Fitness Experience Coordinator

the Y; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community-focused organization is seeking a Fitness Experience Coordinator to enhance wellness programs and positively impact lives. In this role, you will lead initiatives that cater to youth, teens, and adults, ensuring they receive the best support for their health journeys. You'll collaborate with management to develop engaging programs while providing leadership and training to staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting difference in the community while enjoying a family-friendly work environment with flexible scheduling and benefits. Join a team dedicated to social responsibility and community health!

Benefits

FREE Family Membership

Discounted Access to Programs

Flexible Scheduling

Family-friendly Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• High school degree required; Associate degree preferred.
• National certification in fitness preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead wellness programs and ensure positive member experiences.
• Schedule and manage wellness programs to meet community needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program Planning

Physical Fitness Knowledge

Ability to Observe Distress Signals

Education

High School Degree

Associate Degree in Exercise Science

Tools

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

AED Certification

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

BE THE HELP BEHIND THE COMMUNITY’S HEALTH
WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring Fitness Experience Coordinator at Downriver Family YMCA

YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The Fitness Experience Coordinator is responsible for assisting with the development and implementation of high quality wellness programs that are designed to meet the needs of the community. They will work with branch management to ensure coordinated programs and schedules meet the needs of youth, teens & adults.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• A high school degree or its equivalent is required. An Associate degree in exercise science, community health or equivalent is preferred.
• One national certification (ACSM, ACE, AFAA, CES, ISSA, NASM, NESTA, NETA, NSCA, WITS, or Crossfit) or YMCA Group Exercise or Strength and Conditioning certification is preferred.
• Must have knowledge of physical fitness, kinesiology and physiology as it relates to strength training and overall health and wellness.
• Experience in curriculum and program planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Certification in CPR, First Aid and AED is required or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides direct leadership and supervision to branch wellness initiative programs including member onboarding, wellness seminars, chronic disease prevention programs, and providing a positive member experience.
• Helps identify, schedule, and manage all Wellness Department programs to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
• Assists the Associate Executive Director with hiring and training of part-time employees as needed to support the Wellness Department.
• Determines and provides relevant community and/or healthcare resources that help support branch wellness initiatives.

Abilities & Skills

• Ability to hear and observe distress signals in the water and anywhere in zone of responsibility.
• Skills to meet strength and lifting requirements.

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.