What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness & Fitness Staff - Kirk YMCA position at YMCA of Virginia's Blue Ridge?
Maintains and monitors the Fitness and Wellness area of the facility to prevent accidents and provides assistance to exercisers.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
- Recognize members and their names.
- Exposed to varied temperatures, chemicals, moving mechanical parts and electrical machines.
- Ability to operate audio equipment
- Ability to lift and move 100 lbs.
- Ability to step, stand, sit, push, pull, stretch, lift and squat
- Ability to solve practical problems
QUALIFICATIONS
- CPR, First Aid certified
- Obtain YMCA Principles of Health and Fitness and/or YMCA Personal Trainer Certification within 6 months of employment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists members on the proper use of exercise equipment.
- Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
- Offers and provides spotting to members.
- Provides general maintenance to exercise area equipment, and keeps records of those repairs.
- Provides a safe, clean area for members to exercise.
- Answers general fitness questions for members and directs concerns to the appropriate staff member.
- Maintains current CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Stays current with the latest safety information and research in the fitness industry.
- Notifies supervisor of any damaged equipment or shortages.
- Wears appropriate exercise attire and footwear.
- Arrives 5-minutes prior to your shift.
- Motivates and encourage participants with positive feedback.
- Executes Branch emergency action plan as necessary.
- Organizes and maintains all equipment.
- Other duties as assigned.