Description
YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
Job Description
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.
Schedule: Varies during the hours of operation of the YMCA
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.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must be certified in CPR PRO, AED, O2 and First AID or become 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)
