What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitness Assistant position at Lawndale Christian Health Center?
Position Summary
The Fitness Assistant will contribute to the operations of the Lawndale Christian Fitness Center. He/She will assist in providing fitness and health programs for members as well as front desk customer service. He/she reports directly to the Manager of the Fitness Center.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities*
- Assist with day-to-day operations of the facility, with availability to work some early mornings, evenings and weekends
- Assist in maintaining and managing membership accounts
- Ensure all membership records, accounts and statistics are up-to-date and in order
- Evaluate and supervise volunteer staff
- Perform fitness assessments to members
- Develop and implement membership promotion and retention programs
- Assist in planning, promoting and evaluating fitness and health promotion programs
- Assist in marketing and expanding the fitness center and the services offered
- Daily interaction and encouragement to participants
- Assist with general administration of fitness center
- Membership recruitment and retention such as making phone calls to members not attending
- Responsible for establishing order and cleanliness at the fitness center front desk
Required Skills or Abilities*
- General knowledge base in several of the following areas: fitness instruction; personal training; nutrition; group exercise; and weight control
- Excellent customer service and good communication skills.
- Demonstrate competency in leading group exercise a plus
- Computer experience with programs such Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, Outlook, Facebook or like social media & PowerPoint
- Strong team player with a very positive attitude with excellent organizational skills
- Ability to take initiative and work independently and must be personable, empathetic and provide superior customer service
- Good business ethics and skills
- Must be able to multi-task effectively
- Must have the ability to problem solve and trouble shoot
- Able to meet deadlines in a timely fashion
- Ability to organize, direct, and prioritize work appropriately
- Assist in development of bi-monthly newsletter
Required Knowledge, Experience, or Licensure/Registration
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Posses or in pursuit of Group exercise/Personal Training certification from ACSM, ACE, NASM, NSCA, AFFA and/or degree in Exercise Science preferred.