Fitness Center Associate, North Side YMCA

YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Fitness Center Associate monitors the fitness center while supporting the YMCA’s mission and helping create a friendly, welcoming, neat, clean, and safe environment. The role includes maintaining and cleaning fitness equipment, ensuring supplies are available, answering member questions and concerns, and building positive relationships with members. The associate also supports fitness programs and events and helps promote member retention through communication, motivation, and support. The schedule varies during the YMCA’s hours of operation. The position starts at $10.00 per hour.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Must hold CPR PRO, AED, O2, and First Aid certifications, or be willing to become certified; training is provided by the Y.
Must complete Foundations of Strength and Conditioning within 12 months of hire.
Experience establishing personal relationships.
Strong verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and understanding of current physical education principles is preferred.

Responsibilities

Remain visible in the fitness center and provide guidance and support to members.
Encourage members to participate in personal training and other YMCA programs.
Clean cardiovascular and weight equipment.
Ensure towels and filled spray bottles are available to members.
Re-rack dumbbells and plates during off-peak hours and at the end of shifts.
Report equipment malfunctions to the Director and members by completing the Equipment Log.
Maintain an accurate service log and perform recommended routine maintenance as directed by the immediate supervisor.
Assist the Director with implementing fitness events and programs.
Maintain knowledge of fitness trends, innovations, programs, ideas, and current or upcoming YMCA events and programs.
Handle and resolve member inquiries, concerns, and complaints.
Build and maintain professional relationships with members through a proactive approach, and develop meaningful, sustainable relationships with members, donors, and volunteers.
Attend scheduled staff meetings and all-staff meetings.
Demonstrate the YMCA character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Support member retention through communication, motivation, and support.
Help ensure members can access a professionally conducted health screening, exercise prescription, equipment orientation, and program re-evaluation.
Perform other duties as assigned.