Weight Room Attendant

ymcapkccareers; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal YMCA membership

Flexible scheduling around school and–

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Wellness program

LifeMart employee discount center

Professional training, education, and/

20% discount on YMCA programs

Job summary

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a part-time Weight Room Attendant in Gig Harbor, WA. You will engage with members, assist with equipment use, and help maintain a clean, safe fitness floor aligned with YMCA values.

Qualifications include background checks, diversity commitment, and preferred certifications. CPR/First Aid is a plus, with opportunities for training and growth within the YMCA system.

Qualifications

• Provide welcoming service and engage with members.
• Assist with spotting and guidance on fitness floor.
• Pass background and reference checks as required.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with members as they enter and exit the Fitness Center
• Deliver youth equipment orientations, and assist members with spotting or form during their workouts
• Ensure the fitness area remains clean and organized; dumbbells, weight plates, bars, and ensure equipment is working

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Position: Weight Room Attendant

Wage: $17.13 to $17.36 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: Tom Taylor Family YMCA, Gig Harbor, WA

As a Weight Room Attendant, you will be responsible for engaging with members and maintain a clean, safe, and organized fitness floor. You will also be responsible for providing a quality experience to members and participants focused on YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning and/or Foundations of Group Exercise certification or equivalent, such as ACE, ACSM, or AFAA certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of basic health and fitness principles and components, exercise prescription and strength training machines preferred
• You have a positive attitude and previous experience with youth and diverse populations.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications (preferred).

• Key Responsibilities:

• Greet and interact with members as they enter and exit the Fitness Center
• Deliver youth equipment orientations, and assist members with spotting or form during their workouts
• Ensure the fitness area remains clean and organized; dumbbells, weight plates, bars, and ensure equipment is working

Benefits:

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

At the Y, we’re all about empowering people, inspiring action, and strengthening the communities we call home. Join our team and support our vision of creating opportunity to all can thrive in every season of life. To apply, visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled