Floor Monitor (Southwest)

A Floor Monitor builds a space where people learn, grow, and thrive. As a floor monitor, you help people pursue their health and well-being, knowing that they're in a safe, clean, caring, and positive environment. You'll provide the best customer service and ensure the gymnasium is clear of hazards and safety concerns.

We are seeking a candidate who can be available to work the following shifts: Mondays through Thursdays from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, and from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Fridays from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM, Saturdays from 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Protect health, safety, and welfare of all participants by keeping fitness area safe and clean (i.e., racking weights, floors clear, and fitness equipment clean and sanitized, etc.).
• Encourage members to learn and understand the benefits of exercise and weight training and provide information about other available programs offered through the YMCA.
• Be available to answer questions and address fitness-related concerns of members.
• Lead individual or group activities as designated by the supervisor.
• Submit proper maintenance requests as needed for repairs and maintenance of fitness equipment.
• Assist with any administrative duties as assigned by supervisor (i.e., copies, data entry, flyers, etc.).
• Be responsible for judging the appropriate level for all participants.
• Set up and put away equipment as needed.
• Understand and carry out YMCA Fitness Program objectives.
• Know and follow the Greater Austin YMCA's People Guidelines, Code of Ethics, payroll procedures (including completing timesheets), and established emergency procedures.
• Attend all required meetings and/or trainings.
• Support Center and Association goals and directions through effective completion of tasks and verbal display to peers, staff, members and guests.
• Lead by example the Y's mission, vision and values with program participants, members, staff, and guest.
• Become an Ambassador of the Y's work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Community Enterprise

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age upon date of hire.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must have beginner level fitness skills including some previous fitness experience.
• Current First Aid/ CPR Certifications preferred (must be obtained within 30 days of employment.)
• You quickly learn from failure and value feedback in the effort to continuously improve.
• You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and you can work well with others.
• You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively.
• You build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• You leverage people's differences as strengths.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Benefit from a free household YMCA membership, enriching both your life and the lives of others.
• Access retirement planning options to secure your future.
• Enhance your skills through participation in learning and development workshops.
• Exclusive cell phone plan discounts for AT&T and T-Mobile/Sprint users.
• Discounts on programs and services to make your YMCA experience even more rewarding.

The Greater Austin YMCA is a nonprofit community enterprise with a purpose of elevating quality of life in central Texas by boldly expanding access for all children, adults, families and seniors in our dynamically growing community. Founded in 1953 and anchored in three Central Texas counties, the Y has served close to 500,000 people and provided more than $30M in financial assistance and program subsidies over the past 10 years. We operate 8 community centers and Camp Moody along with 6 early childhood education centers, 60 afterschool programs on school campuses in four districts, and 20 summer camps, with 1500 staff team members, 1000 volunteers, and a $48M annual operating budget.

Additional Information:

The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.