Recreation Attendant - Thrive Fitness (Part-Time)

Position Summary

Responsible for assisting in all areas related to the gymnasium, fitness floor, and related programs in addition to monitoring proper use of equipment, interacting with Thrive guests and assisting with the set up for programs. 

We value the experience and loyalty of our returning employees and recognize their contributions by offering higher pay for each consecutive year they return to the same position. For example, starting pay for new hires is $13.64 per hour. For employees returning for a second year, the hourly rate increases to $14.14, with further incremental increases for additional years up to six. This system rewards dedication and allows returning employees to continue growing with us while benefiting from their prior experience in the role with the City of Lewisville.
Entry: $13.64/hour
Year 2: $14.14
Year 3: $14.65
Year 4: $15.15
Year 5: $15.66
Year 6: $16.16

Essential Functions

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Communicate with fitness floor participants about current and upcoming fitness classes, programs, and events.
• Assists the Recreation Coordinator with certifying youth and teens for use of fitness equipment.
• Assists with programming and monitoring fitness / gymnasium equipment and activities.
• Racks weights as needed.
• Ensures all areas and equipment are kept clean.
• Notifies the Recreation Supervisor or Recreation Coordinator of any facility issues or guest concerns.
• Assists Recreation Supervisor in the maintenance of equipment and troubleshoots any problems that arise with fitness and gymnasium equipment.
• Educates Thrive guests of facility procedures.
• Actively promotes Thrive fitness and programming.
• Observes participant behaviors and redirects negative behaviors.
• Assists with time monitoring of open play.
• Assists with special events and activities.
• Ensures the safety of all facility guests, responds to emergencies, and administers first aid as necessary. 
• Performs Fitness Orientations
• Documents walkthrough checklists and weekly equipment logs. 
• Attends mandatory training and/or meetings.

Position Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Experience: One (1) year of experience in a fitness field preferred. One (1) year of experience in the customer service field preferred.

Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements. 

Licenses and Certifications: Must hold or be able to obtain CPR for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire.

Conditions of Employment: Must be at least 18 years of age. Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and background check. 

Other Requirements: Must have physical ability to accomplish job tasks and be able to work outdoors as required. Must have good oral communication skills and be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills. Skill in use of computers, including Microsoft, e-mail and the Internet.   

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: Must possess mobility to work in a gym environment; strength, stamina, and mobility to perform medium physical work. This position requires the ability to be frequently to constantly active more than 5.5+ hours a day. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. The city of Lewisville has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities, which may be required. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Levels of positions within a class series are distinguished by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, the independence of action taken, the nature of the public contact made, and the impact and span of tasks performed.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.  The City of Lewisville has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Work Hours

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday: 4:30am-9pm
Friday: 4:30am-8pm
Saturday: 7:30am-7pm
Sunday: 8:30am-5pm