Cardio/Weight Room Attendant (Part-time)

Job Summary

The Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services department is responsible for building a healthy, inclusive and vibrant City, as well as ensuring that communities, residents and visitors have access to the recreation and cultural places, programs, events and services that allow them to experience all the benefits the City has to offer, and overseeing Buildings and Facilities Management for improved service delivery integration, ensuring the best possible client experience in City facilities.

You are responsible for overseeing and assisting customers with the use of a City of Ottawa cardio or weight room facility or site.

Education and Experience

Completion of Grade 10

Minimum of 1 year of experience working with the public and providing service to customers in a recreational facility environment

Certifications and Licences

Current Standard First Aid, CPR and/or AED certificates

AODA Customer Service/IASR Training

Knowledge

Demonstrates a working knowledge of the Department's facilities, programmes and policies

Demonstrated knowledge of fitness programs and the use of fitness equipment

Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

Asset:

• Knowledge of corporate computer software
• Base knowledge of safe exercise practices, including the use of equipment
• Cash handling training provided by the City of Ottawa

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated effective decision-making and judgement
• Ability to work effectively in both a team setting and independently with minimum supervision
• Positive and effective communication and customer service skills
• Demonstrated leadership abilities
• Ability to relate positively and effectively with a wide diversity of people
• Displays initiative, reliability and flexibility
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Employment Details

Requisition ID: 23123

Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.

Service: Community Rec, Culture & Sport Services

Employment Type: 1 or more Part-time Continuous Positions – up to 24 hours per week

Affiliation: CUPE 503 PT - RC & Aquatics/CUPE 503 PT Rec

Salary: $18.247 - $19.314 per hour (2024 rates of pay)

Shifts: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Location: Various locations, Ottawa, ON

Job Category: Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services

Application Close: 06/06/2027

What You Need to Know

Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.

Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa's satisfaction. Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters (Level 2) check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3).

Equity and Accessibility

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca.