Fitness Center Associate, Norman YMCA chez YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City

Description

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.

AVAILABILITY REQUIRED: 

Tuesday and Thursday 9am - 1pm (immediate opening)

Tuesday and Thursday 5pm - 9pm (late December / January opening)

Saturday 7am - 12noon (immediate opening)

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
• All other duties as assigned

Pay: Starting at $10/hour 

Requirements

• Must be certified in CPR PRO, AED, O2 and First AID (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Knowledge and understanding of current physical education principals preferred
• Experience establishing personal relationships
• Strong verbal, interpersonal and communication skills
• Required to lift excessive weigh (minimum 50 pounds)

*Must be able to work two or more of the following shifts:

• Tuesday and Thursday 9am - 1pm
• Tuesday and Thursday 5pm - 9pm
• Saturday 7am - 12noon