Fitness Room Attendant - Auxiliary

Type
CUPE Auxiliary
Status
Accepting Applications
Closing Date

Fitness Room Attendant

SHIFT/HOURS OF WORK: Applicants must be willing to work various shifts from Monday through Sunday, 5:45am – 1:00am.  Schedule will fluctuate based on operational needs. 

WAGE OR SALARY RATE: CUPE Wage Rate PG 14, Step 1 - $30.24 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

  • Sound knowledge of the principles, practices and objectives of individual weight training and fitness programs and of the various types of weight training equipment. 

  • Sound knowledge of personal training and rehabilitation services. 

  • Sound knowledge of applicable policies, regulations and rules governing the work performed. 

  • Working knowledge of the principals of anatomy and physiology as it applies to the work performed. 

  • Working knowledge of the interests, requirements and resources of the community served. 

  • Ability to oversee weight room and recreational gym operations. 

  • Ability to lead or demonstrate weight or sport related movements and techniques. 

  • Working knowledge of fitness equipment machines and ability to do assessment and minor repairs. 

  • Ability to evaluate individuals fitness levels, develop individual weight training and fitness programs, and provide advice and guidance relative to health and fitness matters. 

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of internal and external contacts and deal tactfully and diplomatically with a variety of customers. 

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. 

  • Ability to prepare and maintain correspondence, records, reports and promotional material for various fitness programs. 

  • Ability to present ideas and views points effectively both orally and in writing. 

  • Skill in the operation of a variety of equipment used in programs for health, wellness and fitness facilities. 

REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

  • Completion of Grade 12 supplemented by a diploma or certification program in community recreation, leadership and/or sport science, and sound related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. 

  • BCRPA Weight Trainer – Fitness (or equivalent). 

  • BCRPA Personal Trainer certification (or equivalent). 

  • Emergency First Aid. 

  • CPR Certification. 

  • Criminal Record Check. 

 

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