Fitness Supervision

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Health & Wellness Director, the Fitness Center Attendant Level I is expected to coach and assist members in developing a healthy lifestyle and in meeting their wellness goals; provide member service and counsel in the appropriate use of fitness center equipment and services; provide wellness consultations and encourage participation in member wellness incentive programs; ensure that facilities and services are responsive to member needs.

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 and 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicates appropriately with individuals based on readiness to change.
• Intentionally connects members and program participants to one another.
• Properly instructs members on the use of strength training equipment, free weights, flexibility exercises, and all cardiovascular machines
• Provide consistent support to all members using the facility.
• Provide wellness consultations after completing YMCA certifications.
• Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants.
• Displays empathy in support of helping member and program participants build confidence to achieve their health and well-being goals.
• Understands different health needs to adjust activities and program to serve all.
• Creates a safe environment in which all individuals feel welcomed and respected.
• Helps to create new approaches to serve Healthy Living needs of members and program participants.
• Understands and aligns delivery of Healthy Living programs to program goals and objectives.
• Ensures wellness center is clean and all equipment is in working order and maintenance records are properly maintained.
• Exercises good judgment around areas of responsibility.
• Meets the association standard for attendance, punctuality and dependability.
• Enforce wellness center policies and age restrictions.
• Maintain knowledge of emergency and safety procedures, provide care in an emergency, document all incidents/accidents on the appropriate forms.
• Follow up with members to schedule consultations and encourage regular exercise.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Participate in staff meetings and training as required.
• Set an example of healthy living and personal fitness.
• Participate in providing tours to prospective members if required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school Diploma
• CPR and First Aid (must obtain within first 6 months of employment)

SKILLS:

• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations; ability to set up, move, and store equipment.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse group of people.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Familiar with the culture and mission of the organization
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.
• Friendly and polite.
• Ability to be gracious with all persons of various ages, cultures, and creeds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position is required to be performed on the YMCA premises. Regular interaction with members and staff. Supervision received from the Health & Wellness Director. May also take direction from senior staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands or arms; lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may be required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear.