Position Summary:

The Gym Attendant I is responsible for the safe use of the facilities by maintaining equipment in good working order, maintaining cleanliness and preparing activity areas for events.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide great customer service to the community; see that all customers, clients and members are given prompt and courteous service.
• Maintain cleanliness of facility by cleaning gym equipment and areas, sweeping floors and cleaning glass.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the rules and fundamentals of indoor sports such as basketball, volleyball, indoor soccer and other programs offered in the gymnasium.
• Maintain accurate equipment check out and check in system.
• Provide information and answer questions about available programs.
• Report all equipment and gym area problems to the Wellness Manager.
• Notify members and staff when hoops are out of working order or in need of repair.
• Enforcing all rules that pertain to the gym and exercise areas on a constant basis.
• Adhere to RJKCCC operations as well as all policy procedures as adopted by Administration.
• Observe all safety rules and regulations.
• Report all injuries and incidents to Wellness Manager and complete appropriate forms and documentation.
• Attend staff meetings as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Other duties as assigned.

General Qualifications and Proficiencies:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED equivalency.
• One or more years’ experience in a public exercise facility preferred.
• Computer experience helpful.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clientele and staff.
• Must have or obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within the first 90 days of employment.
• Must be in good physical and mental health.
• Demonstrate the ability to relate positively and energetically with staff, clients, members and customers.
• Have the ability to work with children, parents, staff and a variety of age groups in a capacity of leadership, counseling and education.
• Must have the ability to maintain a non-judgmental attitude in working with customers, clients, members and staff.
• Maintain a professional attitude and approach to problem solving.
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Must have command of the English language and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thrive in a team-oriented environment. Be a team player.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and maintain poise under pressure.
• Ability to empathize and communicate with low-income and vulnerable people.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist on an intermittent or continuous basis.
• Ability to grasp, push, pull objects and reach overhead.
• Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs.

Qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation. A qualified person with a disability may request a modification or adjustment to the job or work environment in order to meet the physical requirements of the position. The Salvation Army will attempt to satisfy requests as long as the accommodation needed is reasonable and no undue hardship would result.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Minorities/Women/Disabled/Protected Veterans.

Experience

• Willing to acquire First Aid/CPR/AED certification within 90days
• One or more years' experience in a public exercise facility preferred
• Must be 18yrs of age

Education

• High School or Equivalent or better

Skills

• CPR/AED

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)