Health & Wellness Specialist
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids · Lowell, MI · 6 days ago
On-siteHealthcare$14.35–$17.93/hrPart-time
Description
This position is for our Litehouse Family YMCA. This position is scheduled Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., with one weekend shift required each month.
Position Summary
The Health & Wellness Specialist provides fitness equipment orientations, promotes YMCA health and wellness services, maintains and cleans equipment, and enforces recreation guidelines.
Essential Functions
- Demonstrates proper equipment use and exercise form
- Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion
- Provides outstanding member service
- Tours to prospective members
- Handles member complaints
- Enforces YMCA member guidelines
- Sets up equipment for group exercise and various sports activities
Compensation
$14.35 - $17.93 ; Part Time; Non Exempt (up to 25hrs/week)
Benefits
- Free YMCA Individual Membership – Enjoy full access to facilities.
- Retailer Savings – 12% employer retirement contribution, no match requirement (upon eligibility) and a 403(b) savings plan.
- Paid Sick Time – Earn paid sick leave so you can focus on feeling your best when it matters most.
- Professional Growth – Access to ongoing training, development programs, and career advancement opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential resources and counseling for you and your family.
Requirements
- High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required.
- This location requires highly qualified Health & Wellness Specialists, therefore it is required that candidates are either currently pursuing a health and wellness related degree, hold a health and wellness related degree, and/or have an active Personal Training Certification.
- 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, Registrations
- CPR, AED, Oxygen and First Aid Certification required within first 60 days
- Blood Borne Pathogen training
- State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)
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.