Fitness Attendant
About The Position
The Fitness Attendant follows the YMCA health and fitness guidelines and regularly demonstrates fitness/exercise knowledge and skills. The incumbent will provide orientations to members using the strength training, free weight and cardio equipment in the facility. This role is responsible for instructing members on equipment, helping them achieve their fitness goals by providing good principles and correct safe proper form. The attendant will also work on member retention by providing exercise options and helping members redefine their programs to keep them interested. Greeting members, maintaining a clean and safe environment by wiping down equipment, and keeping the fitness area presentable are key duties. The role involves implementing rules and regulations for safe use of the facility and maintaining the daily management of the fitness center. A professional appearance is required, adhering to the Wellness Coach Dress Code. Building relationships with members and helping them connect with one another at the YMCA is also part of the role. Additionally, the Fitness Attendant will participate in branch recruitment for facility participants or in program promotion events and perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 16.
- Demonstrated customer service and communication skills.
- Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
- Must be able to demonstrate fitness/exercise knowledge and skills.
- Must have thorough understanding of behavior change methodology.
- Ability to build strong relationships with individuals and have empathy for health seekers.
- Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, particularly weekend and evening hours.
- Must be computer savvy and detail oriented.
- CPR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications required within 60 days of employment.
- Ability to complete the following courses within 30 days of hire: Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens and Sexual Harassment training.
- Passion for the YMCA mission and commitment to serving the community.
Responsibilities
- Instructs members on the equipment in that facility, helping them achieve their fitness goals, giving them good principles and correct safe proper form on equipment.
- Shows enthusiasm and professionalism in working with members.
- Works on member retention by providing members with exercise options and helping them redefine their program to keep them interested.
- Greet members as they walk into the fitness center.
- Maintains a safe and clean environment by wiping down equipment, and keeping the fitness area presentable.
- Implement rules and regulations for safe use of the facility and maintains the daily management of the fitness center.
- Maintains a professional appearance at all times by adhering to the Wellness Coach Dress Code.
- Build relationships with members; helps members connect with one another at the YMCA.
- Participates in branch recruitment for facility participants or in program promotion events.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
