JOB TITLE: Fitness Center Associate

REPORTS TO: Health and Wellness Coordinator/Director

FLSA TYPE: Non-Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• To monitor the fitness center at all times while positively supporting the YMCA and its mission. Contribute to creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, by maintaining a neat, clean and safe environment. 
• Proper maintenance and care of equipment, including regular cleaning is also a necessary and answer member questions or concerns at all times.

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
• Assist Coordinator/Director 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
• Must stay current in CPR PRO/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually
• Additional trainings as needed such as Blood borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment Prevention and Child Abuse Prevention
• All other duties as assigned

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

Increase member retention through communication, motivation and support to members. See that all members have access to a professionally conducted health screening, exercise prescription, appropriate equipment orientation and program re-evaluation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be certified in CPR PRO, AED, O2 and First AID or willing to become certified
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Knowledge and understanding of current physical education principals preferred.
• Must complete Foundations of Strength and Conditioning within 12 months of hire
• Experience establishing personal relationships
• Strong verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
• Required to lift excessive weigh (minimum 50 pounds)