Fitness Centre Attendant

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

Student Experience fosters equitable learning environments in which all students can thrive to their full potential. Through our commitment to integrating research, theory, and practice across all of the programs, resources, and supports we provide, Student Experience leads an ecosystem of people, places, and spaces that empower student thriving.

Responsibilities

Purpose of Role:
Western Sports and Recreation is seeking passionate, active individuals to join our Campus Recreation team. Fitness Centre Attendants key role is to provide front line supervision for the Fitness Center. The Fitness Centre Attendant will report to the Coordinator of Fitness and Wellness and work to support the daily operations of the Student Fitness Centre while modeling appropriate behaviours essential to fostering an inclusive and equitable community at Western.

• Routine supervision of all fitness areas within the Western Student Recreation Centre.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Recreation Centre policies and procedures.
• Lead in fostering a welcoming community for students of all abilities and provide comprehensive instruction and assistance to all facility users.
• Conduct equipment orientations for facility users focused proactive instruction of the proper and safe use all cardiovascular and weight training equipment.
• Conduct equipment maintenance, including daily inspections, cleaning of exercise equipment and daily safety inspections.
• Responsible for modelling a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation; including knowledge translation and promotion to facility users on various Campus Recreation sponsored programs.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• First Aid and CPR certification mandatory
• Ability to work a minimum of 15 hours per week. Current Kinesiology or Health Science student or other related field.
• A strong working knowledge of strength training and cardiovascular exercise; including knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated strong customer service, problem solving and organizational skills are required.
• Strong knowledge of Campus Recreation programs, services, and facilities,
• Ability to use and operate a variety of strength training and cardiovascular equipment.

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre.

Background Checks

Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment.

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.