Fitness Floor Monitor

YMCA of Columbia-Willamette, Inc.; Sherwood (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free gym membership

Free group fitness classes

Free pool access

Program discounts

Paid sick leave

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Opportunities for growth and leader‑dr

Build your resume

Engage with your community

Job summary

The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette, Inc. is seeking a part-time Fitness Floor Monitor in Sherwood, OR. You will guide and supervise on the wellness floors, lead orientations, and support members across Healthy Living and Youth Development areas.

Responsibilities include equipment guidance, safe exercise direction, and ensuring a welcoming environment. The role emphasizes customer service, teamwork and ability to engage a diverse member base.

Qualifications

• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Friendly, enthusiastic and compassionate attitude with a passion to motivate members/clients.
• Experience using basic computer software and audio equipment.
• Must pass YMCA background check.

Responsibilities

• Monitor fitness programs, including cardio and strength training, orientations, and general facility use.
• Conduct new member orientations and youth cardio/strength orientations.
• Maintain equipment, perform facility upkeep and some cleaning as required.
• Supervise activity on wellness floors and youth spaces; engage with diverse member groups.
• Provide guidance on form and technique in the weight room and aerobic rooms; motivate members to achieve wellness goals.

Skills

Empathy & communication

Motivational coaching

Safety awareness

Education

CPR & First Aid certification

Nationally recognized personal training certification (preferred)

Tools

Computer software basics

Audio equipment handling

Job description

Description

The YMCA of Columbia-Willamette is a mission driven organization, which seeks individuals who are enthusiastic and passionate about our mission and vision. We do this by putting the Christian principles of love, respect, honesty, responsibility, and service into practice.

Objective:

Under the direction of the Healthy Living Program Coordinator, Fitness Floor Monitor is responsible for providing guidance and leadership to all members, especially in the Healthy Living and Youth Development Departments.

Potential for Scheduled Hours: M, Tu, Th, F 3:30-8:30pm. W 2:30-8:30pm. Sa 10:30-3pm. Sun 12-4 pm

Why Should You Apply:

• Free Household Gym Membership
• Free Group Exercise Classes
• Free Pool Access
• Program Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Opportunities
• Opportunities for Growth and Leadership Development
• Build Your Resume
• Engage With Your Community

Job Responsibilities:

As a Fitness Floor Monitor you will monitor fitness programs, including cardiovascular exercise, strength training, orientations, and general facility use. Execute new member orientations as well as youth cardio / strength orientations by providing knowledge of equipment, and basic fitness direction. Some maintenance of equipment, regular facility maintenance, and some cleanings are necessary requirements of this position. The Floor Monitor will supervise activity on the wellness floors, including but not limited to authorized youth spaces. The ability to work with a diverse population of members ranging from teens to seniors is necessary.

Job Specifics:

• Provide guidance to members on form and technique in the weight room/aerobic rooms
• Be able to motivate and lead through their wellness goals.
• Must be organized, a good communicator and have excellent time management skills
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures (dress code, etc.)
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings on fitness orientations.
• Consistently uphold and enforce the Youth Policy.
• Support membership retention efforts by fostering positive member experiences through personalized interactions, class assistance, cardio and strength orientations, and maintaining an enthusiastic, approachable, and encouraging presence.
• Answer phones, provide follow up calls, and direct inquiries accordingly in a friendly, professional manner
• Gather information for the purpose of increasing members’ knowledge of health & fitness

Requirements

Essential Functions:

• Listen first & respond with empathy
• Be able to work independently and maintain / organize files, schedules, and appointments
• Lift up to 45 pounds, and ability to spot members lifting free weights
• Follow dress code, all other Sherwood Regional Family YMCA policies
• Respond accordingly to critical incidents and emergency situations
• Ability to effectively use standard software including those required during online trainings, scheduling software and manage audio equipment with Bluetooth functionality
• Take ownership of the healthy living fitness floor to include cleaning and organization of cardio/strength equipment and re-stocking of supplies when necessary to ensure a safe and welcoming environment.

Required Qualifications:

• Current CPR and First Aid certification
• A friendly, enthusiastic, and compassionate attitude with a passion to motivate members/clients and willingness to provide current information and instruction to help clients achieve their health & wellness goals
• Experience using basic computer software and audio equipment
• Must pass YMCA background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Nationally recognized and current certification(s) in personal training with experience in the health and fitness industry
• Specific knowledge of and experience with fitness equipment including but not limited to: selectorized, cardio, circuit, free-weight, functional, and plate loaded