Fitness Team Member (Southwest)

greateraustinyexternal; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Austin YMCA is seeking a Fitness Team Member to support member health and safety within a clean, welcoming gym environment. You will help maintain equipment, assist members with exercise benefits, and participate in program activities under supervision.

The role requires 18+ years old, a high school diploma or GED, and a willingness to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within 30 days. A team-oriented, service-minded attitude is essential to succeed in this environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Beginner level fitness skills and some fitness experience.
• First Aid/ CPR certification preferred (must be obtained within 30 days of employment).
• Strong customer-service orientation and teamwork.
• Ability to communicate clearly with members.

Responsibilities

• Protect health, safety, and welfare of all participants by keeping fitness area safe and clean.
• Encourage members to learn and understand the benefits of exercise and weight training.
• Be available to answer questions and address fitness-related concerns of members.
• Lead individual or group activities as designated by the supervisor.
• Submit proper maintenance requests for repairs and maintenance of fitness equipment.
• Assist with administrative duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Communication

First Aid/CPR

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Why Your Role Matters

As a Fitness Team Member, you help people pursue their health and well-being, knowing that they're in a safe, clean, caring, and positive environment. You'll provide the best customer service and ensure the gymnasium is clear of hazards and safety concerns.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Protect health, safety, and welfare of all participants by keeping fitness area safe and clean (i.e., racking weights, floors clear, and fitness equipment clean and sanitized, etc.).
• Encourage members to learn and understand the benefits of exercise and weight training and provide information about other available programs offered through the YMCA.
• Be available to answer questions and address fitness-related concerns of members.
• Lead individual or group activities as designated by the supervisor.
• Submit proper maintenance requests as needed for repairs and maintenance of fitness equipment.
• Assist with any administrative duties as assigned by supervisor (i.e., copies, data entry, flyers, etc.).
• Be responsible for judging the appropriate level for all participants.
• Set up and put away equipment as needed.
• Understand and carry out YMCA Fitness Program objectives.
• Know and follow the Greater Austin YMCA's People Guidelines, Code of Ethics, payroll procedures (including completing timesheets), and established emergency procedures.
• Attend all required meetings and/or trainings.
• Support Center and Association goals and directions through effective completion of tasks and verbal display to peers, staff, members and guests.
• Lead by example the Y's mission, vision and values with program participants, members, staff, and guest.
• Become an Ambassador of the Y's work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Y

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age upon date of hire.
• High school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Must have beginner level fitness skills including some previous fitness experience.
• Current First Aid/ CPR Certifications preferred (must be obtained within 30 days of employment.)
• You quickly learn from failure and value feedback in the effort to continuously improve.
• You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude and you can work well with others.
• You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and writeeffectively.
• You build good customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions.
• You leverage people's differences as strengths.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.