Fitness Center Associate, Earlywine Park 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 equipment, ensuring member supplies are available, answering questions and addressing concerns, and encouraging participation in personal training and other YMCA programs. Associates support member retention through communication, motivation, and guidance, and help ensure members can access health screenings, exercise prescriptions, equipment orientations, and program re-evaluations.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be certified in CPR PRO, AED, O2, and First Aid; training may be provided by the Y if needed.
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 a minimum of 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and understanding of current physical education principles preferred.

Responsibilities

Remain visible in the fitness center while providing guidance and support to members.
Encourage members to participate in personal training and other YMCA programs.
Clean cardiovascular and weight equipment.
Ensure towels and full 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 Coordinator/Director and members by completing the Equipment Log.
Maintain an accurate service log and complete routine maintenance as directed by the immediate supervisor.
Assist the Coordinator/Director with implementing fitness events and programs.
Maintain current knowledge of fitness trends, innovations, programs, and ideas.
Handle and resolve 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.
Demonstrate the YMCA character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Keep CPR PRO, AED, O2, and First Aid certifications current, with annual renewal.
Complete additional trainings as needed, such as Bloodborne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment Prevention, and Child Abuse Prevention.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Support member retention through communication, motivation, and support.
Help ensure members have access to health screenings, exercise prescriptions, equipment orientations, and program re-evaluations.