Fitness Room Attendant

GENERAL POSITION DESCRIPTION:  The City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department is seeking Fitness Attendants. The ideal candidate is reliable, task-oriented and values punctuality.  Open to ages 15 .

Fitness Attendants focus on the Fitness Center’s cleaning and organizational needs, as well as take feedback and notes from members. Attendants also act as a groundkeeper for other areas of the LORAC, and help set up programming and classes.  

For more information about the Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatics Center (LORAC), visit: https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/parksrec/recreation-and-aquatics-center

• TYPICAL DUTIES:

  • Log all cleaning and organizational tasks daily
  • Be a positive presence in the Fitness Center and all areas of the LORAC
  • Enforce safety rules to all patrons
  • Support the Personal Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors by helping setup/breakdown classes 
  • Communicate incident/injury reports to supervisor 
  • Orientations for members to the weight room
  • General fitness knowledge preferred
  • Must be ages 15

Successful candidates will have:

• CPR/AED Certification (can obtain upon hire)
• Detail oriented and committed to customer service
• Strong verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to be on time to all shifts
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Must be ages 15

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is six months experience in general maintenance work, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and ability to perform the above described duties. Candidates must possess an Oregon Driver’s License and working cell phone. 

Other Requirements: 

• Read, write, perform basic mathematical calculations and follow written and oral instructions. 
• Safely operate hand and power tools. 
• Perform heavy manual labor in sometimes adverse weather conditions. 
• Bend, stoop or kneel for extended period of time. 
• Maintain effective working relationships with other employees, supervisors, and the public. 

Application Process: Visit the City website at www.ci.oswego.or.us/jobs to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. This position is open until filled.

The City of Lake Oswego is committed to fostering a workplace where new ideas and diverse perspectives are valued. This involves hiring a workforce that reflects a variety of skills, expertise, and life experience, including those who may come from a non-traditional background. We will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience that meet the minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. 

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, familial status, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state, or local law. 

As part of our commitment, The City of Lake Oswego will ensure that persons with disabilities are offered reasonable accommodations. Please email your accommodation request to hr@lakeoswego.city before the application deadline.