Fitness Experience Specialist

the Y; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to community wellness as a Fitness Experience Specialist. This role offers the chance to make a positive impact on members' health and well-being by providing a welcoming and safe environment. You'll interact with diverse individuals, assist them in achieving their fitness goals, and ensure cleanliness and safety in all areas. With flexible scheduling and a family-friendly work environment, this position is perfect for those passionate about health and community service. Experience the fulfillment of making a difference while enjoying the benefits of working at a reputable organization.

Benefits

FREE Family Membership

Discounted Access to Programs

Flexible Scheduling

Employee Assistance Program

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Must have CPR/AED certifications current within 6 months of employment.
• Technical skills in the operations and use of fitness equipment required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety in wellness areas and equipment.
• Engage with members to enhance their YMCA experience.

Skills

Customer Service

Technical Skills in Fitness Equipment

Sanitation and Cleaning

Education

CPR/AED Certification

18 years of age or older

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.

FIND A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
WITH A JOB AT THE Y!

Now Hiring at the Boll 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 Specialist interacts with new and existing members to help them in achieving their health and well-being goals by providing a friendly, safe and clean space. The Fitness Experience Specialist creates a welcoming environment for all members of all backgrounds and abilities.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• CPR/AED certifications must be current and/or completed within 6 months of employment.
• Must have technical skills in the operations and use of a variety of fitness equipment.
• Preferred 6 months - 1 year of customer service experience.
• Preferred experience in cleaning such as housekeeping, commercial dayporting, etc.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assured wellness areas and equipment are kept clean throughout the day, sanitizing frequently, particularly before and after member use. Maintain a high standard of cleanliness through attention to detail in the wellness center through hourly checks.
• Monitor all areas of the wellness center, including free weight, cardio and select machine areas to ensure safety.
• Engage with members on the wellness floor and in group exercise classes. This includes talking with, assisting, demonstrating and enhancing their YMCA experience.
• Assist other departments with duties as required that ensure the friendliness, cleanliness and overall safety of members.
• Stay current with advances in the health and wellness field.
• Familiarize and understand all wellness programs to promote and educate YMCA members.

Abilities & Skills

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.