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 Fitness Floor Associate at The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. The Wellness Floor Staff will promote healthy and safe exercise programs for all clients in a professional manner.
- Must always be on time and ready for your scheduled shift, which includes but is not limited to adhering to the established branch and department dress code.
- Demonstrate YMCA core character values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring in all interactions with employees, members, staff and others; commit to ongoing professional development.
- Continually and vigilantly monitor the activity of those exercising as well as the general use of the Wellness Center and facility. Monitor and enforce guidelines of the facility.
- Be knowledgeable of YMCA programs and services in order to proactively engage with members and guests to help connect them to appropriate Y offerings as well as helping to support prospective member tours.
- Provide general fitness center orientations to members. Explain, demonstrate and support the learning of basic principles of fitness as well as the proper use of equipment.
- Maintain the cleanliness of the Wellness Center and facility and equipment, performing all required shift duties as specified by supervisor.
- Exercise sound judgment in relationship to member safety & injuries. Follow all emergency procedures
- Embrace and adhere to service excellence standards; provide outstanding service to your customers and constituents.
- 18 years of age or older preferred
- High school education/GED equivalent
- Previous experience using exercise equipment. Personal Training or related certification preferred
- First Aid, CPR/AED certification within 90 days of hire date