Fitness Attendant/Fitness Attendant Sub

Job Location

South Arm Community Centre

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise fitness facilities to ensure a safe environment; ensure patrons wear appropriate attire and footwear; and are following code of conduct and fitness etiquette.
• Perform fitness orientations for youth and adult/seniors; interact with patrons, field questions and complaints and address or forward questions/concerns to supervisor.
• Manage injuries/accidents according to first aid training and procedures.
• Monitor equipment state of repair; provide minor maintenance to equipment; keep the room clear of obstacles; return all equipment to the proper location throughout the shift.
• Take broken or damaged equipment/apparatus out of commission, document and report the problem to supervisor
• Follow the shift task check lists; sanitize, dust , sweep and vacuum all surfaces, mats and balls, equipment and exercise area on an ongoing basis.
• Set up and/or take down class equipment needs in fitness rooms
• Lead participants that provide a healthy self-report through the use of the current PAR-Q or who have received medical clearance to participate in a general physical activity program
• Provide weight room monitoring and equipment orientations
• Effectively communicate Fitness Centre procedures and safety guidelines
• Promote fitness programs and have a working knowledge of available fitness programs provided at the centre
• Follow and execute class cancellation/substitution procedures and display signage
• Read and respond to CoR/Supervisor/Fit Attendant emails to remain up to date with centre events and concerns
• Provide paperwork/documentation on emergencies/complete accident/incident report forms
• Attend all requested fitness staff meetings
• Other related duties as assigned and may vary according to facility and/or shift
• Arrange for shift coverage/sub from approved list if unable to attend assigned shift; notify the Fitness Coordinator of absence; notify the front desk by phone if late or absent

Required Qualifications

• High school graduation (or equivalent) plus one or more of the following designations:
• Completion of BCRPA Weight Training Leader designationn or accepted equivalent such as ACE, CFES, NSCA (equivalent designation must include proof of liability insurance for Weight Room Attendant)
• Standard or Emergency First Aid & CPR

Assets

• Degree/Diploma in a related field such as Human Kinetics or Kinesiology
• One year or more related work experience
• Additional BCRPA registration or CFES (Group Fitness, Aquatic Fitness, Weight Training, Yoga Fitness, Pilates Fitness, Osteofit, Adapted Fitness, Third Age designation, Personal Training, etc.)
• Basic computer skills
• Second language

Hours

• Part-time hours:  5-15 per week

How to Apply

Applicant should submit a detailed resume with cover letter that reflects their knowledge, skills and abilities relevant to the position to the email below by Friday, April 29, 2021 by 11:59pm:

South Arm Community Centre
Attention:  Kelly McCann, Fitness Coordinator
8880 Williams Road
Richmond, BC V7A 1G6
Fax: 604-238-8065
E-mail: southarm@richmond.ca
(Adobe PDF or MS Word format only)

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Duties may be carried out in a City owned facility, however the City is not the Employer for this position

This position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.