Gym Monitor

YMCA of Greater San Antonio•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 and the functional training area. The Gym Monitor carries out program responsibilities in accordance with YMCA policies, goals, and mission, and helps provide a positive, safe, and nurturing environment for members and participants. The role involves monitoring activity and policy compliance, maintaining clean centers and equipment, following safety and risk-management procedures, attending staff meetings, and supporting colleagues as needed. The position also includes communicating the YMCA story, welcoming members, submitting requested data, and avoiding medical advice or endorsement of commercial health products.

Requirements

Knowledge of basketball and volleyball rules.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite products.
Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Communications certifications required within the first week of hire.
YMCA-approved basic lifesaving certifications, such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen, required 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 perform the physical demands of the job, including occasional stooping and bending, regular lifting of up to 20 pounds, and standing for long periods.
Ability to use keyboards, telephone keypads, and writing utensils.
Visual acuity for reading computer screens and documents and making necessary changes.
Analytical, multitasking, accuracy, attention-to-detail, organizational, and time-management abilities, with initiative to meet deadlines.
Up-to-date technology knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor and regulate basketball activities, including pick-up games and half-court shoot-around.
Monitor and regulate pick-up volleyball games and ensure members follow applicable policies.
Contribute to 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.
Monitor gym areas, including the basketball court and functional training area.
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-level staff meetings.
Assist coworkers in other departments when needed.
Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, or dispensing or endorsing commercial health products, including supplements, vitamins, performance-enhancing substances, and pain relievers.
Perform other duties as assigned.