Gym Monitor

YMCA of Greater San Antonio Careers•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Gym Monitor supports the YMCA of Greater San Antonio’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Health & Wellness Director or Senior Program Director, this position monitors and regulates gym spaces and activities, including basketball and volleyball games, the racquetball area, and the functional training area. The role carries out program responsibilities in accordance with YMCA policies, goals, and mission, while helping maintain a positive, safe, and welcoming environment for members and participants. The position promotes the YMCA Story, follows YMCA of the USA strength-training and nutritional guidelines, and supports risk management and safety practices. The Gym Monitor also assists with cleanliness and equipment care, reports accidents, participates in required staff meetings, and collaborates with coworkers. The work is performed in a fast-paced office environment and involves extended periods of standing, occasional stooping and bending, and regular lifting of up to 20 pounds.

Requirements

Knowledge of basketball and volleyball rules.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite products.
Complete Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Communications certifications within the first week of hire.
Complete YMCA-approved basic lifesaving skills certifications, including CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen, within the first 60 days of hire.
Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Ability to perform occasional stooping and bending and regularly lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to use keyboards, telephone keypads, and writing utensils.
Visual acuity for reading computer screens and documents and making changes as needed.
Analytical, multitasking, organizational, and time-management abilities, with accuracy, attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to work within deadlines.
Up-to-date technology knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor and regulate the basketball area, including pick-up games and half-court general shoot-around.
Monitor and regulate pick-up volleyball games to ensure members follow policy.
Monitor gym areas, including the basketball court and functional training area.
Help develop and maintain a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.
Follow YMCA of the USA strength-training and nutritional guidelines.
Promote the YMCA Story to people involved in the program.
Maintain clean centers and help monitor the cleaning maintenance crew.
Follow accident reporting procedures and policies.
Follow risk management and safety systems, practices, and training for participants and staff.
Submit key indicator data to the supervisor as needed and perform other duties to achieve group and personal goals.
Clean equipment as directed by the supervisor.
Learn members’ names and welcome them personally.
Attend required departmental and branch/association staff meetings.
Work as a team and assist coworkers in other departments when needed.
Refrain from diagnosing injuries, providing medical advice, or dispensing or endorsing commercial health products, including supplements, vitamins, performance-enhancing substances, and pain relievers.
Perform other duties as assigned.