Fitness Desk Rep Gym Opener

The Fitness Desk Representative Gym Opener is responsible for offering outstanding customer service, as well as monitoring of the strength and cardiovascular areas of the Fitness Center by providing safe and appropriate fitness information to Spooky Nook Sports members and guests.  

Required Availability: Consistent availability for shifts that begin 5:00am Tuesdays and Thursdays 

NOTE: Because this position will involve routine interaction with children, all candidates must successfully obtain the following clearances PRIOR to beginning employment: 

1. PA State Police criminal history record, 
2. PA Child Abuse Clearance, and 
3. FBI Fingerprint-based criminal history clearance. 

If you do not already have these, please follow this link to begin the process of obtaining your clearances: 

http://www.keepkidssafe.pa.gov/resources/clearances/index.htm. We recommend obtaining these as soon as possible to ensure your employment can begin promptly, as results may take up to 4 weeks to arrive. You must possess the “Employment” versions of each clearance and not the “Volunteer” versions.  

Benefits

Working at the largest indoor sports complex in North America is an experience that compares to no other. The atmosphere is filled with energetic excitement that provides an uplifting ambience throughout the facility. The Nook takes pride in its friendly, guest-focused team members that make kindness contagious and help others succeed. 

As a Part-Time team member of the Nook, you will enjoy:  

• Free individual membership to our massive 80,000+ sq. ft. fitness center, including all the equipment you need to fit almost any training program. Membership also includes all group fitness classes. (Upgrade to family membership at 50% off the total price). 
• 1.5x your hourly rate of pay for holiday hours worked  
• 35% discount on food and beverage purchases, including our upscale restaurant, Forklift and Palate 
• 50% discount on Tuesdays at the Forklift and Palate Restaurant 
• 35% off all Nook apparel 
• Free child watch (3 hour increments) 
• Discounts on birthday parties, personal training, event space rental, and more! 
• Discounts at participating local restaurants and businesses 

Essential Job Functions

• Welcome, assist and interact with members using the fitness center 
• Scan in members to the Fitness Center and verify membership 
• Demonstrate the proper technique on how to use the cardiovascular and strength training equipment 
• Test all cardiovascular and strength training equipment daily 
• Perform daily, weekly, and quarterly cleaning of member desk, cardiovascular, and strength training equipment 
• Take prospective members on facility tours and assist in the sale of memberships 
• Schedule member orientations and program design appointments for new members 
• Know and enforce all Fitness Center policies, procedures and rules in a consistent, fair and firm manner  
• Answer calls and emails directed to the Fitness Center 
• Maintain proper level of clean and folded towels, and other supplies such as water for fitness center members 
• All other duties as assigned 

Qualifications

• PA Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance: Must be dated within the past 5 years and specifically for employment (not volunteer). NOTE: If you do not have already these clearances, you will be provided with instructions when an offer of employment is made. Results can take up to 4-6 weeks. Both clearances must be presented before employment can begin. 
• Must be 18 years of age or older 
• Minimum 6 months of experience in a customer service role 
• Current CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications 
• Fitness industry experience including working knowledge of fitness center equipment (preferred)
• Previous fitness sales experience (preferred)
• Dependable transportation to and from work 
• Language skills: Fluent knowledge of the English language; including the ability to read and interpret written information and speak and understand verbal communication  
• Authorized to work in the United States 
• Highly dependable with a history of consistent attendance and punctuality 
• Brings integrity to every interaction, takes initiative to jump in where needed, lifts up teammates to win together, and creates an environment where positivity and kindness shape every guest experience. If that sounds like you, learn more about joining our team on our careers page.

Working Conditions

• Physical requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the team member will be regularly required to perform physical activity that includes moving about the work area, standing, sitting, bending, reaching with hands and arms, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing and smelling. The team member will be frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. He or she is required to have the visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. 
• Lifting requirements: The team member will be required to lift, push, pull, lower and/or move up to 50 lbs occasionally.  
• Noise Level: The noise level in this environment is typically variable.