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Description
This position is for our Litehouse Family YMCA in Lowell and must have Wednesday afternoon/evening availability.
OUR CULTURE
Guiding Principles describe our behaviors to support our organization’s work throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies, and leadership. Our Guiding Principles are as follows: We CULTIVATE-We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities. We OWN-We think long-term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own team. We WELCOME-We are inclusive of all people and all communities. We SERVE-We provide timely and excellent service to members, volunteers, community, and each other. We LEARN-We are never done learning and always seek to improve. We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them. We UNITE-We work together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice. We RESPECT-We treat others wit
h kindness and speak positively about other people in all situations. We PLAY-We celebrate, appreciate, and have fun!
The YMCA of Great Grand Rapids utilizes a Membership By Design framework, which is a member involvement and community building model for YMCAs across the country. All staff members—front-line, management, full- and part-time—and volunteers have a role to play in member engagement. These responsibilities can be broken into six steps:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Health & Wellness Specialist provides fitness equipment orientations, promotes YMCA health and wellness services, maintains and cleans equipment, and enforces recreation guidelines. This position may require early morning, evening and/or weekend availability.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Demonstrates proper equipment use and exercise form
• Monitors member activities on the fitness equipment, indoor track, gym floor and locker rooms.
• Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion
• Provides outstanding member service
• Give tours to prospective members
• Handles member complaints
• Stays current with advances in the health and wellness field
• Sets up equipment for group exercise and various sports activities.
• Enforces YMCA member guidelines.
Performs any other functions deemed necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
COMPENSATION
$13.80 - $17.24 ; Part Time, Non Exempt (up to 25 hrs/week)
BENEFITS:
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required; enrollment in college courses preferred; three to six months fitness, instructional, or personal training experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, preferred. Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. Ability to actively take part and lead fitness activities. Working knowledge of computers and experience with a variety of software applications. YMCA experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION
• CPR, AED, Oxygen and First Aid Certification required within first 60 days
• Blood Borne Pathogen training
• State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)
YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Functional Expertise
Developing Self & Others
Communication & Influence
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TRAVEL
0-5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.
Full Time
$52k-75k (estimate)
06/23/2024
08/22/2024
grymca.org
Grand Rapids, MI
1,000 - 3,000
The following is the career advancement route for Health & Wellness Specialist positions, which can be used as a reference in future career path planning. As a Health & Wellness Specialist, it can be promoted into senior positions as a Senior Wellness Coach that are expected to handle more key tasks, people in this role will get a higher salary paid than an ordinary Health & Wellness Specialist. You can explore the career advancement for a Health & Wellness Specialist below and select your interested title to get hiring information.