Fitness Tech

Ymca Of Coastal Carolina; Pawleys Island (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA Family Membership

Employee discounts on YMCA programs

Job summary

The YMCA of Coastal Carolina is seeking a part-time Fitness Instructor at Pawleys Island, SC. You will schedule appointments, provide member services, and lead seminars to promote personal training programs and healthy living.

Ideal candidates hold a High School diploma (2-year degree preferred) with knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, and physiology. Prior customer service experience and basic computer skills are required. Redwoods trainings must be completed by deadlines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Preferred 2 year degree and/or equivalent experience in fitness/exercise field.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Excellent knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, & physiology.
• Marketing and sales ability.
• Computer skills involving Microsoft Office and email.
• Desire for health, wellness, and fitness promotion.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Personal passion for health and fitness.
• Complete all required Redwoods trainings by deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Be a leader and team player, eager to remain current in the fitness field.
• Schedule appointments and provide exceptional member service before, during, and after appointments.
• Assist with matching clients and trainers.
• Promote YMCA programs via member communication, mailings, specials, etc.
• Lead seminars / workshops to promote personal training and healthy lifestyle information.
• Ensure program quality via evaluation of current programs and recommendations for future programs.
• Conduct programs at the highest level including instruction and demonstration.
• Stay alert to problems during shifts and correct improper training techniques.
• Represent the YMCA at community functions, health fairs, and events.

Skills

Customer service

Public speaking

Teamwork

Health promotion

Time management

Communication

Marketing and sales

Anatomy knowledge

Kinesiology

Physiology knowledge

Education

High School diploma

2 year degree or equivalent experience in fitness/exercise

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

Job Location: Pawleys Island - Pawleys Island, SC 29585

The YMCA of Coastal Carolina is the perfect place for people with a passion for making the community a better place. The dedicated people who make up our staff are the foundation of the YMCA. Each person plays an important role in making the Y a welcoming, productive, and vital resource in their communities.

Working at the Y comes with personal benefits too. As a part-time you receive a FREE YMCA Family Membership along with employee discounts on YMCA programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Be a leader and team player, eager to remain current in the fitness field.
• Successfully demonstrate the ability to clean, sanitize any/all equipment on continual basis.
• Schedule appointments and provide exceptional member service before, during, and after appointments.
• Assist with matching clients and trainers.
• Promote YMCA programs via member communication, mailings, specials, etc.
• Lead seminars / workshops as needed to help promote personal training program and general healthy lifestyle information.
• Ensure program quality through evaluation of current programs and recommendations for future programs.
• Conduct programs at the highest level including exceptional instruction and demonstration.
• Stay alert to any and all problems that may occur during shifts and/or members exercising including correcting any improper training techniques.
• Be a role model of a healthy lifestyle
• Represent the YMCA at community functions, health fairs, and special events.

QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma required
• Preferred 2 year degree and/or equivalent experience in fitness/exercise related field.
• Previous customer service experience.
• Excellent knowledge of human anatomy, kinesiology, & physiology.
• Marketing and sales ability.
• Computer skills involving Microsoft Office and email.
• Desire for health, wellness, and fitness promotion.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Personal passion for health and fitness.
• Complete all required Redwoods trainings by their completion deadlines
• Child Abuse Prevention supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:
  • Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
  • Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
  • Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
  • Completing all child abuse prevention training as required