Fitness Attendant

Opening Statement

The City of Kingston is grateful to experience the traditional territories of Anishinabek (Ah-nish-nah-beg), Haudenosaunee (Ho-den-o-show-nee) and Huron-Wendat (huron-wen·dat). Kingston is a smart, livable city in the heart of eastern Ontario. Its stable and diversified economy includes global corporations, innovative start-ups and all levels of government.

At the City of Kingston, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential elements of a thriving workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team. As we continue to grow, we are dedicated to creating an environment where all employees feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to contribute their best work. The City of Kingston views diversity as its strength and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented communities.

As staff, you play a pivotal role in enhancing people's lives by delivering exceptional, customer-centered services of the highest quality. Within our highly ethical environment, you'll embrace accountability by consistently going above and beyond, actively listening to our customers, creatively addressing their needs, and maintaining unwavering respect for all individuals you serve. As a result, you'll become an integral part of our qualified and dynamic team, recognized for its compassion, excellence, integrity, inclusivity, and adaptability.

Position Summary

The Fitness Attendant responsibilities are to monitor the fitness centre, provide orientations/facility tours and show clients proper equipment use and facility etiquette, clean and maintain equipment, promote the facility and memberships, provide customer service (answer questions, provide information, update files, answer phones and print class lists).

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Greet customers, verify membership or payment;

Provide on-site supervision, fitness equipment orientations, equipment demonstrations, fitness facility tours, monitor participant safety (exercise & use of equipment);

Provide information pertaining to fitness centre programs, memberships and clinics;

Clean and maintain equipment;

Open and/or close the Centre as required;

Promote fitness centre and programs to clients.

Qualifications, Competencies

High School (Grade 12) diploma or equivalent;

1 year certificate in Personal Training, to be maintained at the employee's expense;

Six (6) months experience in a fitness and/or personal training setting;

Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotions, Kinesiology, Health Studies or related discipline an asset;

Possess a valid First Aid & CPR certification, to be maintained at the employee's expense.

Skills, Abilities, Work Demands

Must demonstrate knowledge, familiarity and experience with fitness equipment use and group exercise programs;

Ability to deal courteously and effectively with staff, program participants, members of the general public;

Must demonstrate enthusiasm and the ability to be a self-starter while working independently;

Physically fit in order to meet the physical demands of the position. Required to setup/move/lift fitness class and personal training equipment;

Must be available to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings, holidays in order to accommodate Fitness Centre schedule;

Basic computer knowledge (Microsoft Office) is required;

Recreation registration software knowledge considered an asset;

Must obtain and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (CPIC), including Vulnerable Sector.

Closing Statement

Please apply to Career Opportunities at:

Please inform us of any accommodations we need to make to ensure a barrier-free recruitment experience. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC)and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) at any stage in the recruitment process. We're happy to provide more information if you email us at

Your resumé must demonstrate how you meet position requirements. Please upload to your profile any educational Degrees, Diplomas and/or Certificates that are relevant and required for the position. We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Information collected will be handled in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.