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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
The Ridge Runner Driver will drive and operate the train, along with assisting riders on and off the train. Training will be provided. This position will perform daily operation and maintenance of the train and track. Applicants must be safety conscious, maintain a positive attitude, be outgoing, and willing to work with guests of all ages. We are looking for an enthusiastic, energetic, team player, committed to rider safety and enjoyment.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Responsible for the safe daily operation and maintenance of the train.
Follow all safety precautions as well as comply with all Ridge Runner policies and procedures.
Perform pre-trip inspection of train and track daily. Assure that all aspects of the ride comply with normal safety procedures.
Ability to use of a variety of small hand tools.
Responsible for checking the age for every rider in accordance with the rider policy. Engineer is also responsible for enforcing the accompanying rider policy.
Collection of a ticket for every rider.
Physical ability to drive the train and assist guests on and off the train, in addition to operating the train in a safe manner consistent with operating procedures.
Physical ability to operate train and general duties in all types of weather.
Must be alert and have a quick reaction time to stop the train properly in case of an emergency.
Help to maintain a clean and safe working environment for guests and team members and secure train and depot at the end of each day.
Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.
Must be guest-oriented and enjoy working with the public and solving problems.
Maintain regular attendance.
Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned as needed.
Requirements
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must pass drug screen and criminal background check.
Attendance required to ensure ability to operate train on normal schedule.
Attitude/cooperation: always maintain courteous and professional manner with co-workers and the general public.
Must be able to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time. Requires physical mobility (i.e., the ability to move in and around different areas of the train and depot, hand and arm movement). Requires long hours of standing, walking, and bending.
Must be able to operate and control the train ride.
Ability to follow instructions of supervisor/facility manager in order to adhere to company policies and safety guidelines.
Safely perform job duties that are explained during comprehensive train engineer and safety training.
Interact with customers, including greeting them, taking tickets, enforcing age restrictions, explaining and enforcing safety regulations, and answering general questions.
Must be able to interact well with coworkers.
Competencies
Communication Proficiency
Customer Service Focus to Riders
Responsibility to Job and Riders
Trustworthy and Ethical
Teamwork Oriented
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to all types of weather, noise, and moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. The position regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside conditions that include inclement weather, heat and humidity, and exposure to dust and asphalt.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear and perform hand signals.
This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move items over 70 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The employee will be working indoors and outdoors and is exposed to all types of weather and is exposed to loud noise throughout the day.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time, seasonal position. The season begins Memorial Day weekend and ends the last weekend in September. Days and hours of work are Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., 2 days per week. Hours may vary from this schedule.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required.
Will be trained by Ridge Runner staff members.
Other Requirements
Proof of citizenship and/or eligibility to legally work in the United States.
Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background.
Maintain a professional appearance and attire.
Maintain regular attendance.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
To Apply
To complete an application, please visit the City of Bluefield Municipal Complex at 200 Rogers Street, Bluefield, WV 24701.
OR
Resumes may be emailed to: aheltzel@bluewv.org. Please include position applying for in the subject line.
OR
You may also mail your resume to:
Anthony Heltzel
Director of Human Resources
City of Bluefield
200 Rogers Street
Bluefield, WV 24701
The City of Bluefield is an Equal Opportunity Employer
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary
Successful candidate for this full-time position requires diesel and heavy equipment repair skills and will understand and apply basic and advanced skills to perform routine and more complex operations using tools and equipment appropriate for the position. In addition, will be technically proficient in welding and fabrication, familiar in truck tire repair and fluent with hydraulics. The fleet mechanic will repair, inspect, and maintain services for cars, trucks and equipment in the City fleet. Diagnosing automotive problems, determining their best solutions, and making any necessary repairs to ensure the fleet is running well, to keep the City fleet operating with minimal interruption. This position will report to the Public Works garage.
DUTIES
Coordinates with administration and other trades for the purpose of completing projects/work orders efficiently.
Responsible for supervising shop operations; supervising and participating in all maintenance; assisting mechanics; scheduling, assigning service, maintenance and repair needs; repairing, servicing and maintaining city vehicles; preparing and maintaining maintenance records and files.
Applies a general understanding of the technical concepts, practices, and procedures and a general knowledge of industry standards and government regulations related to the repair and maintenance of electric, diesel, and gasoline industrial trucks.
Plans and accomplishes a complete range of operational assignments and tasks that are generally routine to moderately complex related to repairing of diesel and gasoline powered trucks.
Performs both major and minor repairs related to diesel engines and transmissions.
Reads job orders and observes and listens to trucks in operation to determine malfunction and to plan work procedures.
Diagnoses mechanical problems using charts, technical manuals and previous experience. Works with electronic diagnostic equipment and computer based technical reference materials.
Overhauls gas or diesel engines. Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks, and makes adjustments.
Lubricates moving parts and drives repaired truck to verify conformance to specifications.
Disassembles unit and inspects parts for wear. Repairs or replaces parts such as pistons, rods, gears, valves, and bearings. Overhauls or replaces carburetors, blowers, generators, distributors, starters, and pumps.
Rebuilds parts such as crankshafts and cylinder blocks. Diagnoses, removes, repairs and replaces electrical and suspension components. Installs new ignition systems, changes or recharges batteries, and replaces transmissions and other parts. Rewires ignition system, lights, and instrument panels.
Removes and replaces parts such as fluids, gauges, wheel bearings and seals, tires, door assemblies, lights, valves, water pumps, and hoses.
Relines and adjusts brakes, aligns front end, repairs or replaces shock absorbers, and solders leaks in radiator. Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wipers.
Performs other duties as required, which may include assignments in job classifications other than the primary assignment.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The position lifts heavy objects, walks and stands for long periods of time and sometimes performs strenuous physical labor. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift weights up to 100 pounds. The employee lifts, pushes, pulls or carries objects; uses abdominal and lower back muscles to provide support. The position requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination. The position requires the ability to regularly move arms and legs.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to noise and moving mechanical parts in a repair shop. They could occasionally repair a vehicle on roadsides or at worksites.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 40 hours per week. This position could require longer hours and weekend work.
Travel
Travel is minimal, but primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION
Must be 18 years of age
Current and valid CDL Class A License
Diesel Mechanic Certification / Training
10 Years of experience preferred
Computer Knowledge and the ability to enter, review and update vehicle maintenance logs and work orders
Ability to develop a preventative maintenance plan for the entire fleet
Other Requirements
Proof of citizenship and/or eligibility to legally work in the United States
Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background
Maintain a professional appearance and attire
Maintain regular attendance
Must furnish your own tools
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Rate of Pay
Salary commensurate with experience.
Benefits
Benefits package includes: health insurance, life insurance, retirement, vacation and sick pay, as well as supplemental options, including dental, vision and disability insurance.
To Apply
To complete an application, please visit the City of Bluefield Municipal Complex at 200 Rogers Street, Bluefield, WV 24701.
OR
Resumes may be emailed to: aheltzel@bluewv.org. Please include position applying for in the subject line.
OR
You may also mail your resume to:
Anthony Heltzel
Director of Human Resources
City of Bluefield
200 Rogers Street
Bluefield, WV 24701
The City of Bluefield is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Lifeguard (part-time)
Job Summary
The Lifeguard maintains constant surveillance of patrons in the facility; acts immediately and appropriately to secure safety of patrons in the event of emergency. Provides emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services.
Responsibilities and Duties
Maintain watch over the pool area ensuring a secure and safe environment
Employ accident prevention by enforcing pool rules and regulations
Respond to all injuries, incidents, and emergencies as directed by club policy
Teach private & group swim lesson to kids and adults of all abilities
Assist in the development, implementation and marketing of innovative swim programs
Assist in coaching a competitive swim team
Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of the aquatics center
Qualifications and Skills
Required Qualifications
Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
Current accredited Life Guarding Certification or the ability to obtain the certification at the time of hire
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience life guarding or teaching swim lessons
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications or the ability to obtain the certification at the time of hire
To Apply
To complete an application, please visit the City of Bluefield Municipal Complex at 200 Rogers Street, Bluefield, WV 24701.
OR
Resumes may be emailed to: aheltzel@bluewv.org. Please include position applying for in the subject line.
OR
You may also mail your resume to:
Anthony Heltzel
Director of Human Resources
City of Bluefield
200 Rogers Street
Bluefield, WV 24701
The City of Bluefield is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Status
Open - open and accepting applications
Job Closing Date
Thu, 10/29/2026 - 10:00 AM
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
The police officer primarily protects people and property. Primary duties include controlling traffic, patrolling neighborhoods, responding to emergency calls, writing citations, delivering warrants, arresting violators and submitting incident reports in a timely manner.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Protects citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, apprehending suspects, and monitoring traffic.
Prevents crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; teaching preventive, protective, and defensive tactics; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities; and detaining suspects.
Apprehends suspects by responding to complaints and calls for help, observing violations, and making arrests.
Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and interrogating suspects.
Documents observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
Reports observations and actions by testifying in court.
Fulfills court orders by serving warrants and commitments.
Maintains safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic, enforcing laws and ordinances, investigating accidents, providing escort, and reporting unsafe streets and facilities.
Minimizes personal injury by rescuing and reviving victims and radioing for medical assistance.
Maintains operations by following department policies and procedures and recommending changes.
Ensures operation of equipment by practicing responsible use, completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, notifying supervisor of needed repairs, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by studying applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; practicing skills; and participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Competencies
Ethical Conduct.
Stress Management/Composure.
Problem Solving/Analysis.
Communication Proficiency.
Strategic Thinking.
Teamwork Orientation.
Diversity and Inclusion.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the officer regularly works in outside weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Officer may be exposed to hazards such as being attacked, wounded or even killed by criminals.
Police work can be physically demanding, stressful, and dangerous. Officers must be alert and ready to react throughout their entire shift. Officers regularly work at crime and accident scenes and encounter situations of violence.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk; hear; stand; walk; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and smell.
The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 130 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position regularly requires long hours and weekend work. The City of Bluefield Police Department’s current schedule is 12 hour shifts with 36 hours worked Week 1 and 44 hours worked Week 2. This schedule benefits the officer with a three-day weekend every other week. (Friday, Saturday and Sunday)
Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area travel and overnight may be expected.
Required Education and Experience
High school graduation or GED equivalent.
Current Driver’s License
Probationary officers will be required to attend, complete, and pass 16 weeks of training at the West Virginia State Police Academy.
Additional Qualifications and Expectations
Decision-making
Legal compliance
Handles pressure
Deals with uncertainty
Lifting
Physical fitness
Judgment
Objectivity
Dependability
Emotional control
Integrity
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
For more information visit our Public Safety Career page.
Benefits
Benefits package includes: health insurance, life insurance, retirement, vacation and sick pay, as well as supplemental options, including dental, vision and disability insurance. Visit our Employee Benefits page.
To Apply
To complete an application, please visit the City of Bluefield Municipal Complex at 200 Rogers Street, Bluefield WV 24701.
You may also request an application by email at aheltzel@bluewv.org or kwoody@bluewv.org .
THE CITY OF BLUEFIELD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
The firefighter protects life and property by performing firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials and fire prevention duties. The position maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Performs firefighting activities, including driving fire apparatus, operating pumps and related equipment, laying hose, and performing fire combat, containment and extinguishment tasks.
Performs emergency aid activities, including administering first aid and providing other assistance as required.
Participates in fire drills and attends classes in firefighting, emergency medical, hazardous materials and related subjects.
Receives and relays fire calls and alarms. Operates radio and other communication equipment.
Participates in the inspection of buildings, hydrants and other structures in fire prevention programs.
Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. Performs minor repairs to departmental equipment.
Performs general maintenance work in the upkeep of fire facilities and equipment; cleans and washes walls and floors; cares for grounds around station; makes minor repairs; washes, hangs and dries hose; washes, cleans, polishes, maintains and tests apparatus and equipment.
Assists in developing plans for special assignments such as emergency preparedness, hazardous communications, training programs, firefighting, hazardous materials and emergency aid activities.
Presents programs to the community on safety, medical and fire prevention topics.
Performs salvage operations such as throwing salvage covers, sweeping water and removing debris.
Performs duties as a certified EMT-B, according to criteria and standards set forth by the department.
May participate as an off-duty call-back firefighter when not scheduled to work a normal duty shift.
Assists in department administrative activities as assigned.
Assists in supervising other firefighters as required.
Assists in training new employees as assigned.
Competencies
Ethical Conduct.
Stress Management/Composure.
Problem Solving/Analysis.
Communication Proficiency.
Strategic Thinking.
Teamwork Orientation.
Diversity and Inclusion.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions, including temperature extremes, during day and night shifts. Work is often performed in emergency and stressful situations. Individual is exposed to hearing alarms and hazards associated with fighting fires and rendering emergency medical assistance, including smoke, noxious odors, fumes, chemicals, liquid chemicals, solvents and oils.
The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts, in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. It is reasonably anticipated that the individual will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens and other infectious materials in the course of duties.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, except during certain firefighting or EMT activities when noise levels may be loud.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk; hear; stand; walk; use hands and fingers to feel, handle, or operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell.
The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 130 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work. The City of Bluefield Fire Department’s current schedule is a rotating schedule consisting of 10 - 24 hour shifts per month.
Travel
Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area travel and overnight may be expected.
Required Education and Experience
High school graduation or GED equivalent.
Current Driver's License
Additional Qualifications and Expectations
Must successfully pass a medical exam to accept any job offer.
Must successfully complete EMT-B course and maintain an EMT-B certification in the state of West Virginia.
Must successfully complete and maintain the follow certification in West Virginia:
Firefighter I and II Certification
Hazmat Awareness and Operation
First aid and CPR
Emergency Vehicle Operation Course
Must Successfully complete the Professional Firefighters of West Virginia Apprenticeship Program.
Ability to learn operations of fire suppression and other emergency equipment.
Ability to learn to apply standard firefighting, emergency aid, hazardous materials and fire prevention techniques.
Ability to perform strenuous or peak physical activities during emergency, training or station maintenance activities for prolonged periods of time under conditions of extreme heights, intense heat, cold or smoke.
Ability to act effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the general public.
Ability to make independent judgments that have considerable impacts on the organization.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. For more information visit our Public Safety Career page.
Rate of Pay
Probationary firefighters starting pay is $36,600 with a great benefits package.
Benefits
Benefits package includes: health insurance, life insurance, retirement, vacation and sick pay, as well as supplemental options, including dental, vision and disability insurance. Visit our Employee Benefits page.
To Apply
To complete an application, please visit the City of Bluefield Municipal Complex at 200 Rogers Street, Bluefield WV 24701. You may also request an application by email at aheltzel@bluewv.org.
THE CITY OF BLUEFIELD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Job Title: Bluefield Area Transit Bus Driver
Pay: Starting at $16.00/hour ($17.00/hour with CDL – Class C and P Endorsement)
Schedule: Part-Time with opportunities to grow into Full-Time
About the Role:
Bluefield Area Transit is looking for dependable and compassionate bus drivers to join our team. As a bus driver, you’ll play an important role in helping community members safely travel to essential destinations such as employment, shopping, visiting friends and family, and many others. No previous experience is required, and we will provide paid training including obtaining CDL.
What We Offer:
Starting pay: $16.00/hour ($17.00/hour with CDL – Class C and P Endorsement)
Part-time hours with the potential to become full-time
Great Full-Time benefits package, including:
Health/Dental/Eye insurance
Retirement plan
Paid holidays
Paid sick time
Responsibilities:
Safely operate company vehicles to transport passengers to and from appointments.
Provide courteous, professional assistance to clients, including those with mobility challenges.
Follow schedules and dispatch instructions.
Maintain accurate trip records, mileage logs, and reports.
Qualifications:
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Ability to pass background check and drug screening.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Reliable, compassionate, and safety focused.
Physical Demands:
· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, talk and hear. There are prolonged periods of sitting while driving.
· The driver position often requires guiding wheelchair passengers onto and off of the wheelchair lift and properly securing the tiedowns for the wheelchairs. This could require the driver to bend, stoop, crouch and physically lift up to 25 pounds.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to make a difference while building a rewarding career, apply today.
To complete an application, please visit the City of Bluefield Municipal Complex at 200 Rogers Street, Bluefield, WV 24701.
or
Resumes may be emailed to: aheltzel@bluewv.org. Please include the position applying for in the subject line.
You may also mail your resume to:
Anthony Heltzel Director of Human Resources City of Bluefield 200 Rogers Street Bluefield, WV 24701
Bluefield Area Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer
About the Role: Bluefield Area Transit is looking for dependable and compassionate NEMT drivers to join our team. As a NEMT driver, you’ll play an important role in helping community members safely travel to medical appointments and pharmacies. No previous experience is required, and we will provide paid training including obtaining CDL.
What We Offer:
Starting pay: $16.00/hour ($17.00/hour with CDL – Class C and P Endorsement)
Part-time hours with the potential to become full-time
Great Full-Time benefits package, including:
Health/Dental/Eye insurance
Retirement plan
Paid holidays
Paid sick time
Responsibilities:
Safely operate company vehicles to transport passengers to and from appointments.
Provide courteous, professional assistance to clients, including those with mobility challenges.
Follow schedules and dispatch instructions.
Maintain accurate trip records, mileage logs, and reports.
Qualifications:
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Ability to pass background check and drug screening.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.
Reliable, compassionate, and safety focused.
Physical Demands:
· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is required to stand, talk and hear. There are prolonged periods of sitting while driving.
· The driver position often requires guiding wheelchair passengers onto and off of the wheelchair lift and properly securing the tiedowns for the wheelchairs. This could require the driver to bend, stoop, crouch and physically lift up to 25 pounds.
How to Apply:
If you’re ready to make a difference while building a rewarding career, apply today.
To complete an application, please visit the City of Bluefield Municipal Complex at 200 Rogers Street, Bluefield, WV 24701.
or
Resumes may be emailed to: aheltzel@bluewv.org. Please include the position applying for in the subject line.
You may also mail your resume to:
Anthony Heltzel Director of Human Resources City of Bluefield 200 Rogers Street Bluefield, WV 24701
Bluefield Area Transit is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Summary
The Wellness Floor Attendant will be responsible for the activity in the Bluefield Fitness and Recreation Center, Wellness & Fitness Floor, and will follow all health and fitness guidelines. This individual will provide excellent customer service in a safe, enjoyable and positive atmosphere that promotes member wellness.
Responsibilities and Duties
Ensure safe and risk free environment at all times while meeting the individual needs of the participants
Provide courteous, prompt and sincere attention to members, guests, participants and staff
Maintain appropriate relationships with members, participants and other staff
Communicate and enforce policies and guidelines for the equipment area
Check the appointment book and initial your appointments at the beginning of shift; meet appointment at check-in desk
Conduct wellness evaluation and program recommendations for all new members
Monitor Wellness Center; communicate with members offering suggestion to enhance member workouts, correction of bad form, and providing spots; provide equipment and strength training orientations
Schedule follow-up appointments with members to ensure they are getting the most out of their membership
Maintain a safe, clean and functional exercise equipment area
Document any accidents/injuries/incidents
Record daily use statistics
Work closely with Healthy Living Coordinator to provide a premier member experience
Offer creative ideas and changes to the Healthy Living Coordinator to constantly monitor and improve the wellness program
Attend staff meetings and training sessions; keep all certifications current
Assist with special events
Build relationships and interact with members
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice
Qualifications and Skills
Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission of the Parks and Recreation Department. An enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve members, volunteers, guests, participants and staff to create a culture of service within our Centers Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative
Must be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
Minimum 18 years of age
High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Previous customer service experience is a plus
Fitness or athletic training experience preferred
You must obtain your AED, CPR and First Aid in the first 6 months (training provided by department)
Certifications Required
First Aid, CPR/AED
To Apply
To complete an application, please visit the City of Bluefield Municipal Complex at 200 Rogers Street, Bluefield WV 24701.
Resumes may be emailed to: aheltzel@bluewv.org. Please include position applying for in the subject line.
You may also mail your resume to:
Anthony Heltzel
Director of Human Resources
City of Bluefield
200 Rogers Street
Bluefield, WV 24701
THE CITY OF BLUEFIELD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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