Fitness Staff (Portage Location)

YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo; Portage (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

12% Retirement savings

Free family membership and discounts

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo is seeking a part-time Fitness Attendant for the Portage location. You will assist members with equipment, provide guidance on safe use of machines, and help create a welcoming, healthy environment during 3–4 hour shifts, including evenings and weeknights.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean and safe fitness area, delivering excellent customer service, and leading orientations as scheduled.

Qualifications

• Required certifications: CPR, AED, and First Aid within 90 days of employment.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
• Experience in fitness is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Train, observe, and assist participants in proper use of strength and cardio machines.
• Provide and sustain excellent customer service; build positive relationships with members.
• Maintain clean, safe fitness center; report incidents and hazards to supervisor.
• Lead fitness center orientations as scheduled.
• Follow YMCA policies and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Facility operation

Education

CPR certification

AED certification

First aid certification

Job description

YMCA OF GREATER KALAMAZOO JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Fitness Attendant (Portage Location)Status: Part-TimePay Rate: $13.73Hours: 3–4-hour shifts with at least 2 shifts per week. Evening and weeknight shifts needed.Reports to: Portage Health & Wellness DirectorPosition Summary:Provides excellent service to members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.Our Culture:Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.Essential Functions:Trains, observes, and assists participants in the proper use of all strength training and cardiovascular machines.Provides and sustains excellent customer service. Builds positive relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA. Effective communication with members, coworkers and supervisor.Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends in order to provide effective information and support to members.Working knowledge of all strength training and cardiovascular machines.Ensures fitness center area is clean, secure, and safe during shift. Reports incidents and hazardous conditions to supervisor.Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.Lead Fitness Center orientations as scheduled.YMCA Competencies (Leader)Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process.Benefits:Paid sick leave12% Funded Retirement SavingsFree Family Membership and program/activity discountsQualifications:Required certifications: CPR, AED, and First Aid within 90 days of employment.Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.Ability to report and record maintenance requests.Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds.Experience in fitness is preferred but not required.Work Environment & Physical Demands:Ability to lift minimum 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods (3 or more hours).Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, bending and reaching.