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JOB TITLE:  Fitness Center Supervisor

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  February 1998

 

ORG/POS #:  3380/2942

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To supervise the operations of the City's Fitness Center.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general direction from the Recreation Programs Manager.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Schedules, assigns, and reviews the work activities of full-time and part-time Fitness Center staff members ensuring effective staffing of center and instruction of all classes; acts as backup to staff.

 

2.         Reviews fitness programs on a regular basis to assure the meeting of community fitness needs; formulates and implements new programs or modifications to existing programs.

 

3.         Evaluates Fitness Center programs for cost efficiency and effectiveness based on revenues and expenditures; proposes changes in programs.

 

4.         Prepares and updates operations manuals for Fitness Center programs and equipment.

 

5.         Collects or supervises the collection of Fitness Center fees; deposits collected monies on a regular basis.

 

6.         Maintains computerized records of Fitness Center member enrollments, fees collected, and accounts receivable; prepares monthly reports reflecting those records.

 

7.         Assesses the exercise equipment needed for Fitness Center; makes recommendation for equipment purchase or modification.

 

8.         Prepares bid specifications for the purchase of Fitness Center equipment for review by the Recreation Programs Manager; prepares purchase requisitions for Fitness Center supplies.

 

9.         Ensures the safety of Center staff and program participants.

 

10.       Responds to inquiries and complaints of Center participants.

 

11.       Monitors the Fitness Center's purchases to ensure they do not exceed budgeted amounts; prepares tentative annual budget figures for the Fitness Center.

 

12.       Ensures the maintenance of building cleanliness, grounds, and swimming pools.

 


JOB TITLE:  Fitness Center Supervisor

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13.       Contacts outside agencies, such as the Red Cross to provide special training programs for Fitness Center members.

 

14.       Coordinates conferences, festivals, and other programs conducted at Center.

 

15.       Develops advertising campaigns to attract new Fitness Center members; conducts public speaking to explain the center's programs.

 

16.       Contacts supervisors of other Fitness Centers to inquire about their programs and operating procedures.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Provides general supervision to the Assistant Fitness Center Supervisor.


JOB SPECIFICATION

FITNESS CENTER SUPERVISOR

 

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:  Performs work of considerable difficulty in supervising the operations of the City's Fitness Center.

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  February 1998

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK:  (Illustrative)

 

Schedules, assigns, and reviews the work activities of full-time and part-time Fitness Center staff members ensuring effective staffing of center and instruction of all classes; acts as backup to staff.

 

Reviews fitness programs on a regular basis to assure the meeting of community fitness needs; formulates and implements new programs or modifications to existing programs.

 

Evaluates Fitness Center programs for cost efficiency and effectiveness based on revenues and expenditures; proposes changes in programs.

 

Prepares and updates operations manuals for Fitness Center programs and equipment.

 

Collects or supervises the collection of Fitness Center fees; deposits collected monies on a regular basis.

 

Maintains computerized records of Fitness Center member enrollments, fees collected, and accounts receivable; prepares monthly reports reflecting those records.

 

Assesses the exercise equipment needed for Fitness Center; makes recommendation for equipment purchase or modification.

 

Prepares bid specifications for the purchase of Fitness Center equipment for review by the Recreation Programs Manager; prepares purchase requisitions for Fitness Center supplies.

 

Ensures the safety of Center staff and program participants.

 

Responds to inquiries and complaints of Center participants.

 

Monitors the Fitness Center's purchases to ensure they do not exceed budgeted amounts; prepares tentative annual budget figures for the Fitness Center.

 

Ensures the maintenance of building cleanliness, grounds, and swimming pools.

 

Contacts outside agencies, such as the Red Cross to provide special training programs for Fitness Center members.

 

Coordinates conferences, festivals, and other programs conducted at Center.

 

Develops advertising campaigns to attract new Fitness Center members; conducts public speaking to explain the center's programs.


JOB TITLE:  Fitness Center Supervisor

JOB SPECIFICATION - CONTINUED

 

 

Contacts supervisors of other Fitness Centers to inquire about their programs and operating procedures.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

 

Comprehensive knowledge of physical fitness and aquatics programs, including weight lifting, aerobics, water aerobics, and lifeguard training.

 

Considerable knowledge of the maintenance requirements for physical fitness equipment.

 

Considerable knowledge of the maintenance requirements for swimming pools.

 

Considerable knowledge of the budget process.

 

Considerable knowledge of accounts receivable administration.

 

Skill in the operation and maintenance of physical fitness equipment.

 

Skill in the application of swimming pool chemicals.

 

Skill in the operation of a microcomputer.

 

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, individually and to groups.

 

Ability to evaluate Fitness Center programs for cost efficiency.

 

Ability to collect and deposit Fitness Center fees.

 

Ability to prepare bid specifications for the purchase of equipment.

 

Ability to develop advertising campaigns to attract new Fitness Center members.

 

Ability to direct the work activities of assigned personnel.

 

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: 

 

Completion of a college degree in Physical Education, Recreation Administration or a related area; at least two (2) years of experience in recreation facility management, or a related field; at least two (2) years of supervisory experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.


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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Lifting (lbs.)

50

 

Carrying (lbs.)

50

 

Stooping, Bending

ü

 

Kneeling, Squatting

ü

 

Walking

ü

 

Standing

ü

 

Sitting

ü

 

Climbing, Balancing (e.g., climbing and working from ladder)

 

ü

Use of Hands to Finger, Handle, or Feel

ü

 

Physical Coordination (sequential or simultaneous use of hands, arms, feet, and legs)

ü

 

Eye-Hand Coordination

ü

 

Close Vision (clear vision at 20" or less)

ü

 

Distance Vision (clear vision at 20' or more)

ü

 

Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

ü

 

Depth Perception (ability to judge distance spatial relationships)

 

ü

Hearing

ü

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

The environmental conditions marked below are common to this job:

 

                                                                            YES                                                                            NO

Outdoor Weather Conditions

ü

 

Wet, Humid Conditions (non-weather)

ü

 

Work Near Moving Mechanical Parts

ü

 

Work in High, Precarious Places

 

ü

Fumes or Dust

 

ü

Toxic or Caustic Chemicals

ü

 

Extreme Heat (non-weather over 90º F.)

ü

 

Low Noise (e.g., business office)

ü

 

Moderate Noise (e.g., light motorized equipment such as lawn mowers)

ü

 

Loud Noise (e.g., jackhammer, heavy motorized equipment)

 

ü

 

 

reviewed:          February 1998

updated:           August 2002

analyst: rlc