Fitness Center Attendant

JOB CLASSIFICATION
Pay grade level: 8
Compensation: $30,562 – $42,022. Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience.
Employee category: Full-Time
Department: Wellness and Fitness Center
Reports to: Director of Wellness and Fitness Center
FLSA status: Non-Exempt
Job Code: TBD (HR only)
Location: Primarily Main Campus, but any other college location as assigned by the appropriate administrator

SUMMARY
Kansas City Kansas Community College (KCKCC) Wellness and Fitness Center (WFC) supports campus-wide efforts to promote healthier lifestyles for students, faculty, staff, and community members through fitness and wellness initiatives. The Attendant helps maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment by providing friendly customer service, following facility policies and college procedures, and assisting with daily tasks such as monitoring equipment, ensuring safety, and supporting members.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
Customer Service & Front Desk Operations

• Greet members, answer questions, and provide accurate information about programs and policies.
• Process membership and program payments, issue receipts, and balance cash drawer in accordance with college procedures.
• Answer phone calls, take messages, and schedule facility orientations.
• Support the sign-in and sign-out process, verifying student, staff, and community memberships.
• Assist with facility tours and new member orientations.

Facility Oversight & Safety

• Open and close the fitness center, ensuring the building is secure.
• Monitor gym and activity areas to promote safe equipment use, policy compliance, and that college procedures are upheld.
• Respond to incidents, injuries, or accidents, and notify appropriate staff or emergency services according to college protocol.
• Enforce rules and help maintain a respectful, safe environment for all patrons.
• Document and report any safety concerns, equipment issues, or incidents.

Cleaning & Equipment Maintenance

• Regularly disinfect equipment and high-touch areas.
• Ensure towels are available by rotating, laundering, and folding them consistently.
• Keep equipment, locker rooms, and common areas clean and organized.
• Monitor gym equipment for damage, report problems, and assist with basic maintenance tasks.

Additional Duties

• Assist with Lost and Found updates and organization.
• Encourage members to secure valuables and support theft reporting procedures.
• Support team members as needed and participate in department and college-wide meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of the Wellness & Fitness Center.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Customer Service & Communication

• Friendly, approachable, and professional when assisting patrons.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to create a welcoming environment that meets the needs of all patrons.
• Comfortable interacting with individuals from various backgrounds and experiences.

Fitness & Safety Awareness

• Basic understanding of fitness equipment and safety protocols.
• Ability to stay alert and respond effectively in emergency situations.
• Familiarity with gym rules and a commitment to enforcing college policies and procedures respectfully.
• Able to recognize and address safety hazards promptly.

Professionalism & Teamwork

• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Willingness to support other team members and contribute to team goals.
• Capable of representing the College at events, meetings, or activities when needed.

Technology & Administrative Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Ability to follow cash-handling college procedures and accurately process transactions. E.g., memberships, food, drink, and apparel, etc.
• Comfortable using phone systems and scheduling tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current CPR certification or ability to obtain certification within three (3) months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree or higher from an accredited institution in Physical Education, Recreation, Exercise Physiology, Health Education, Exercise Science or related field.
• Prior experience in customer service; experience in a fitness or recreation setting
• One (1) year of related work experience.
• Current Personal Training certification from a nationally recognized organization (e.g., NASM, ACE, ACSM, NSCA).

WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, hear, walk, and sit. The employee may occasionally be required to push, lift, or move gym equipment weighing up to 25-50 lbs. This role involves working in a physically active environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

WORK SCHEDULE
This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position. The Fitness Center operates Monday through Friday from 5:30 AM - 7:00 PM (CT), and scheduled shifts will fall within these hours. Must be able to work a variable schedule based on operational needs. This position is based on-site at KCKCC Main Campus.  

TO APPLY

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

• Read the job announcement carefully noting the initial screening date, minimum qualifications, and required information. Note that information contained in your application materials will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Make sure you complete/submit all the documents listed as required.
• If the position lists a required transcript (during the application process) unofficial transcripts may be submitted. However, please note that upon selection for hire, you will be required to submit official transcripts.
• Ensure that your transcripts show that a degree was awarded or conferred if you are stating that it is your highest level of education completed. If you certify your level of education and it cannot be verified from your transcript(s), your application may not be referred to the selection committee.
• Foreign degrees are acceptable provided they have been translated and/or shown to have equivalency to a United States: Associate, Bachelor, Master, or Doctorate level degree.
• Documentation verifying completion of a degree, course work within a discipline, or other educational criteria should be electronically attached (uploaded) to your application.
• Three (3) professional references with phone number and email addresses are required.
• A college selection committee is responsible for application review and interviews. The final candidate(s) selected to be hired will be made by the hiring manager.
• Successful completion of a background check on all persons recommended for employment is required Individual hiring departments may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process.

***This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description may be revised upon development of other duties and changes in responsibilities.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer