Weight Room Attendant - #224257

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located in the beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providing exceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents. Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.

Our Recreation Department is looking for a dedicated Weight Room Attendant to join the team.

Position Responsibilities

The role involves handling moderate physical tasks. Employees will help create a welcoming environment by maintaining cleanliness and organization. A strong focus is placed on delivering exceptional customer service and promoting a safe experience and environment. The role involves handling moderate physical tasks.

• Deliver excellent customer service and assist patrons during check-in.
• Ensure cleanliness of facilities and equipment.
• Monitor for unsafe behaviour or faulty equipment and report concerns promptly.
• Perform routine inspections of equipment and report when service/repairs are needed.
• Provide facility orientations and support patrons in using equipment safely.
• Stay current with fitness trends and equipment updates.
• Organize and maintain fitness assets, as well as storage spaces.
• Assist with setting up, moving or putting away fitness equipment.
• Provide information to patrons about memberships, programs, or upcoming events.
• Communicate effectively with staff and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Handle multiple tasks while remaining prepared to respond to emergencies.
• Collaborate with other departments when
  
  

Qualifications

• Valid First Aid Certification.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Knowledge or experience in fitness.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform job duties.
• Fitness-related certification is considered an asset.
  
  

Hours

The standard workweek consists of an average of 15 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Starting salary $23.65 per hour as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome, support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization, and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for an interview will be notified via phone or email.

• To apply for this position, please utilize the "Apply Now" tab on this web page to submit your comprehensive cover letter and up-to-date resume.
• Our application review process includes a thorough evaluation of all submissions. Short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview scheduling.
• This posting will be open until a suitable candidate(s) is/are found.
• This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in this position.
• This posting may be used to fill more than one position.
  
  

Note: After submitting your application and uploading your resume, you should expect to receive an email confirmation indicating that your application for this position has been successfully submitted. If you receive this email, there is no need for any additional contact with us regarding this position.

To efficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each job posting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interview stage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answer any questions you may have.