Fitness Floor Staff Job at YMCA of South Alabama in Foley

Overview

Fitness Floor Staff role at YMCA of South Alabama. The position involves providing knowledge and demonstration of exercises in a safe and correct manner, maintaining the cleanliness of the strength, cardio and group fitness areas, and promoting YMCA programs and Fitness Department offerings.

Responsibilities

• Provide Equipment Orientations
  • 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
  • Provide thorough demonstrations of each machine and set the seat height, arm adjustments and a comfortable weight for each exercise
• Oversee Cardiovascular Floor
  • Demonstrate use of machines, keeping in mind members\' goals and history
  • Perform maintenance and cleaning of all cardiovascular equipment
  • Maintain cleanliness by picking 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)
  • 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 methods to all members
• 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 professionally: YMCA black fitness staff shirt with black, khaki or grey pants/shorts. Tennis shoes should be worn. Open-toed shoes and sandals are not allowed.
• Maintain general facility cleanliness
  • Pickup paper in the locker rooms, close locker doors, and conduct a locker room walk-through every hour
  • Vacuum, sweep and mop all fitness-related areas
  • Clean mirrors and wipe equipment regularly to maintain a safe environment for all members

Prerequisites / Qualifications

• Basic life support (CPR), First Aid, AED certification within 90 days of hire
• Punctual and reliable
• Good human relations skills to facilitate positive relationships with members and staff
• Ability to promote all programs for the YMCA and Fitness Department
• Ability to work with all populations: children, teens, adults, men and women
• Familiar with emergency procedures
• Flexible schedule, including holidays

General Requirements

The Fitness Floor staff is responsible for providing knowledge and demonstration of exercises in a safe and correct manner and for maintaining the cleanliness of the strength, cardio and group fitness areas. The role requires organizational, human relations and communications skills. A fitness background is a plus. Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.

Future Requirements

• New Employee Orientation
• YMCA principles of health and fitness
• YMCA personal trainer if desired

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Accounting