Fitness Tech

About the role

Are you looking for more than a job? The YMCA of Coastal Carolina is the perfect place for people with a passion for making the community a better place. The dedicated people who make up our staff are the foundation of the YMCA. Each person plays an important role in making the Y a welcoming, productive, and vital resource in their communities. If you want to turn your passion for strengthening communities and impacting lives into a career, apply today.

Responsibilities

• Be a leader and team player, eager to remain current in the fitness field.
• Successfully demonstrate the ability to clean, sanitize any/all equipment on continual basis.
• Schedule appointments and provide exceptional member service before, during, and after appointments.
• Assist with matching clients and trainers.
• Promote YMCA programs via member communication, mailings, specials, etc.
• Lead seminars / workshops as needed to help promote personal training program and general healthy lifestyle information.
• Ensure program quality through evaluation of current programs and recommendations for future programs.
• Conduct programs at the highest level including exceptional instruction and demonstration.
• Stay alert to any and all problems that may occur during shifts and/or members exercising including correcting any improper training techniques.
• Be a role model of a healthy lifestyle
• Represent the YMCA at community functions, health fairs, and special events.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required
• Preferred 2 year degree and/or equivalent experience in fitness/exercise related field.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Excellent knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, & physiology.
• Marketing and sales ability.
• Computer skills involving Microsoft Office and email.
• Desire for health, wellness, and fitness promotion.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Personal passion for health and fitness.
• Complete all required Redwoods trainings by their completion deadlines

Child Abuse Prevention supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Benefits

• FREE YMCA Family Membership
• Employee discounts on YMCA programs