Fitness Attendant

The River Valley Regional YMCA Careers•Williamsport, PA

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Under the guidance of the Wellness Director, and with the help of the rest of the Fitness Attendant staff, a Fitness Attendant staff employee is responsible for all duties related to the fitness area of the YMCA as described in this document.

Requirements

Have a high school diploma, G.E.D., or be in the process of obtaining one.
Have positive experience in a public setting dealing with people.
Have previous knowledge of basic fitness information.
Knowledge, skills, and ability to work with volunteers and staff in a professional and cooperative manner.
Knowledge, skills, and ability to interact with members from infant to adult in a pleasant and friendly manner.
Knowledge, skills, and ability to multitask.
Knowledge, skills, and ability to demonstrate and convey basic fitness knowledge to members.
Knowledge, skills, and ability to complete basic cleaning tasks and duties.
Have, or be in the process of obtaining, CPR, 1st Aid, and Bloodbourne Pathogen Training.
Have, or be in the process of obtaining, YMCA of the USA’s Child Abuse Prevention Training.
Have, or be in the process of obtaining, any other certifications, licenses or registrations that have been mutually agreed upon by the YMCA and the incumbent.
Must have a valid Driver’s License, reliable transportation and have a working phone number where they can be reached (for subbing purposes).

Responsibilities

Helping the Wellness Director to evaluate and train other staff.
Attending all initial and ongoing training.
Accepting ongoing duties/responsibilities assigned by the Wellness Director, including following through to ensure they have been done in a timely and professional manner.
Completing one-time tasks as assigned by the Wellness Director.
Reading all communications to Fitness staff from the Wellness Director.
Subbing for other fitness employees as needed, including filling in as needed when there is no one else available to work a given shift.
Generally helping with the smooth operation of the fitness area and related functions.
Ensuring that all are oriented to fitness equipment.
Completing daily cleaning duties.
Keeping fitness areas neat and safe.
Making sure members pick up their own weights.
Welcoming/greeting/thanking members, guests, and participants.
Making sure all members are in age-appropriate areas.
Filing required documents daily or as needed.
Asking for help when needed and taking a proactive approach to problems.
Being part of a team that helps each other with problems and challenges.
Making sure members and guests are greeted upon entering the YMCA.
Learning and using members’ names.
Ensuring that good customer service is given.
Helping the front desk with tours and selling memberships.
Organizing all fitness areas.
Attending all fitness staff meetings and trainings as required.
Maintaining and distributing the proper YMCA flyers and information.
Helping with the monthly “extra” for members.
Following the policies and procedures established by the Williamsport Branch YMCA.
Being involved in non-departmental YMCA activities that further the mission of the YMCA.
Relating to members the programs that the YMCA offers (and the mission statement).
Reporting any actions by other fitness attendant staff that may be detrimental to the working environment in the fitness centers, the character of the YMCA, or any other actions that do not follow the intent of this job description.