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. 

 Join us today!