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 and supports the YMCA’s mission by helping create a friendly, welcoming, clean, and safe environment. The role includes caring for and cleaning equipment, answering member questions and concerns, and encouraging members to participate in personal training and other YMCA programs. The associate helps promote member retention through communication, motivation, and support, and helps ensure members can access health screenings, exercise prescriptions, equipment orientations, and program reevaluations. Starting pay is $10.00 per hour.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Must be certified in CPR PRO, AED, O2, and First Aid; training is 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.

Responsibilities

Remain visible and provide guidance and support to members in the fitness center.
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 the shift.
Communicate equipment malfunctions to the Coordinator or Director and members, and complete the Equipment Log.
Maintain an accurate service log and complete recommended routine maintenance as directed by the immediate supervisor.
Assist the Coordinator or 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 character values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Keep CPR PRO, AED, O2, and First Aid credentials current, renewing annually.
Complete additional training as needed, such as Bloodborne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment Prevention, and Child Abuse Prevention.
Perform other duties as assigned.