Fitness Center Associate, Rockwell Plaza YMCA (Daytime Shifts)

Position Description

Responsible for working the Fitness Floor, shifts are available 4:45am-9pm. Currently seeking daytime employees (9am-5pm)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Remain visible at all times while providing guidance and support for members in the fitness center
• Make an active effort to encourage members to participate in personal training or other YMCA programs
• Clean all cardiovascular and weight equipment
• Ensure that towels and full spray bottles are available to members
• Re-rack dumbbells and plates during off-peak hours and at the end of shift
• Communicate with the Coordinator/Director and members when equipment malfunctions by completing the Equipment Log
• Maintain an accurate service log, completing the recommended routine maintenance as directed by immediate supervisor
• Aid in the implementation of fitness events and programs
• Maintain current knowledge in fitness trends, innovations, programs, and ideas
• Handle and solve member inquiries, concerns, and complaints
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with members through a proactive approach
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers
• Maintain knowledge of current and upcoming YMCA events and programs
• Attend scheduled staff meetings and all-staff meetings
• Accept and demonstrate the positive character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Must stay current in CPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
• Must complete all required Annual Compliance Trainings within 30 days of hire and renewed annually
• Must be at least 16 years old
• Knowledge and understanding of current physical education principals preferred.
• Experience establishing personal relationships
• Strong verbal, interpersonal and communication skills