Join the City of Medicine Hat as a Recreation Attendant!

Temporary | Casual | On-site

Starting at $18.72 /hour

Looking for an opportunity where you can build experience, work with people, and make a positive impact in your community? The City of Medicine Hat is seeking energetic and approachable Recreation Attendants to support the fitness floor at the Big Marble Go Centre, helping create a safe, welcoming, and positive experience for patrons.

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in fitness, recreation, health and wellness, or customer service. You'll provide support and guidance to patrons, help maintain a safe and welcoming fitness environment, and develop valuable communication, customer service, and recreation skills.

We're a team that believes how we work is just as important as the work we do. Grounded in our values - Own It, Team Up, Be Curious, and Service with Care - we're committed to delivering meaningful experiences for our community while supporting each other along the way.

How You'll Own It

- Help create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for patrons using the fitness floor.
- Monitor fitness areas and provide guidance to patrons on the secure and proper use of fitness and recreation equipment.
- Be a visible and approachable resource for patrons using cardio, weight, and other fitness areas.
- Provide information and direction regarding fitness facilities, equipment, programs, services, and facility operations.
- Respond calmly and appropriately to patron concerns, incidents, conflicts, or emergencies.
- Assist with equipment set-up,



maintaining clean and organized fitness spaces, and reporting equipment or facility issues.
- Work collaboratively with fitness, recreation, operations, customer service, and other facility staff to support a positive patron experience.
- Promote a positive, inclusive recreation environment that encourages healthy and active lifestyles.
- Complete assigned operational tasks and contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the fitness floor.

What You Bring

- An interest in fitness, recreation, health and wellness, or working with people.
- Robust customer service skills and a friendly, approachable attitude.
- The ability to communicate clearly and interact positively with patrons of different ages and experience levels.
- The ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-focused when responding to questions or challenging situations.
- A willingness to learn and confidence to provide direction and assistance when needed.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy recreation setting.
- Reliability, initiative, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A commitment to creating safe, inclusive, and welcoming recreation spaces.




- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays as operationally required.

Qualifications

- Minimum 16 years of age.
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification, or the ability to obtain.
- Previous experience working in recreation, fitness, sport, customer service, or community programming is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of the safe and proper use of fitness equipment is considered an asset.
- This position has been identified as Safety Sensitive and requires the completion of a satisfactory pre-employment drug screen.
- For applicants 18 years of age or older, a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check and Intervention Record Check are required as a condition of employment.

Why you'll love working with us We show up with accountability, care, and teamwork - every day, with every person. Our values guide how we work together, serve our community, and support one another so we can deliver exceptional public service.

- Collaborative team culture: Be part of a supportive environment where we Team Up to deliver great community outcomes.
- Career growth and development: We encourage you to Be Curious, offering training and development that fosters continuous learning.
- Competitive total rewards: We Own It by recognizing and rewarding the work that moves our community forward.
- Flexibility & work life balance: Our commitment to Service with Care includes supporting your wellbeing at work and at home.

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📌 Recreation Attendant (Fitness) (Medicine Hat)
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