What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fitness Floor Professional position at YMCA of Youngstown?
Job Title: Fitness Floor Professional Job Code: A3
FLSA Status: non-exempt Job Grade: 3
Status: Part Time Department: Health and Wellness
SCHEDULE NEEDS: Tue/Thu/Fri evenings and weekends
MISSION-OUR REASON FOR BEING: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
CAUSE-OUR MISSION IN ACTION: Strengthening the foundations of community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. In coordination with the Fitness Director, provides excellent member engagement through personal interactions such as talking to members, assisting with machines, greeting, and Smart Start Orientations. The position is also responsible for cleanliness of the fitness center and the recording of equipment in need of service.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- PROGRAM MANAGEMENT—Complies with all program policies. Encourages members to participate in program activities.
- STAFF ENGAGEMENT—Works well with colleagues at all levels.
- MEMBER RECRUITMENT & RETENTION—Through SmartStart Orientation and through member engagement during each shift, the fitness floor staff is responsible for creating a warm and welcoming environment.
- MEMBER SERVICE & ENGAGEMENT—Acts intentionally to connect people with the Y cause through our service and engagement principles; Welcome, Connect, Support, Invite.
- FACILITY MANAGEMENT— Responsible for shift cleaning work and reporting of any equipment in need of repair.
- RISK MANAGEMENT—Assists with monitoring daily program operations to adhere to all state, HIPAA, local and YMCA health and safety regulations and procedures, including Child Abuse Prevention, emergencies, medical, facility use, and disciplinary situations; completes and follows up on Incident Reports.
- MISSION & CAUSE ADVANCEMENT—Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events through event promotion and member engagement.
- RELATIONSHIP BUILDING—Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication within area of responsibility.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader):
Advancing our Mission & Cause: Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community. Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit. Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y’s work. Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization
Building Relationships: Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community. Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause. Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence
Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment. Fiscal Management: Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model. Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role. Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community. Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact
Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential. Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Entry requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age
- Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in the field, but will consider applicants with appropriate experience.
- Must demonstrate an ability to work well people and follow instruction
- Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.
- Requirements as of employment: YMCA New Staff Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention and Blood Borne Pathogens training plus CPR/AED, First Aid, and Y Leader certifications within 30 days of hire date.
- Employee Medical Statement, FBI/BCI&I fingerprints done
WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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.
- Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
- Ability to carry out all requirements of a YMCA fitness floor staff.
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings.
