"Fitness Center Specialist"

Job Summary

Incumbents coordinate and monitor exercise activities, classes and programs at the Fitness center.

Essential Functions

• Conducts aerobics, weight training, and other exercise classes; ensures that patrons perform exercises in an accurate and safe manner
• Coordinates exercise and class schedules, and tracks attendance
• Performs minor maintenance on and cleans fitness equipment and machines
• Performs clerical duties, to include performing data entry, record keeping, processing payments and deposits, and stocking supplies
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree (A.S., A.A.) or two-year technical certificate in Physical Education or related area*
• 1 year training or recreation related experience

*Minimum Education Qualification can be substituted with an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of fitness center equipment and machines
• Knowledge of biomechanics principles
• Knowledge of physical and mechanical range of motion principles
• Knowledge of exercise science principles and theories
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Skilled in providing customer service
• Skilled in developing exercise programs for clients
• Skilled in evaluating the physical fitness of individuals
• Skilled in cleaning and maintaining fitness equipment and machines
• Skilled in using a computer and related software applications
• Skilled in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information

Physical Requirements
Positions in this class typically require grasping, hearing, keyboarding, reaching, repetitive motion, standing, talking, visual acuity and walking. The work is sedentary and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement:
Metropolitan Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any person based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, birth, ancestry, national origin, or disability. EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Accommodations:
MCC is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, MCC will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations in all aspects of employment, including the application process. To request an accommodation and/or a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures, please contact the Office of Human Resources.