Wellness Center Attendant

VALLEY SHORE YMCA
Job Title: Wellness Center Attendant

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. The Wellness Center Attendant position at the Valley Shore YMCA is responsible for the services and operations offered in the wellness center while providing high quality services for members, participants, and guests of the YMCA.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all.
We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Builds relationships with members, attending to the group needs and requests of health seekers, members and guests

2. Conducts new member fitness appointments advising members on classes and personal training options

3. Checks and maintains all equipment to ensure proper maintenance

4. Keeps environment safe by ensuring policies and procedures are followed, advising members of safe and unsafe technique and timely problem-solving of issues with members that may arise

5. Consistently shares knowledge with members with exercise modifications, keeping current on fitness trends, and YMCA opportunities

6. Works as a team member, maintaining a professional, helpful and positive attitude

7. Maintains current certification in CPR, First Aid and AED

8. Other tasks and projects as assigned

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Fitness related field is preferred.
• Must have working knowledge of all principles of health and fitness.
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current Community CPR, First Aid, and AED Essentials required within 30 days of hire.

• New staff orientation, child abuse prevention, ongoing YMCA 101 trainings, YMCA’s Healthy Lifestyle

Principles and Strength & Conditioning trainings and certifications must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment or next available certification training.

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of the position and to supervise program activities and respond to emergencies and challenging situations
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift
• Must be able to bend and stoop occasionally
• Must be able to lift 45 pounds occasionally
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekend availability

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Fitness: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location