Location: Mechanicsburg,PA, USA
Fitness Floor Staff Job Details Job Location Bounds Family YMCA - Daphne, AL Description **PREREQUISITES:**
* Basic life support (CPR), First Aid, AED certification
* Must be punctual
* Must have good human relations skills to facilitate positive relationshipswith members and staff
* Must promote all programs for the YMCA and Fitness Department
* Must be able to work with all populations: children, teens, adults, men and women
* Must be familiar with Emergency Procedures
**GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:**
The fitness floor staff is responsible for providing knowledge and demonstration of exercises in a safe and correct manner. Fitness Floor staff must possess organizational, human relations and communications skills. Fitness background is a plus.
**RESPONSIBLITIES:**
* Give Equipment Orientations
+ Must be able to help members fill out the Par-Q form
+ Obtain information concerning any limitations, past or present injuries, and medications
+ Inquire about goals and previous exercise programs
+ Establish a workout based on information obtained from the member
+ Provide thorough demonstrations of each machine and set a comfortable weight for each exercise
* Provide Guidance to Members
+ Set target heart rates
+ Set realistic short and long term goals
+ Communicate expectations in starting an exercise program
+ Possess and give knowledge about special cases (diabetes, hypertension, pregnancy, etc.) and exercise
* Oversee Cardiovascular Floor
+ Demonstrate use of machines to members, keeping in mind their goals and history
+ Perform maintenance and cleaning of all cardiovascular equipment
+ Pick up magazines, magazine holders and trash on the floor
* Oversee Strength Floor
+ Demonstrate exercise technique when asked outside of equipment orientations
+ Spot members during lifting
+ Perform maintenance and cleaning of all strength equipment
* Give Fitness Evaluations (must be a personal trainer)
+ Oversee each part of the evaluation: body fat measurements, sub-max cardiovascular test, bench press test, half sit up test, sit and reach flexibility test.
+ Answer exercise related questions
* Be informed about the most effective weight training methods approved by the YMCA and be able to perform and teach these new methods to all members in a manner that promotes quality and consistency.
* Attend all staff meetings
* Represent and promote the YMCA, its goals, philosophies and mission, in a way that reflects the true character and image of the Y
* Dress in a professional manner. Wear YMCA red fitness staff shirt with black or grey pants/shorts. Tennis shoes should be worn. Open toed shoes and sandals are NOT allowed.
* Maintain general facility cleanliness
+ Pick up paper in the locker rooms. Close locker doors. A walk through should be done in the locker rooms every hour.
**FUTURE REQUIREMENTS:**
* New Staff Orientation
* YMCA principles of health and fitness
* YMCA personal trainer
Disclaimer I accept this position with the understanding that the first 90 days are trial only. I understand my employment may be terminated, during this 90 day for whatever reason and with no prior notice. I accept this job description in its entirety and will perform all of the duties listed to the best of my abilities.
Thank you for your interest in YMCA of South Alabama. We acknowledge receipt of your resume and application for a position at YMCA of South Alabama, Inc. and sincerely appreciate your interest in our company. We will screen all applications and select candidates whose qualifications seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue in the recruitment process. We wish you every success.
**YMCA of South Alabama, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by state, federal or local law. It is the intent of the YMCA to comply with all applicable federal, state and local legislation concerning equal opportunity in employment.**
Thank you for your interest in YMCA of South Alabama. We acknowledge receipt of your resume and application for a position at YMCA of South Alabama, Inc. and sincerely appreciate your interest in our company. We will screen all applications and select candidates whose qualifications seem to meet our needs. We will carefully consider your application during the initial screening and will contact you if you are selected to continue in the recruitment process. We wish you every success.
**YMCA of South Alabama, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants for all job openings are welcome and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by state, federal or local law. It is the intent of the YMCA to comply with all applicable federal, state and local legislation concerning equal opportunity in employment.**