Wellness Attendant

YMCA of Greater Brandywine; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free family YMCA membership

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Babysitting during shift

Program discounts on childcare, camp,y

12% employer retirement contribution

Employer retirement plan option (403B)

Employee Assistance Program

Continuing education reimbursement

Career development and paid training

Referral bonus

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Brandywine in West Chester, PA invites applicants for a Wellness Center Attendant role. You will provide service to YMCA members in the fitness center, ensure safety and risk management of the area, maintain cleanliness, and assist with equipment and member needs.

The position emphasizes member engagement, supervision, and adherence to YMCA policies. Responsibilities include conducting orientations, maintaining staff visibility, and supporting special events and healthy lifestyle

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interface with all personality types.
• Obtain and maintain all additional new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Wellness Center Orientations based on branch guidelines and provide assistance in a safe, enthusiastic, thorough, courteous and professional manner.
• Ensure members are acknowledged, staff are identifiable by shirt and nametag, staff is trained, knowledgeable, and the Fitness Center is staffed 100% during operating hours.
• Maintain a clean facility and equipment.
• Report mechanical or breakdown problems immediately to the fitness director and document in the maintenance logbook.
• Provide advice, spotting and other assistance to members.
• Encourage members to wipe down vinyl seating and benches after use and clean equipment as requested by supervisor.
• Participate in special events and open houses throughout the year.
• Maintain continuous surveillance during shift.
• Encourage members to live a healthy lifestyle.
• Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic exercise principles

Job description

Location: Oscar Lasko YMCA – West Chester, PA 19380

Salary: $14.50 - $18.15 per hour

Category: Health/Wellness

Embark on a Journey of Impactful Adventure. Provide service to YMCA members in the fitness center and ensure the safety and risk management of the area and its members.

Perks & Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00

What You’ll Do

• Conduct Wellness Center Orientations based on branch guidelines and provide assistance in a safe, enthusiastic, thorough, courteous and professional manner.
• Ensure members are acknowledged, staff are identifiable by shirt and nametag, staff is trained, knowledgeable, and the Fitness Center is staffed 100% during operating hours.
• Maintain a clean facility and equipment.
• Report mechanical or breakdown problems immediately to the fitness director and document in the maintenance logbook.
• Provide advice, spotting and other assistance to members.
• Encourage members to wipe down vinyl seating and benches after use and clean equipment as requested by supervisor.
• Participate in special events and open houses throughout the year.
• Maintain continuous surveillance during shift.
• Encourage members to live a healthy lifestyle.
• Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications (What You’ll Need)

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interface with all personality types.
• Knowledge and/or experience in basic exercise principles.
• Obtain and maintain all additional new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire.

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.