Job Summary
At Running Zone, our team members are our most valuable assets. We look for enthusiastic, motivated team players who are passionate about our local running and walking community to inspire others to stay healthy and active. As a Fit Specialist, you will assist customers of varied backgrounds and ensure an excellent experience for all.
Benefits/Perks
Compensation varies with experience. Additional benefits may include:
- Employee Discount
- Periodic free shoes and other products
- Fun and Energetic Environment
- “Work Anniversary” bonus
- Race registration fees covered up to $100 per year (some conditions apply)
Responsibilities
- Provide a consistently high level of customer service for a wide variety of customers and their footwear needs- from runners and walkers to everyday/comfort footwear customers.
- Provide a customized fitting experience, asking the right questions to ensure the customer gets the best shoe (and other products) for them.
- Ability to multi-task and work calmly under pressure is key
- Provide general information about running, training programs, upcoming events, etc.
- Maintain storefront through regular cleaning and organization
- Assist manager(s) with opening and closing responsibilities
- Assist event staff with responsibilities and events as needed
- Attend periodic staff meetings/workshops
- Other duties as assigned by the owners or managers
Primary hours: Weekend shift (Saturday 10-5pm, Sunday 11-5pm).
Additional hours during the week will vary with seasons (store hours from 10am-6:30pm).
Applicants should be able to commit to 20 hours per week or Saturday is required.
Qualifications
- Outgoing personality and eager to learn
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule
- Previous customer service or retail experience preferred, but not required.
- Outdoor/endurance activity experience preferred, but not required.
- Willingness to work well in a team environment
- Eligible for employment in the United States
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to read, count, write, and communicate clearly and effectively
- Understanding of sales techniques and best practices in customer service
Serving Brevard’s Running and Fitness Community
Voted one of the Top 50 running stores in the U.S. multiple times since opening in 2003, Running Zone has been serving the running and fitness community, primarily in Brevard County, for more than 20 years. Running Zone is the leader in running, walking, fitness and multi-sport solutions.
Our goal is to promote exercise and fitness in our community primarily through running, jogging, walking, and related educational programs and publications.
Our Community
The founders of Running Zone have organized numerous running and walking events in Brevard County since 2003 and donated proceeds from these events to various nonprofit organizations.
In September 2008, Running Zone Foundation, Inc., a 501 (c) (3) not for profit organization was created to formalize the commitment to health and fitness programs in Brevard County. In 2020, Running Zone Foundation expanded into Indian River County and is now offering 17 events in both counties.
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