La Trobe Sport manages sport related facilities and grounds, and delivers sport-centred programs and partnerships, to enrich the lives of those we engage with. The business unit is a key collaborator across the university, using sport and active recreation as a vehicle to drive strategic outcomes and cultivate participation in sport and recreation.
The Gym Attendant position will be based at the Indoor Sports Centre (ISC), La Trobe University, Melbourne Campus (Bundoora). The ISC is home to a range of Health & Fitness offerings including; commercial gym, small group training, and dedicated yoga and reformer pilates studios. There is also an indoor 25m pool, a rock-climbing wall, an indoor multipurpose court, five squash courts and three outdoor tennis courts. Members of the ISC are predominantly residential and non-residential students, staff, alumni and broader community.
The successful applicant will be required to work in a small team of gym attendants from La Trobe Sport to deliver a high-quality experience for all members. The Health & Fitness team is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive environment for its members.
Duties of this role include, but are not limited to:
- Provide excellent customer services to all stakeholders of La Trobe Sport as per our customer service charter.
- Provide high level supervision of the gym facility to ensure the safety of all facility users.
- Undertake PARQ and fitness-based assessments for cliental, assessing their readiness for an exercise training program and implementing a structured session plan that is in accordance with their needs and goals.
- Provide initial first aid treatment within the competencies of acquired training.
- Attend to relevant tasks, checklists and duties associated with gym floor management and upkeep.
- Provide small group training instruction to a broad range of users with varied demographics and abilities.
- Attend and actively participate in training sessions and casual staff meetings relevant to the scope of the gym attendant role. This will include compulsory emergency management training throughout the calendar year, and two gym-based professional development training sessions annually.
