Health & Wellness Specialist

About the role

The Health & Wellness Specialist provides fitness equipment orientations, promotes YMCA health and wellness services, maintains and cleans equipment, and enforces recreation guidelines. This position requires morning availability from 4:45am - 9:00am.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proper equipment use and exercise form
• Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion
• Provides outstanding member service
• Tours prospective members
• Handles member complaints
• Enforces YMCA member guidelines
• Sets up equipment for group exercise and various sports activities

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)

Benefits

• Free YMCA Individual Membership – Enjoy full access to facilities
• Retail 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.

Pay

$14.35 - $17.93

Schedule

Part Time; Non Exempt (up to 25hrs/week)