About This Role
This role involves providing service to YMCA members in the fitness center, ensuring the safety and risk management of the area and its members. It suits an individual dedicated to promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility.
Responsibilities
- Conduct Wellness Center Orientations based on branch guidelines and provide assistance in a safe, enthusiastic, thorough, courteous and professional manner
- Acknowledge members working out in the Fitness Center
- Be identifiable by staff shirt and nametag
- Be trained and knowledgeable regarding fitness center operations
- Staff the Fitness Center 100% during operating hours
- Ensure the facility and equipment are clean
- Follow YMCA of Greater Brandywine Fitness Center absolutes
- Report any mechanical or breakdown problems immediately to fitness director and document in maintenance logbook and on equipment
- Be available for advice, spotting and other assistance to membership
- Encourage members to wipe down vinyl seating of strength and cardiovascular equipment and benches after use
- Clean equipment as requested by supervisor
- Participate in special events and open houses throughout the year
- Maintain continuous surveillance during shift
- Encourage members to live a healthy lifestyle
- Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Availability for evening 6-10 p.m. shifts and weekend shifts: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. and 1 p.m.-7 p.m.
- Effective communication skills and ability to interface with all personality types
- Knowledge and/or experience in basic exercise principles
- Obtain and maintain all additional new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire
- Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting
Benefits
- Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
- Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
- Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more
- 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility
- Optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing education reimbursement
- Tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
