Weight Room Associate
POSITION SUMMARY
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the guidance and supervision of the Health & Wellness Director, the Weight Room Associate is responsible for offering our membership the continuance of quality in facility cleanliness, safety, and service with a strong focus on relationship building.
This position will fill the following shifts: Tuesdays (5pm to 9pm); Saturdays (1:30pm to 6pm) and Sundays (1pm to 5pm.)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
All Weight Room Associates are expected to fulfill the following functions:
- Ensure members follow weight-room guidelines to fulfill the Y mission.
- Orient members to the selectorized strength equipment and cardio machines.
- Perform assigned cleaning and lubrication tasks in the Health & Wellness area and on machines.
- Build effective, authentic relationships with members and help members connect with each other and the Y.
- Answer questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living, within scope of practice.
- Maintain working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide safe and effective information to support members.
In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities, Weight Room Associates will:
- Attain relevant online trainings through LCDC as assigned by Health & Wellness Director
- Pursue/participate in ongoing continuing education training relevant to required trainings
- Participate in the annual campaign by giving, campaigning or both
- Attend all staff meetings and other required training
QUALIFICATIONS
- At least 17 years of age.
- Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
- CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Ability to perform all physical demands of the position including leading classes, walking, standing, bending, reaching and lifting.
- Ability to work in a fast or slow-paced environment and switch tasks as new challenges and projects emerge
BENEFITS
- FREE Individual Membership; discounts on other membership tiers
- Free training to include CPR certification, Child Abuse Prevention and more
OUR CULTURE
- Welcoming: The YMCA is open to all people and creates spaces where people can belong.
- Genuine: The YMCA values people for who they are and encourages them to be true to themselves and others.
- Hopeful: The YMCA believes in people's ability to inspire a brighter tomorrow.
- Nurturing: The YMCA is with people on their journey to develop their full potential.
- Determined: The YMCA works relentlessly to strengthen communities.
- Respect: The YMCA sees all people as equal in worth and value.
- Responsibility: The YMCA is accountable for actions and impact.
- Caring: The YMCA is guided by caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion: The YMCA strives to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential.
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