Fitness Center Attendant
About The Position
The Fitness Center Attendant serves as a liaison between participants, members, and professional staff regarding fitness equipment, programs, and policies, and helps ensure participant safety. The role also supports member satisfaction and retention, facility upkeep, and smooth operations, including when branch leadership is absent. All YMCA of Coastal Georgia positions are responsible for upholding the organization’s Judeo-Christian principles by modeling caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The organization has zero tolerance for abuse or mistreatment of consumers in its programs. Employees and volunteers must cooperate with internal and external investigations; failure to do so may result in disciplinary action, up to termination or dismissal.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, or one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Sound working knowledge of accepted fitness practices and standards.
- Ability to develop and implement exercise plans for members.
- Ability to foster positive relationships with staff, peers, and program participants.
- Ability to supervise large groups of participants in a workout environment.
- CPR and First Aid required within 30 days of employment.
- Must pass a criminal background check and obtain authorization to work with children under Georgia Department of Labor and YMCA guidelines.
- Depending on the shift, may need to be at least 18 years old.
Responsibilities
- Instruct members in fitness orientations according to accepted fitness standards.
- Monitor fitness equipment use to help ensure member safety.
- Clean equipment and fitness areas during each shift and before leaving; complete the daily cleaning checklist when scheduled during non-business Welcome Center hours.
- Keep weights properly stored on racks when not in use.
- Monitor equipment and facilities in separate locker and fitness areas.
- Perform additional cleaning and upkeep duties as needed.
- Inspect the facility to help ensure member and participant safety and service.
- When branch leadership is absent, particularly during non-business hours, supervise the facility and help maintain smooth business operations.
- Support YMCA member retention and satisfaction through appropriate customer service.
- Assist with the YMCA Annual Campaign fundraising program.
- Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude with staff, peers, and program participants.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Cooperate with external or internal investigations into alleged abuse or misconduct.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
