24-056 Fitness and Sport Facility Attendant

Location

Maple Ridge, BC | Canada

Job description

Fitness and Sport Facility Attendant

COMPETITION: #24-056
STATUS: Auxiliary CUPE
DEPARTMENT: Recreation Services
SALARY: $24.77 - $28.98 per hour
CLOSING: March 24, 2024

Come grow with The City of Maple Ridge! Are you a team player with a “can do attitude”, excellent communication and customer service skills? We have the perfect opportunity for you!

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Fitness and Sport Facility Attendants play a vital role in ensuring safety and order within the fitness center, gymnasium, and other fitness areas. The Fitness and Sport Facility Attendant provide valuable assistance and guidance to customers, ensuring proper usage of exercise equipment. Additionally, the incumbent are entrusted with the responsible maintenance and effective utilization of facility equipment. The role also encompasses the setup and dismantling of equipment for various programs, as well as regular equipment cleaning. While adhering to established guidelines, this position may involve independent decision-making within the bounds of policies and procedures. Complex or uncommon issues are escalated to a supervisor, while the Fitness and Sport Facility Attendant is encouraged to display initiative and independent action.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by weight training, fitness or other recreation courses and a minimum of six months related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Considerable knowledge of the methods used in proper exercise programs and the use of exercise equipment.
• Ability to answer general and specific questions related to physical fitness and exercise.
• Ability to provide general information to individuals and groups on physical fitness exercises.
• Ability to orient patrons in the use of fitness centre facilities and equipment.
• Ability to assume responsibility for the overall operation and security of the fitness centre in the absence of supervisory staff.
• Ability to maintain general records of fitness centre usage.
• Ability to maintain control and exercise discipline with tact and consistency.
• Ability to perform artificial respiration or cardiopulmonary resuscitation as appropriate in case of emergency or to provide other first aid treatment as needed.
• Skill in the use of fitness centre equipment.
• Skill in the operation of a variety of equipment used in programs for health, wellness and fitness facilities.

LICENSES & CERTIFICATES:

• BC Recreation and Park Association Basic Fitness Leaders – Weight Training.
• Standard First Aid Certificate.
• CPR/AED Certification.
• Police Information Check.

HOURS OF WORK:

This is an Auxiliary position with no ongoing regular schedule of hours. When shifts are assigned, they are Sat or Sun (1-8 pm) and/or weekday evenings (2:45-9:15 pm)

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

The City of Maple Ridge is a great place to work with competitive compensation packages that include the Municipal Pension Plan, a strong employee wellness program and the opportunity for professional career growth and professional development. If you want to help shape a growing community in a municipality that strives for service excellence, then this is the position for you.

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

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Salary

$24.77 - $28.98 per hour