FITNESS CENTER ATTENDANT

BUTLER COUNTY FAMILY YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN AS • Cranberry, PA

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About The Position

The Fitness Center Attendant provides excellent customer service in a safe, enjoyable, and positive atmosphere that promotes member wellness. This position supports the YMCA’s work as a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The attendant welcomes, connects with, and supports members and encourages them to participate in and give back to the community.

The role includes maintaining and cleaning equipment, helping members pursue wellness goals, answering questions, building relationships, introducing new members to group exercise communities, and instructing members in proper equipment use. The attendant may also conduct post-enrollment interviews to learn about members’ goals, backgrounds, healthcare needs, abilities, and interests, and to develop plans that address their needs. Staff meetings, approved training, and compliance with YMCA policies and procedures are required.

This is a part-time position of less than 29 hours per week. The schedule includes daytime, evening, and weekend hours. The job involves walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Team player with a positive, service-oriented approach.
• CPR/First Aid/AED certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to perform the physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Required employment clearances before the date of hire: PA Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Certification, FBI Clearance (Department of Human Services), NSOR (National Sex Offender Registry Verification), and Mandated Reporter Training Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean equipment according to schedule and identify opportunities to improve Wellness Center cleanliness.
• Coach members in support of desired behavior changes and check on their progress toward personal and program goals.
• Answer members’ healthy-living questions and maintain working knowledge of wellness topics and trends.
• Build effective, authentic relationships with members and help them connect with one another and the YMCA.
• Introduce new members to group exercise communities based on their health and well-being goals.
• Use tools and information, such as handouts and schedules, to increase member knowledge of wellness and YMCA programs.
• May conduct post-enrollment interviews to understand members’ well-being definitions, goals, cultural backgrounds, healthcare needs, abilities, and interests, and develop plans to meet individual needs.
• Instruct individuals in the proper use of equipment.
• Attend required staff meetings and approved trainings.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those concerning medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership.
• Discounted YMCA programs.
• Employees may be compensated up to $50.00 for clearances, with a receipt, after passing the probationary period.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED