Fitness Assistant

Position Title: Fitness Assistant 
Location: New London Recreation Center - New London, CT
Type: Part time and Part Time Plus (Part Time Plus - 30-39 hours per week/includes full benefits) Positions Available. Start date, 6/16/25. 

Summary: 
We improve life and we’re here to serve. What you do is something special and contributes towards improving health within the New London community. Join our team of full time and part time team members at the New London Community Recreation Center, a new 57,000 square foot facility managed by Power Wellness. We specialize in managing state-of-the-art fitness and recreation centers for municipalities, hospitals, community colleges and foundations nationwide. Our 2,100 team members in 14 states are committed to excellence in fitness, wellness and recreation services that prioritize youth, family and senior programming.  

The part time Fitness Assistant is responsible for providing the highest level of customer service for members and guests by maintaining order and safety on the fitness floor. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 
1. Oversee all interactions on the fitness floor and maintain a safe environment for all members and guests of the center. 
2. Schedule all appointments for fitness assessments, orientations and follow up appointments complying with established protocols. 
3. Provide fitness floor supervision, orientations and basic exercise instruction for members and guests. 
4. Arrive as first responder to all medical emergencies with urgency, bringing AED and additional first aid supplies. Complete incident report for all medical emergencies. 
5. Assist in the planning and implementation of member retention programs. 
6. Promote and effectively sell all ancillary services including, but not limited to personal training, medically integrated programs, wellness coaching and nutrition services. 
7. Maintain knowledge of all events and activities within the center. 
8. Perform facility rounds every 30-60 minutes including monitoring of all pool, locker rooms and fitness related areas. 
9. Perform opening and closing procedures on weekdays, weekends and holidays as scheduled. 
10. Maintain cleanliness of fitness areas and equipment, inspect equipment and upholstery and report any required maintenance or repair, removing the equipment from service until maintenance is completed. 
11. Ability to lift 45 pounds. 
12. Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications: 
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.  
• High School diploma or GED required. 
• Enrolled in a health-related, exercise science, kinesiology, or physical education program and working towards a bachelor's degree preferred. 
• Prior part time work experience or an internship in the fitness industry preferred. 
• Must be outgoing, personable and have the ability to motivate members and actively teach assigned courses. 
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire (provided by Power Wellness) 
• Nationally recognized NCCA accredited certification preferred. 
• Certification for some specialty group exercise class instruction is required as needed. 
• Must possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, and the ability to work with members in a positive, service based manner. 
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a controlled and professional demeanor. 
• Proficient computer skills.