Wellness Center Associate (Part-Time)

YMCA of Central Massachusetts; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Program

YMCA facility access

Sick Leave

Job summary

The YMCA of Central Massachusetts is seeking a Wellness Center Associate for the Tri-Community Family Branch Wellness team. The role focuses on maintaining a safe exercise environment by cleaning and sanitizing equipment and guiding members through orientations.

Required is a High School Diploma or equivalent, CPR/First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain), and strong communication skills; Personal Trainer Certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications or willingness to certify.
• Excellent written and oral communication with members and staff is a must.
• Personal Trainer Certification is highly preferred.
• Educational background in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Health Education or related field preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Meets and greets all members and guests of the Fitness Center with attentiveness and courtesy.
• Provides outstanding service to our members and their guests in a professional and courteous manner.
• Must be knowledgeable of fitness activities and equipment to explain them to members and guests.
• Follows opening and closing procedures for Fitness Center.
• Quickly learns members' names and greets them by name.
• Performs equipment orientations.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of Fitness Center; reports equipment needing repair.
• Organizes each room with proper equipment during hourly walks-throughs.
• Replenishes supplies such as towels, water cups, and disinfecting wipes.
• Enforces Wellness Center Rules & Regulations.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

CPR and First Aid certifications

Personal Trainer Certification

Educational background in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Health Education or related field

Job description

Do you enjoy helping people reach their fitness goals? Do you have a passion for wellness? If so, come join the Tri-Community Family Branch YMCA's Wellness team!

The YMCA fosters an environment that creates change that is supportive to and resulting in our members feeling confident in themselves and the changes they will make towards a healthier tomorrow.

The Wellness Center Associate is responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy exercise environment by conducting daily maintenance and cleaning/sanitizing of all equipment in the common area of the wellness center, and candidate should be familiar with fitness equipment and keeping up to date on safety and fitness trends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Educational background in Physical Education, Exercise Science, Health Education or related field preferred but not required
• Hold current CPR and First Aid certifications or willing to be certified
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to work positively with members and staff is a must.
• Personal Trainer Certification is highly preferred

Job Duties

• Meets and greets all members and guests of the Fitness Center with the upmost attentiveness and courtesy
• Provides outstanding service to our members and their guests in a professional and courteous manner.
• Must be knowledgeable of Fitness activities and equipment in order to adequately explain them to members and guests.
• Follows opening and closing procedures for Fitness Center.
• Quickly learns member's names and greets members and guests by name.
• Performs equipment orientations.
• Maintains cleanliness and safety of Fitness Center. Reports to supervisor any equipment needing repair.
• Organizes each room with the proper equipment during hourly “Walk through’s”
• Replenishes supplies such as towels, water cups, and disinfecting wipes.
• Enforces Wellness Center Rules & Regulations.
• Attends scheduled staff meetings.
• This position guide does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job related duties, as requested.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour. Plus, Employee Assistance Program, Access to YMCA facilities for all YMCA employees, and Sick Leave

Schedule: Varying shifts available.

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