Fitness Coach

Westfield; Cranford (NJ); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary YMCA membership

Employee referral bonus

Paid NJ Earned Sick Leave

Short-Term disability benefits

403b Retirement Savings Account

Child care discounts

Job summary

The Westfield Area YMCA is seeking friendly, reliable Fitness Coaches to join our Health & Wellness Team in Cranford. You'll instruct members on safe exercise practices and promote a positive environment while maintaining the fitness areas.

This role includes flexible shifts during weekdays and weekends, offering pay between $16.00 and $18.50 per hour based on your qualifications. Join us in building healthy communities!

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess, maintain, and renew CPR, EPI, Asthma, and First Aid certifications.
• General knowledge of fitness is required.

Responsibilities

• Instruct members on exercise safety and proper techniques.
• Correct unsafe exercise techniques and offer modifications.
• Supervise and maintain cleanliness of fitness areas.
• Report malfunctioning equipment according to protocol.
• Promote membership retention through a positive attitude.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Knowledge of fitness

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

The Westfield Area YMCA is seeking friendly, reliable Fitness Coaches to join our Health & Wellness Team at our Cranford location. We offer a fun, positive and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities of the Fitness Coach include, but are not limited to:

• Instructing members how to safely and properly exercise, with or without equipment
• Detecting and correcting unsafe exercises by offering appropriate modifications to meet members' goals
• Supervising, monitoring and ensuring cleanly appearance of the fitness areas
• Placing malfunctioning equipment out of order and reporting, according to protocol
• Promoting YMCA membership retention by being a “people person” and demonstrating a positive and enthusiastic attitude

Current Open Shifts: Monday - Friday - 5am to 9am; 5pm to 9pm

Saturday - 6am to 4pm; Sunday - 7am to 3pm

Pay Range: $16.00-$18.50 per hour, based on education and certifications

Eligible Employees who meet the requirements are entitled to the following benefits:

• Complimentary YMCA membership
• Employee referral bonus program
• Paid NJ Earned Sick Leave
• Short-Term disability benefits
• 403b Retirement Savings Account
• Discounts on designated child care programs
• Discounts with other organizations for just being a Y Employee and MORE!

The Westfield Area YMCA is a nonprofit human service organization dedicated to developing the full potential of every individual and family in the communities it serves through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

The YMCA is a great place to work and to be a part of the community! For more information, please visit our website: https://westfieldynj.org/

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must possess, maintain and renew CPR for the Professional Rescuer, EPI, Asthma and First Aid certifications
• Possess a general knowledge of fitness
• Strong interpersonal skills and be comfortable communicating with members