Fitness Room Attendant/Trainer - Part-Time

FITNESS ROOM ATTENDANT/TRAINING - PART TIME

OLIVE-HARVEY COLLEGE





The Fitness Room Attendant/Trainer (PT) is under the general supervision of the Athletics Department. The Fitness Room Attendant/Trainer instructs in exercise activities and on proper equipment usage, monitors sports equipment usage by fitness center visitors following established rules.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Welcomes fitness center visitors to the facility, explains programs, activities and rules, and monitors exercisers as they are working out to ensure safety and proper equipment usage.
  • Shows new users how to use equipment in one-on-one or group orientation sessions.
  • Responds to equipment users questions in the safe setup, operation, and dismantling of equipment.
  • Maintains safe and clean facilities, ensuring that equipment is sanitized on a daily basis.
  • Performs testing and usability checks on all fitness equipment and monitors for broken parts.
  • Reports problems immediately. If necessary, will place signs on machines so exercisers do not use the machine while it is broken.
  • Initiates requests and obtains approval for all equipment repairs, replacement or disposal.
  • Assists with making arrangements for transport and storage of equipment during a relocation of equipment used during recreational events, classes, competitive training, and competitive meets.
  • Fills out incident report forms after accidents or injuries related to equipment use or mishandling.
  • Wears appropriate uniform, attire, and protective gear, if required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• • Completion of a high school diploma or GED required.
  • Must have current certifications for CPR, AED and First Aid.
  • Must be in good physical condition possessing adequate body strength to handle equipment.
  • Prior experience with and proficient use of various types of sports equipment, weights, training materials preferred.
  • Multilingual skills a plus, but not required.
  • Flexibility to work outside normal college business hours, weekends, or holidays.
  • Ability to work in a team environment with flexible work hours as needed for scheduled college events.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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