The Raritan Bay Area YMCA is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our Wellness Staff team. This part-time on-site role is essential in helping our community achieve their fitness goals in a safe, clean, and supportive environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic urban, growing organization, just 5 miles west of New York City in the waterfront city of Perth Amboy, NJ. The Raritan Bay Area YMCA has served the ever-evolving needs of our community since 1912. We enthusiastically serve over 6,000 members in the Raritan Bay area in our community building initiatives through Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility. Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain Equipment & Cleanliness: Ensure that all equipment in the weight and cardio rooms is kept clean during and at the end of each shift. Periodically clear the floor of weights, magazines, dust, and litter to maintain a safe environment.
- Monitor & Support Members: Supervise members for correct usage of equipment, ensuring safe and effective workouts. Be friendly, helpful, visible, and available to all members.
- Fitness Orientations: Conduct fitness orientations, demonstrate exercises on all equipment, and answer any questions members may have.
- Encourage Involvement: Foster member involvement and identify potential volunteers to enhance our community spirit.
- Promote Healthy Lifestyles: Increase participant awareness of healthy lifestyle factors and convey information about Y Health programs.
- Professional Conduct: Represent the Y professionally, including personal appearance, attitude, and actions. Enforce all Health & Wellness center rules.
- Accident Reporting: Respond to and report accidents, equipment issues, first aid concerns, and any significant problems to the Senior Program Director immediately.
- Communication & Collaboration: Maintain positive communication with volunteers, staff, and members. Support the Program Coordinator and Senior Program Director with Healthy Living Programs and attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
Requirements
- High school Diploma
- CPR and First Aid (must obtain within first 6 months of employment)
- Experience working with health seekers and exercise equipment is preferred.
- Strong customer service skills and a passion for promoting health and wellness.
- Ability to build positive relationships with members and organizations utilizing the Y.
Salary Description $15.13/hour