Weight Room 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.  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.

We are currently hiring for a part-time shift:

Thursdays – 5pm to 9pm

Fridays – 5pm to 9pm

Saturdays – 9am to 1:30pm

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

All Weight Room Associates are expected to fulfill the following functions:

1. Ensure members follow weight-room guidelines to fulfill the Y mission.
2. Orient members to the selectorized strength equipment and cardio machines.
3. Perform assigned cleaning and lubrication tasks in the Health & Wellness area and on machines.
4. Build effective, authentic relationships with members and help members connect with each other and the Y.
5. Answer questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living, within scope of practice.
6. 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 trainings

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 pace environment and switch tasks as new challenges and projects emerge   

QUALIFICATIONS

1. 1. At least 17 years of age.
2. Alarm/Emergency Procedures training within 90 days of hire and annually thereafter.
3. CPR, First Aid and Child Abuse Prevention within 90 days of hire and biannually thereafter.
4. New Employee Orientation within 90 days of hire.

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

• Membership: FREE Individual Membership; Discounts on other membership tiers
• Programs: First Camp Session FREE; one FREE program every session!
• Training: FREE on the job training to include CPR, First Aid and many more opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program: Services include face to face counseling, financial coaching, legal counseling and virtual counseling.

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. 

Join us today!