Gym Monitor

Newark Ymca; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Newark and Vicinity is seeking Part Time Gym Monitors to supervise gym activities, enforce policies, and maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for members and guests in Newark, New Jersey. The role involves monitoring racquetball and squash areas and coordinating with the membership desk.

Candidates should have a High School Diploma, be available for weekday and weekend shifts from 6:00 pm to 11:30 pm, and obtain CPR and First Aid certification upon hire.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalency required.
• CPR and First Aid certification required or obtained upon hire.
• Flexible schedule and availability for gym usage.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Enforce gym rules and policies to ensure safety and fun.
• Maintain surveillance of members and guests in gym and courts.
• Provide excellent customer service and care for all customers.
• Perform opening and closing procedures as assigned.
• Record gym usage and incident reports as requested.
• Attend staff meetings and required trainings.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Conflict resolution

Education

High School Diploma or equivalency

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Part Time Newark, NJ, US

Pay Rate: $15.92 per hour; $20 per hour after 9pm

The YMCA of Newark and Vicinity is seeking Part Time Gym Monitors for contract groups contracting the Gymnasium. Schedules vary depending on the groups using the gym. Gym Monitors are responsible for monitoring all gym activities, enforcement of YMCA operating policies and procedures, and ensuring a safe, clean, and positive environment for the participants. The YMCA’s recruitment process includes comprehensive background screening including pre-employment drug test and criminal background check and upon hire, mandatory training sessions.

Summary of Essential Functions:

• Enforce all gym rules and policies to maintain a safe and fun environment.
• Maintain constant surveillance of members and guests within the gym, racquet ball, squash courts, and the surrounding area.
• Present professional appearance and interaction at all times and maintain a high standard of customer service.
• Build professional and cordial relationships with YMCA staff members, guests, members, and volunteers.
• Perform opening and closing procedures as assigned.
• Coordinate traffic flow with the membership desk.
• Coordinate and monitor equipment usage with the membership desk.
• Record gym usage as requested by supervisor.
• Provide care for members and guests in case of an emergency in the gym.
• Periodically tour operating locker rooms.
• Record incident reports for issues that occur in the gym area.
• Ensure on-going cleanliness of the gym and facility and assist in maintaining the gym and court areas clean.
• Attend staff meetings and any scheduled training sessions as required.
• Maintain a safe work environment, free of clutter, debris and hazardous conditions and ensure cleanliness of facility.
• Provide excellent customer service and care for all including but not limited to internal and external customers /members/ residents/ visitors/ clients/ patrons/ vendors/ suppliers/ members of public/volunteers/staff.
• Demonstrate and model the YMCA’s four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Perform such other job-related duties as may be periodically assigned by the Supervisor.
• Adhere to Abuse Risk Management policies:
  • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with program participants.
  • Attend required abuse risk management training.
  • Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising program participants.
  • Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
  • Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• High School Diploma or equivalency.
• Flexible schedule and available to work when groups have contracted the gym for usage.
• CPR and First Aid Certification or obtain immediately upon hire.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in customer service, gym/ fitness membership-based organization, or similar environment.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Sufficient strength, ability, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to perform activities.
• Ability to Carrying (50lbs.), Lifting (50lbs.), Pulling (50 lbs.), Pushing (50lbs.)
• Ability to walk, stand, bend, stretch, kneel, squad, sit, climb.

Schedule: Weekday and weekends 6:00 pm -1130 pm - Staff may select a few shifts

The YMCA of Newark and Vicinity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on the Y’s business, in accordance with applicable laws.