Fitness Coordinator

YMCA Of South Hampton Roads•Virginia Beach, VA

About The Position

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of children in your community. Working at the YMCA you’ll discover more than a job – you will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the community. WHY WORK FOR THE Y The Y is a dynamic and diverse human service organization committed to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a team effort, right down to our members. The care and concern we show for our members is our success gauge. In order to maintain our success, we must recruit and hire the best employees in the area. The Y commits itself to doing so by providing our employees competitive wages, benefits and opportunities for advancement through our training programs and internal promotions. OUR CULTURE Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. POSITION SUMMARY Under the supervision of the Regional Fitness Director the Fitness Coordinator will assist in all aspects of fitness programs (personal training & group fitness) to include hiring and supervision of Personal Trainers and Group Fitness Instructors. This position will schedule group fitness classes and coordinate trainers schedules to meet the needs and demands of the membership. This position will be responsible for leading and coaching their staff team in the delivery of an outstanding member experience. This position’s time is split between instructing, training, and administrative work.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years’ experience in related field; YMCA experience preferred.
Minimum of 2 years’ supervisory experience.
Nationally recognized ( ACE, AFAA, NASM, ACSM, etc) fitness certifications required
Certification of CPR/First Aid/AED/O2.
Complete and maintain required trainings to include but not limited to: New Employee Orientation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention (CAP), and Sexual Harassment upon hire and annually thereafter.
Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

YMCA experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the YMCA’s policies.
Responsibilities include assisting in interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Support the mission, vision and goals of the YMCA.
Promote a professional work environment through character development by modeling the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
Lead in a manner that advances our cause to strengthen the foundations of community through programs that focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Assist in supervising, training and scheduling of group exercise staff and personal trainers
Oversee the implementation of the daily operations of the Group Exercise Personal Training program.
Work with the Regional Fitness Director to execute MOSSA Launches when new releases are made.
Responsible for updating and maintaining the communication between staff and leadership.
Assist in planning and conducting staff meetings. Attend all staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Act as a leader in emergency situations. Report any accidents or incidents according to Emergency Action Plan. Ensure all members, guests, and program participants are in a safe environment and actively follow branch Emergency Action Plan).
Will play an active role in the center annual giving campaign. This includes recruiting volunteers, securing pledges, and helping with events.
Assist in organizing, planning, promoting and scheduling Fitness events and special programs.
Maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in the field of health, fitness and wellness programming.
Manage personal trainers clients records
Maintain group and water exercise attendance records.
Communicate with the Regional Fitness Director regarding any trends.
Carry out other related duties as deemed necessary by the Fitness Department and Family Center operations to ensure an excellent member experience.
Teach a specified number of classes per week or train a specified number of clients per week, as agreed upon with the Regional Fitness Director.