Fitness Attendant

Priority Dispatch Corp.; Hawthorn Woods (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA is seeking a fitness instructor in Hawthorn Woods, IL to design and deliver cardiovascular, strength, and flexibility programs for members. You will assess individual needs, lead sessions, and provide personal attention to participants during shifts.

You will promote YMCA programs, maintain certifications, and respond to safety incidents while supporting center operations. Must be 18+, hold CPR/First Aid, and obtain YMCA health certifications within specified timelines.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• YMCA Basic Fitness Leadership certification within first 6 months of employment or have current ACE Certification or equivalent
• Principles of YMCA Health and Fitness certification must be obtained within 90 days from date of hire.
• Have current (within 30 days from date of hire) CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Working knowledge of preventative health and fitness programs and philosophy.
• Ability to motivate and lead members.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Ability to communicate to large and small groups of members and the ability to work with varying fitness levels and ages.
• Ability to set up, move, and store equipment.

Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers fitness programs that meet individual members’ needs.
• Represents the YMCA by utilizing tools and information to increase member knowledge of fitness as well as other programs.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with members through personal attention each shift.
• Instructs members on correct position and body alignment to prevent injuries.
• Responds to and reports accidents and incidents.
• Maintains current certifications and attends staff trainings.
• Promotes all YMCA programs and motivates long-term participation.
• Supports the YMCA’s mission and center operations as needed.

Skills

Motivate members

Lead group sessions

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

ACE Certification or equivalent

YMCA Health & Fitness Certification

CPR & First Aid Certification

Job description

Job Summary and Key Accountabilities: Provide customer service, guidance, and leadership to all members and participants. Create and deliver fitness programs, including cardiovascular exercise, muscle conditioning and flexibility.Scope of Responsibilities: Designs and delivers fitness programs that meet individual members’ needs. Represents the YMCA by utilizing tools and information to increase member knowledge of fitness as well as other programs provided through the YMCA (handouts, charts, brochures, etc.). Develops and maintains professional relationships with members by providing personal attention every shift to all participants through a proactive approach. Provides assistance/guidance and makes an effort to acknowledge all members in the fitness room. Instructs members on correct position and body alignment to prevent injuries. Responds to, and reports, accidents and incidents. Reports equipment problems. Attends staff meetings and trainings. Maintains current certifications. Discusses and promotes all YMCA programs. Motivates members to commit to long-term participation. Supports the YMCA’s mission and center operations as needed.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Must be at least 18 years of age. YMCA Basic Fitness Leadership certification within first 6 months of employment or have current A.C.E. Certification or equivalent Principles of YMCA Health and Fitness certification must be obtained within 90 days from date of hire. Have current (within 30 days from date of hire) CPR and First Aid certifications. Working knowledge of preventative health and fitness programs and philosophy. Ability to motivate and lead members. Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations. Ability to communicate to large and small groups of members and the ability to work with varying fitness levels and ages. Ability to set up, move, and store equipment.