Fitness Centre Attendant

GENERAL STATEMENT
The Fitness Centre Attendant monitors the Fitness Centre at either the Lansdowne or Interurban Campus and assists users in the proper use of the equipment and with strength training form in a safe and motivational environment.

TYPICAL DUTIES
• Opens and/or closes Fitness Centre;
• Monitors use of and access to Fitness Centre and completes sporadic identification checks of student and employee cards;
• Attends to students, staff and faculty using the facility to ensure proper and safe use of equipment, provides techniques and feedback, and answers fitness-related questions;
• Monitors sign-out equipment as well as day-use lockers; checks to ensure equipment is returned and lockers are emptied;
• Inspects, cleans and performs basic maintenance of facility and fitness centre equipment to maintain a safe environment;
• In consultation with the Recreation & Fitness Centre Assistant and the Supervisor, assists with fitness centre orientations and strength training programs design for students, faculty, and staff as well as with fitness centre contests as required;
• Assists set up and take down of required fitness equipment for instructional classes, as required;
• Assists with recreation/activity class registrations as required;
• Performs other related duties similar in scope and complexity.

A current BCRPA Strength Training or Personal Training certification or recognized equivalent certification (CSEP, NSCA) and six months experience working in either a private or publicly run fitness centre, which includes participant orientations of fitness equipment, designing basic workout routines, answering fitness and health questions, and providing spots and safe-lifting tips or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have basic knowledge of how to clean and maintain fitness equipment. Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, a service orientation, and a desire to help facilitate an active lifestyle for all individuals, regardless of ability or fitness level are required.

The core capabilities are required for all positions at the college.

Focus on Students and Their Success (Core)
• We all have a role to play in promoting and supporting students - directly or indirectly - contributing to their success, education and transition as they build their path to the future.

Cultural Alignment (Core)
• Inclusion and respect align with Camosun's traditions of lifelong learning and positive, supportive experiences for all. We examine our individual and institutional cultures and, through indigenization, consider other ways of knowing (thinking), being (approaches), doing (acting), and relating.

Fostering and Nurturing Relationships (Core)
• Fostering and nurturing relationships is at the core of everything we do. Successful workplace relationships take time to develop and include building trust, engagement and collaboration.