Fitness Attendant - Central

Ymca; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA San Jose is seeking a friendly Fitness Attendant to welcome members on the wellness floor, assist with equipment, demonstrate proper technique, and maintain a safe, clean workout space. You will build genuine member relationships, encourage consistent participation, and help members connect with group exercise communities aligned to their goals.

CPR and First Aid certification are required (Y-USA/Redwoods) with training completed within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience and ability to use a computer.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or training completed within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Assist members with equipment and demonstrate proper exercise techniques.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming workout space.
• Build relationships with members and encourage participation.
• Attend staff meetings and follow YMCA policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer skills

Job description

The Fitness Attendant serves as a frontline staff member on the wellness floor, providing support, guidance, and a welcoming environment for members. This role includes assisting members with equipment, answering questions, demonstrating proper exercise techniques, and ensuring a safe, clean, and positive workout space. The Fitness Attendant helps build relationships with members, encourages consistent participation, and reinforces healthy habits.

SALARY RANGE: $20.00 - $22.00/hour

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Current YMCA-approved CPR and First Aid certification, Y-USA, and Redwoods required training completed within first 90 days.
• Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. Ability to use and teach others how to use fitness equipment.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA. Introduces new members to group exercise communities based on their health and well-being goals.
• Utilizes tools and information for the purpose of increasing member knowledge of wellness as well as wellness programs provided through the YMCA (handouts, schedules, etc.).
• Maintains and cleans equipment according to the schedule or as requested by supervisor.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to lift and carry objects up to 45 pounds

Requirements

• Must be flexible to a schedule that may include some nights, early mornings, and weekends.
• Ability to work in a team setting with staff and volunteers as well as work independently.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience and ability to use a computer.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.

Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.

Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role.

Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y's work and impact in the community.

Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.

Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g.: staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations