What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floor Fitness and Engagement Instructor - Downtown Boise YMCA position at YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BOISE IDAHO INC?
The Downtown Family YMCA opened its doors in 1964 and has since been a landmark in the Downtown Boise area. The facility has a full court basketball gym, a large cardio fitness center, multiple strength training systems and rooms, racquetball courts, a climbing wall, five fitness studios, three swimming pools, and multiple youth programming areas.
The Fitness Floor and Engagement Instructor promotes individual and community health and wellbeing through direct engagement by assisting members with proper equipment usage, educating members on other fitness opportunities, and answering member questions about the YMCA.
Schedule:
This is a part time position averaging 2-20 hours weekly. Schedule requirements are various with 2–6-hour shifts. Pay is $14.15 - $15.50 hourly.
Responsibilities:
- Actively engage members to provide education, demonstration and knowledge necessary to use all modalities of exercise equipment helping them meet the two Cause Measures for adults.
- Proactively provide members with information about how to maximize the value of their membership, resulting in enrollment in Y programs (personal training, challenges, fun runs, etc.) that help them achieve the two Case Measures for adults.
- Monitor and ensure the safety of all participants on the wellness floor, responding to emergencies and safety related issues.
- Develop meaningful relationships with members to create a sense of belonging and connection to others.
- Report any equipment not functioning.
Qualifications:
- Experience in related field.
- Preferred experience to include current Personal Training Certification from one of the following agencies is required: ACE, NASM, ACSM, NETA, NSCA, or NFPT and/or, The Y’s Foundations of Strength & Conditioning or equivalent and/or B.S. in Exercise Science
- Must be able to engage others in conversation and make all people feel welcome.
- Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
- Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.
Welcoming and Inclusion:
At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.
How To Apply:
External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.
Salary : $14 - $16
