Employment Opportunities

Fitness Attendant
Date Posted: 8/18/2011
Wage: $7.25/hour
Vacancies: 10
Department: Parks & Recreation
Interviews: 9/13/11
Closing Date: 9/8/11

JOB SUMMARY
Under the immediate supervision of the Recreation Director. Responsible for performing general fitness
center supervision. Must ensure that a high level of cleanliness, quality, and service is achieved and
maintained. Part-time position, 15-20 hours per week.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represents Highland Parks and Recreation in the most positive manner with current staff, Park Board
  and Town Council Officials, and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of
  staff and other customers of our service. Learns and uses operating practices of the Highland Parks and
  Recreation Department.
• Upholds our mission "to enrich the lives of our residents by providing leisure facilities, programs and
  services in a clean and safe environment for all ages."
• Inspects assigned centers, assesses the working condition of equipment to ensure effective operations
  that meet the goals and objectives of the program activities.
• Handles confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Provides visible patrols in an attempt to prevent incidents and accidents within the Fitness Center.
• Confronts inappropriate behavior, documents incidents, and refers policy violators as needed.
• Refers citizens to fitness programs that best meets their needs.
  

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in assigned areas.
• Participate in mandatory staff orientation, training, meetings and ongoing education.
• Regular inspections and recommendations to the facility.
• Provide and monitor individual guidance and motivation to customers to enable each one to perform to
  his/her fullest potential.
• Perform Quality Assurance Inspections as assigned. Ensure high quality percentage of cleanliness is
  maintained in areas of assignment.
• Ensure that all equipment is clean and professional in appearance at all times.
• Participate in department safety and maintain a safe work environment at all times.
• Report all unsafe equipment and acts to appropriate Director.
• Assure that the integrity of security at the facility is maintained at all times.
• Communication with staff and other departments and administration.
• Serve as first responder to patron-related medical issues.
• Assist clients with membership contract options.
• Check-in clients as they enter the fitness center.
• Enforce Highland Parks and Recreation Department policies and procedures.
• Participate in on-going marketing and membership drives.
• Other tasks as assigned by Recreation Director.
  

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma required. College degree or equivalent work experience preferred.
• At least one year of experience in Physical Education/Sports Medicine/Physical Training or other related
  field with high customer/client contact required. Preferred certifications: AFAA, ACE, ACSM, NSCA.
• Demonstrated progressive growth in the field of fitness and wellness and facility maintenance preferred.
• Strong work ethic, intense drive, and initiative for quality and customer service.
• Exhibit responsibility, flexibility and leadership.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent listening and empathy skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills both one-on-one and in group situations.
• Ability to function appropriate under stressful conditions. Good stress management skills required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written format and oral presentations.
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills and an ability to prioritize.
• Ability to maintain organization in a changing and stressful environment.
• Ability to work cooperatively with patrons, staff, Town Council and Park Board officials.
• Ability to interpret general rules and regulations.
• Ability to enforce rules and regulations firmly and fairly.
• Preferred certifications: AFAA, ACE, ACSM, NSCA.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to pass a background check; able to meet physical requirements (walk for extended periods,
stand for extended periods, run when necessary, lift up to 50 lbs with no assistance); good verbal and
written communication skills, preferred age of 21 years or older; valid Indiana Driver's license. Must be
certified in CPR, First Aid & AED prior to start date.

WORK HOURS

• 6 a.m. - 10 p.m., Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
  (summer hours 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun.)
• This position is subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.
• At the Dept.'s Discretion, the Work Location and Work Days/Hours May Be Subject to Change.
• This position can be closed at any time.
  

BENEFITS
This part-time position has no benefits.

WORK LOCATION
Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln Street, Highland, IN 46322

Parks Employment Application

JOB OVERVIEW:
Under the immediate supervision of the Facilities Supervisor, responsible for the facility needs of the Highland Public Works Facility and Highland Municipal Building. Responsible for exemplifying professional demeanor and customer service skills. Part-time position, 30 hours per week. Responsible for performing general cleaning and light maintenance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Represents Town of Highland in the most positive manner with current staff, Town Officials, and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of staff and other customers of our service. Learns and uses operating practices of the Public Works Department.

• Clean rooms and offices by wiping down tables, vacuuming, spot cleaning carpet, mopping tile floors.
• Cleans restrooms: toilets, sinks, floors, mirrors, takes out trash, replenishes supplies (toilet paper, dish soap, etc.)
• Empties trash cans and properly places trash in the designated dumpsters.
• Cleans windows, dusts glass cases & window sills, etc.
• Change light bulbs, complete minor repairs to doors, unclog toilets, adjust dripping faucets, etc.
• Remove snow and put down salt along sidewalks/building doorways during winter months.
• Handles confidential information with tact and discretion.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
High School diploma or equivalent; basic cleaning skills; ability to work cooperatively with patrons, staff, Town officials; ability to work autonomously; attention to detail required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to pass a background check; able to meet physical requirements (walk for extended periods, stand for extended periods, lift up to 60 lbs with no assistance); good verbal and written communication skills, minimum 18 years of age; valid Indiana Driver's license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Medium

WORK HOURS:
4 p.m.-10 p.m., Monday-Friday
This position is subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.
At the Dept.'s Discretion, the Work Location and Work Days/Hours May Be Subject to Change.
This position can be closed at any time.

BENEFITS:
This part-time position has no benefits.

WORK LOCATION:
Highland Municipal Building, 8001 Kennedy Avenue, Highland, IN 46322
Highland Municipal Building, 3333 Ridge Road, Highland, IN 46322

Town of Highland Employment Application

Janitor
Wage: $7.25 per hour
Date Posted: 8/9/11
Closing Date: 8/16/11
Department: Parks & Recreation

JOB SUMMARY
Under the immediate supervision of the Recreation Director, responsible for the facility needs of the Lincoln
Center building, parking area, and areas adjacent to the Lincoln Center. Responsible for exemplifying
professional demeanor and customer service skills. Part-time position, 20-30 hours per week. Responsible for
performing general cleaning, room set-ups, and light maintenance.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Represents Highland Parks and Recreation in the most positive manner with current staff, Park Board
  and Town Council Officials, and the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group of
  staff and other customers of our service. Learns and uses operating practices of the Highland Parks and
  Recreation Department.
• Upholds our mission "to enrich the lives of our residents by providing leisure facilities, programs and
  services in a clean and safe environment for all ages."
• Attends monthly staff meetings.
• Inspects assigned centers, assesses the working condition of equipment to ensure effective operations
  that meet the goals and objectives of the program activities.
• Provides visible patrols in an attempt to prevent incidents and accidents within the Lincoln Center and
  surrounding property.
• Prepare rooms for meetings by setting-up tables and chairs.
• Clean rooms after meetings by wiping down tables, vacuuming, spot cleaning carpet, mopping
  tile floors.
• Breakdown tables and chairs after meetings are completed. Assesses the condition of the rooms and
  reports any damages to the Recreation Director via "Janitor's Duty Log."
• Cleans restrooms: toilets, sinks, floors, mirrors, takes out trash, replenishes supplies (toilet paper, dish
  soap, etc.)
• Empties trash cans and properly places trash in the designated dumpsters.
• Cleans windows, dusts glass cases & window sills, etc.
• Change light bulbs, complete minor repairs to doors, unclog toilets, adjust dripping faucets, etc.
• Remove snow and put down salt along sidewalks/building doorways during winter months.
• Checks in with Recreation Supervisor at the beginning of shifts.
• Completes daily duty logs, work order requests as needed, and communicates regularly with Building
  Supervisors during each shift.
• Handles confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Refers citizens to community programs that best meets their needs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
High School diploma or equivalent; knowledge of Highland Parks and Recreation regulations; ability to work
cooperatively with patrons, staff, Town Council and Park Board officials; ability to work autonomously;
attention to detail required.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to pass a background check; able to meet physical requirements (walk for extended periods, stand for
extended periods, lift up to 60 lbs with no assistance); good verbal and written communication skills, minimum
18 years of age; valid Indiana Driver's license. Must be certified in CPR, First Aid & AED within 90 days of
start date.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Medium

WORK HOURS
• 4 p.m. – 10 p.m., Monday - Friday; 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday & Sunday
• This position is subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.
• At the Dept.'s Discretion, the Work Location and Work Days/Hours May Be Subject to Change.
• This position can be closed at any time.

BENEFITS
This part-time position has no benefits.

WORK LOCATION
Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln Street, Highland, IN 46322

Parks Employment Application