Health & Wellness Specialist
About The Position
The Health & Wellness Specialist works at the Mary Free Bed YMCA in Grand Rapids. The role provides fitness equipment orientations, promotes YMCA health and wellness services, maintains and cleans equipment, and enforces recreation guidelines. Varying shifts are available. This is a part-time, non-exempt position of up to 25 hours per week, with compensation of $14.35–$17.93. The specialist demonstrates proper equipment use and exercise form, monitors member activity in fitness and recreation areas, maintains clean and presentable spaces, provides member service, gives tours, handles complaints, and helps set up equipment for group exercise and sports activities. The role also requires staying current with developments in health and wellness and performing other functions needed for efficient YMCA operations. The position involves 0–5% local travel within Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED).
- Currently pursuing or hold a health and wellness-related degree, and/or hold an active Personal Training Certification.
- Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles.
- Ability to actively take part in and lead fitness activities.
- Working knowledge of computers and experience with a variety of software applications.
- CPR, AED, Oxygen, and First Aid Certification required within the first 60 days.
- Blood Borne Pathogen training.
- State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT).
Nice To Haves
- YMCA experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate proper equipment use and exercise form.
- Monitor member activities on fitness equipment, the indoor track, gym floor, and in locker rooms.
- Maintain all areas in a clean, presentable fashion.
- Provide outstanding member service.
- Give tours to prospective members.
- Handle member complaints.
- Stay current with advances in the health and wellness field.
- Set up equipment for group exercise and various sports activities.
- Enforce YMCA member guidelines.
- Perform other functions deemed necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids.
Benefits
- Free YMCA individual membership with full access to facilities.
- 12% employer retirement contribution upon eligibility, with no match requirement, and a 403(b) savings plan.
- Paid sick time.
- Access to ongoing training, development programs, and career advancement opportunities.
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Program resources and counseling for the employee and family.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
