Public Relations Associate Jobs in Alton, IL (NOW HIRING)

A.T. Still University (ATSU) is seeking a non-exempt, part-time Fitness Desk Associate on the St. Louis, MO campus. This position is responsible for working the fitness desk area, cleaning fitness equipment, greeting customers, answering the phone and signing people in. Additional responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, keeping the Fitness Center clean and in line with university standards and assisting guests on the equipment in the Fitness Center as required. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Major Job Duties

• Work a minimum of 3 shifts per week which may include evenings.
• Clean fitness center equipment, including but not limited to, cardio equipment, fitness flooring, equipment mats, bathrooms, and concrete flooring.
• Provide great customer service for guests.
• Instruct guests on how to use both cardio and strength equipment while performing client fitness orientations.
• Keep a neat and clean appearance.
• Be responsible for reading, understanding, and following the guidelines of the recreational facility.
• Be positive, approachable, friendly, and always willing to assist visitors.
• Constantly updates oneself on new information and changes occurring throughout the facility.
• Utilize resources and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment by monitoring the facility constantly and addressing any safety or cleanliness issues immediately.
• Exercise good interpersonal skills by gladly assisting others to accomplish the work of the organization, even if it is outside the scope of regular duties.
• Perform public relations tasks such as answering phones and responding to inquiries.
• Check in and out fitness equipment.
• Act dependably by meeting schedules and deadlines, adhering to policies and procedures, and maintaining an excellent attendance record.
• Enforcement of facility policies and University rules and regulations.
• Report problems, suggestions, or equipment issues immediately to the direct supervisor.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Fitness experience preferred.
• One year related work experience is preferred.
• Have a current American Red Cross CPR and First Aid certification upon commencement of employment.

Skills

• Knowledge of fitness equipment.
• General knowledge of fitness and exercise principles.
• Clerical practices and standards.
• Ability to demonstrate professional public relations skills, and effective interpersonal and communications skills.
• Prioritize tasks.
• Operate office machines and equipment.
• Be trained in new techniques and jobs.
• Problem solve.

Language/Mathematical Skills

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written and oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.
• Reasonable accommodation will be provided as required by law.

Mental and Physical Demands

• Those described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet these demands.

Work Environment

• The indoor environment provides for a safe and healthy work environment and is smoke and drug free.
• Occasionally, it may be humid as well as moderately loud.

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.