Job Description
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively impacts the lives of people in your community. Imagine sharing your passions and unique talents to build a better future for yourself and others. This is what it means to work at the Y. The Y offers more than a job. We offer the chance to make a difference in a fun, flexible environment, where our mission and values drive every decision we make.
POSITION DESCRIPTION: - Responsible for working the Fitness Floor, shifts are available 4:45am-9pm. Currently seeking daytime employees (9am-5pm)
- To monitor the fitness center at all times while positively supporting the YMCA and its mission.
- Contribute to creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, by maintaining a neat, clean and safe environment.
- Proper maintenance and care of equipment, including regular cleaning is also a necessary and answer member questions or concerns at all times.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: - Remain visible at all times while providing guidance and support for members in the fitness center
- Make an active effort to encourage members to participate in personal training or other YMCA programs
- Clean all cardiovascular and weight equipment
- Ensure that towels and full spray bottles are available to members
- Re-rack dumbbells and plates during off-peak hours and at the end of shift
- Communicate with the Coordinator/Director and members when equipment malfunctions by completing the Equipment Log
- Maintain an accurate service log, completing the recommended routine maintenance as directed by immediate supervisor
- Assist Coordinator/Director in the implementation of fitness events and programs
- Maintain current knowledge in fitness trends, innovations, programs, and ideas
- Handle and solve member inquiries, concerns, and complaints
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with members through a proactive approach
- Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers
- Maintain knowledge of current and upcoming YMCA events and programs
- Attend scheduled staff meetings and all-staff meetings
- Accept and demonstrate the positive character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility
- All other duties as assigned
EFFECT ON END RESULTS: Increase member retention through communication, motivation and support to members. See that all members have access to a professionally conducted health screening, exercise prescription, appropriate equipment orientation and program re-evaluation.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: - Must stay current in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
- Must complete all required Annual Compliance Trainings within 30 days of hire and renewed annually
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Knowledge and understanding of current physical education principals preferred.
- Experience establishing personal relationships
- Strong verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
- Required to lift excessive weigh (minimum 50 pounds)
Salary Description
$10.00 per hour
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,