Recreation Attendant

MISSION STATEMENT 

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

KROC CENTER MISSION

In keeping with the mission of The Salvation Army, The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center provides facilities, programs and services that strengthen, encourage and enrich children, adults, and seniors through positive life-changing experiences.

SUMMARY/PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Recreation Attendant will be responsible for overseeing members and guests as they participate in fitness and sports programs and activities in the fitness center and gymnasium. The Recreation Attendant will be primarily responsible for ensuring the safety, cleanliness, and dedicated customer service of the fitness and sports areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

1. Proactively ensure a safe recreation environment for all Kroc Center staff, volunteers, members and participants, enforce all safety and other rules and regulations, and utilize systems to safeguard facilities, supplies, and equipment.
2. Project a friendly, customer-service oriented attitude, serving as an ambassador for the customer-focused initiatives of the Kroc and actively interacting with members and guests.
3. Answer basic fitness, sports, and facility-related questions and aid members and guests as necessary.
4. Provide / assist with equipment setup and tear down for programs, and assist with providing orientations and tours.
5. Utilize systems for timely and accurate record keeping, including statistical reports and other areas as directed.
6. Ensure the attractive appearance, operational function, and general upkeep of the fitness and sports facilities including equipment and furnishings, and complete cleaning and preventative maintenance tasks in the fitness center and gymnasium.
7. Support promotional strategies to increase fitness programs attendance and revenue.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 years of experience working with youth and adults in a sports and/or recreation setting.

- OR -

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: First Aid, CPR and AED Certification for Adult, Child, and Infant within 90 days of hire.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a self-motivated and self-directed schedule. 
• Ability to address multiple projects in a timely manner while being responsive and detail oriented.
• Ability to interact with co-workers and the public in a positive, professional manner.
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds and circumstances. 
• Ability to work in a team setting with other professionals. 
• Exercise good judgment in personal actions, personnel management, and business matters.
• Strong computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office products, e-mail

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:  Work environment characteristics described at this Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Division Kroc Center are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The duties of this job will be performed in various settings within a community center including a fitness center and gymnasium, where the noise level is usually moderate to loud and conditions may be warmer and more humid than a normal office environment.

For other duties of this job, such as outdoor special events and community center activities, the employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  The noise level in the work environment at these events is usually moderate to loud.

This position requires the employee be available to work days, weeknights, weekends, and holidays as required.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that as an employee of The Salvation Army they will support its religious mission.