 years, the MJCC has offered educational, social, cultural and recreational programs.

The MJCC and all its affiliated programs welcome all children, families and staff regardless of their religious affiliation. The MJCC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates and candidates who support diversity.

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