Volunteer - Fitness Centre Assistant

Volunteer - Fitness Centre Assistant

MNP Community & Sport Centre is passionate about sport, people, and community.

• Our Mission: MNP Community & Sport Centre is passionate about sport, people, and community.
• Our Vision & Values:
  We are a world‑class sport and fitness facility that inspires individuals and athletes to achieve their goals and dreams. We achieve this through the people who work here, and through our values of safety, legendary service, excellence, and innovation.
• We empower our people to continually exceed the expectations of our members, creating meaningful and unique experiences that set us apart from the competition.

The Fitness Assistant Volunteer supports the smooth operation of a fitness centre by maintaining equipment, ensuring cleanliness and organization, and providing assistance to customers as needed. This volunteer position contributes to creating a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for fitness center users.

Reports to: Department Manager & Volunteer Coordinator

This position requires 4 hours per week. Shifts are 1‑4 hours long and typically scheduled on weekday afternoons from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.

• Free facility access based on hours worked.
• Volunteer loyalty program benefits.
• Annual volunteer events—including yearly celebrations.
• Free parking, close to transit with a C‑train and bus stop steps away.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

• Perform regular maintenance tasks for fitness equipment, including cleaning and inspection. Ensure all equipment is in proper working condition and report any issues to the appropriate staff members.
• Maintain a clean and hygienic fitness center environment by regularly cleaning and sanitizing equipment, exercise mats, weights, and related areas. Follow established cleaning protocols and guidelines.
• Assist in organizing and arranging fitness equipment, ensuring proper storage and efficient utilization of space. Return all equipment to its designated area after use.
• Provide coverage at the fitness desk as needed. Greet customers, answer inquiries, hand out equipment, and direct them to appropriate areas or staff members. Assist with laundry turnover.
• Set up and take down recreational equipment (e.g., volleyball nets) and special events.

• Interest in kinesiology, fitness, or a related field.
• Strong organizational skills and an ability to maintain cleanliness and orderliness.
• Attention to detail to identify equipment maintenance needs and ensure cleanliness standards are met.
• Excellent communication skills and a friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Reliability and punctuality to fulfill scheduled shifts and commitments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb and assist in moving heavy sporting equipment.

We value the uniqueness and perspectives of all employees and are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives to create a feeling of belonging for all of our team members. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates. MNP Community & Sport Centre provides support in its recruitment process to candidates with disabilities and offers accommodation to meet accessibility needs.

Please connect with our Human Resources team if you require accommodation within the recruitment process.