Wellness Attendant - Spring Grove Wellness Center

YMCA of the Roses; Spring Grove (PA); On-site; Full time

Job description

Join us for an exciting opportunity to be part of the launch of our brand-new YMCA facility in Spring Grove! The Wellness Attendant is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment in the wellness area while providing exceptional service to members. This role supports members with general equipment questions, ensures proper usage guidelines are followed, and helps create a positive fitness experience for all.

Schedule

Two-hour morning and two-hour evening shifts available.

Responsibilities

• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
• Develops relationships with staff, members and community partners to advance the mission of the YMCA.
• Enhances YMCA of the Roses membership by demonstrating the Y core values while keeping the Wellness Center a safe and pleasant environment.
• Cleans equipment and surrounding floor area within the Wellness Center by using proper cleaning supplies and procedures.
• Monitors the Wellness Center by walking the floor, kindly enforces Wellness Center rules, encourages safe and proper equipment use and equipment clean up.
• Follows reporting and signage procedure regarding broken or missing equipment/supplies. Maintains accurate attendance records.
• Reviews equipment tutorials on the Y YouTube channel and via Precor's QR codes to possess a working knowledge of equipment in wellness center.
• Is knowledgeable of and promotes YMCA virtual and on site programs to members.
• Wears appropriate and approved fitness attire, therefore being easily identifiable by members.
• Applies YMCA of the Roses policy/procedures for emergency situations, including emergency and safety procedures, and completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Serves as a role model for other staff members by demonstrating exemplary job skills and behavior.
• Attends required staff meetings, educational workshops and certifications.
• Maintains certification by attending CEC classes and submitting required updated paperwork to the YMCA of the USA and the YMCA of the Roses.
• Completes additional duties as assigned by the Wellness Coordinator/Director.

Leadership Competencies

• Relationships
• Communication
• Developing Self & Others
• Community

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• At least 16 years of age.
• Obtain CPR PRO/AED/First Aid certification within 3 months of hire.
• Ability to work well with people and maintain a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of strength training and cardio equipment.
• Complete the following within 1 month of hire:
  • Living Our Cause
  • Cause Driven Tour
  • Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y
  • Wellness Center at the Y training
• Complete the following within 3 months of hire:
  • Foundations of Listen First
  • Principles of Member Health and Wellness

Work Environment & 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 instruct and observe health seekers with proper form and technique.
• Ability to exert up to 25 pounds of force regularly and 45 pounds of force occasionally.
• Ability to Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift grasp, talk, make repetitive motions, see and hear.

Obtain Criminal background check, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.