Fitness Centre Attendant - Fall 2024 / Winter 2025

at  Western University

ABOUT WESTERN

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the “Western Experience” - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

ABOUT US

Student Experience fosters equitable learning environments in which all students can thrive to their full potential. Through our commitment to integrating research, theory, and practice across all of the programs, resources, and supports we provide, Student Experience leads an ecosystem of people, places, and spaces that empower student thriving. Our vision is for all Mustangs to discover their personalized pathway through Western’s rich, wholistic learning environment; engage in brave conversations with our diverse community on and off campus, and develop the courage to be uncomfortable without fear of failure in order to thrive throughout their degree and after graduation. At Western, the Student Experience portfolio is organized into three inter-dependent pillars that provide the programmes and supports that inspire Western Students to discover themselves; engage with their communities and thrive as learners. These pillars are: Wellness & Wellbeing (comprised of the following departments: Health & Wellness, Student Support & Case Management and Wellness & Equity Education), Sports & Recreation (comprised of the following departments: Recreation & Active Well-being, Sport and Spirit & Connection), and Leadership & Learning (comprised of the following departments: Academic Support & Engagement and Careers & Experience). Professional and student staff working across these three pillars collaborate with student organizations and academic and administrative leaders throughout campus to foster inclusive and wholistic learning environments that maximize the potential of each student.
The Sports & Recreation pillar collectively works to enrich student thriving through a focus on developing leadership and success in sport and recreation. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion we engage Mustangs in active-wellbeing and inspire spirit and tradition in order to strengthen the bonds of the Western community. Our vision is for students to discover balance in their lives and pursue challenges without fear of failure, ultimately enhancing their ability to thrive.
Recreation & Active Well-being includes facilities, programming, and services that promote emotional, mental, physical, social and overall wellbeing through the participation in active living. By participating in programming, students will be encouraged to create and maintain a healthy lifestyle, will have increased self-confidence, improved stress management, and will have enhanced social connections within our community. Recreation also offers experiential experiences for students through our many leadership opportunities. Participation in recreation improves the quality of life and helps to develop a thriving lifestyle for students, staff and faculty during their time on campus and throughout their lives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• First Aid and CPR certification mandatory
• Ability to work minimum of 15 hours per week. Current Kinesiology or Health Science student or other related field.
• A strong working knowledge of strength training and cardiovascular exercise; including knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including demonstrated strong customer service, problem solving and organizational skills are required.
• Strong knowledge of Campus Recreation programs, services, and facilities,
• Ability to use and operate a variety of strength training and cardiovascular equipment.

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

Western Sports and Recreation is seeking passionate, active individuals to join our Campus Recreation team. Fitness Centre Attendants key role is to provide front line supervision for the Fitness Center. The Fitness Centre Attendant will report to the Coordinator of Fitness and Wellness and work to support the daily operations of the Student Fitness Centre while modeling appropriate behaviours essential to fostering an inclusive and equitable community at Western. Successful candidates must have a strong knowledge of our equipment and Fitness Centre policies, as they will be responsible for the orientation of our new members and keeping all members safe. Fitness Centre Attendants are a key contributor in cultivating a sense of community within the Rec Centre that is supportive of building a thriving and equitable campus. This role will support the University’s mission to build an equitable and thriving campus by fostering inclusivity and ensuring classes meet the holistic needs of the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Routine supervision of all fitness areas within the Western Student Recreation Centre.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Recreation Centre policies and procedures.
• Lead in fostering a welcoming community for students of all abilities and provide comprehensive instruction and assistance to all facility users.
• Conduct equipment orientations for facility users focused proactive instruction of the proper and safe use all cardiovascular and weight training equipment.
• Conduct equipment maintenance, including daily inspections, cleaning of exercise equipment and daily safety inspections.
• Responsible for modelling a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation; including knowledge translation and promotion to facility users on various Campus Recreation sponsored programs.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as assigned.