Recreation Aide-Fitness

Recreation Aide - Fitness

Join Our Team and Make a Difference in the Community!

Are you passionate about recreation and fitness? Do you enjoy helping people live an active life and work on their health goals? We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, helpful and customer service focused Recreation Aide - Fitness to join our team!

About the Position

The Fitness Recreation Aide is responsible for the supervision of the fitness areas specifically for providing adult and youth orientations, assisting with general fitness related questions, monitoring participants as they work out, general cleaning of the fitness center and equipment, and other duties as specified by supervisor on duty.

Key Responsibilities

• Understands and enforces rules and regulations governing facility use and emergency procedures.
• Performs opening and closing procedures in an efficient and orderly manner.
• Provides customer service to the general public in a professional manner.
• Maintains fitness area and equipment in a clean, safe and organized manner.
• Informs supervisor of all information regarding the physical facility, staff and general public.
• Assists with recreation programs as needed.
• Performs special projects and tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Assists other departments as needed to implement city-wide activities.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High school or equivalent with understanding of physical education, health, anatomy, and exercise physiology. Some college education is preferred.

• Prefer one-year cumulative fitness experience as student athlete, fitness center attendant, or equivalent.
• Self-starter, able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and occasional holidays as required.
• Current first aid and CPR certification is an asset.

• License(s)/Certification(s) Required: CPR, AED & First Aid.

What We Offer

• An opportunity to make a positive impact in the community.
• A creative, supportive, and team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• The chance to develop and build community.

How to Apply

If you are an energetic, organized, and community-minded individual who loves creating memorable recreational experiences, we would love to hear from you!

Please apply on the City's website www.richmondheights.org by the application deadline.

Help us bring our community together through recreation, creativity, and fun!

THE HEIGHTS is committed to creating an inclusive environment and welcomes applications from qualified candidates of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

The City of Richmond Heights is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. The City of Richmond Heights is a drug and alcohol free work place. A pre-employment drug screen and background check is required for all positions. Additional pre-employment testing may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the City of Richmond Heights not to discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, religion, sex or disability except where specific age, sex or physical requirement constitute a bona fide occupational qualification