Wellness Instructor / Gymnasium Attendant

YMCA Southcoast; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA Southcoast in Wareham is seeking a Wellness Coordinator to supervise, instruct, and lead members in the Free weight room, cardio center, and overall Wellness/Fitness Department to ensure a safe, positive, and healthy experience.

You will orient new members, develop personalized exercise programs, perform equipment maintenance, and uphold the YMCA's values and member code of conduct while participating in staff trainings.

Qualifications

• Current CPR and First Aid certifications; or obtain within 3 months of employment.
• Basic knowledge of exercise training principles: cardio, strength, endurance, flexibility.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; wellness advocacy.

Responsibilities

• Provide a friendly environment and encourage members during workouts.
• Orient new members to Cardiovascular/Nautilus room and demonstrate equipment use.
• Provide workout cards and generate personalized exercise programs for members.
• Instruct on basics of exercise, including cardio fitness, strength, endurance, and flexibility.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and keep Wellness/Fitness areas safe and clean.
• Uphold the membership code of conduct and YMCA values.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and trainings.

Skills

Cooperative teamwork

Certifications up-to-date

Education

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Job description

YMCA SouthCoast

Job Title: Wellness Coordinator

Job Family: Wellness Job Code: WE 101

Job Summary

Supervise, instruct, and lead members and guests of the YMCA Southcoast in such a way as to ensure a safe, positive, educational, and healthy experience in the Free weight room, Cardiovascular/Nautilus Center, and any and all aspects of the Wellness/Fitness Department, including the gymnasium.

Essential Functions

1. Provide a friendly environment to members and guests by presenting yourself in proper work attire (staff shirt and name tag), introducing yourself, learning member’s names, and providing encouragement, knowledge, and positive feedback to members as they workout.
2. Orient new members to the Cardiovascular/Nautilus room, by demonstrating and explaining proper technique and use of any and all pieces of equipment and encourage members not to hesitate to ask questions at any time during or after the orientation.
3. Provide workout cards for members and guests upon their request. Generate personalized programs exercise programs and workout cards for members and guests who receive personal training.
4. Instruct members and guests on the basics of exercise including, cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility.
5. Perform general preventative maintenance on all equipment located in the Wellness/Fitness department.
6. Keep all areas of the Wellness/Fitness department free of any and all hazards.
7. Ensure cleanliness of all areas of the Wellness/Fitness department by following and performing the posted maintenance duties and schedule.
8. Incorporate character development into the Wellness/Fitness department.
9. Enhance the culture of the gymnaisum/fitness floor by understanding the membership code of conduct and making sure all member and non-members are following.
10. Attend all scheduled, mandatory, staff meetings and trainings.
11. To perform any other duties as requested by the Wellness/Fitness Director or Executive Director.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work cooperatively with people at all levels with respect.
• Keeping all required certifications up to date in all areas of wellness.

Qualifications:

• Current CPR and First Aid certifications. Or obtain within 3 months of employment.
• Must have basic knowledge and understanding of exercise training principles, including cardiovascular, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility exercises.
• Must demonstrate skills for successful human interaction, relation, and communication. Must be an example of wellness and fitness.

YMCA Competencies:

Mission and Community Oriented: Models and teaches YMCA values. Champion inclusion activities, strategies, initiatives. Ensures high level services that differentiate the YMCA from other providers. Provides staff and volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition.

People Oriented: Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Builds relationships to create small communities. Effectively tailors communications to specific audiences. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.

Results Oriented: Holds staff and self-accountable for high-quality results using formal process to measure progress. Conducts prototypes to support new programs and activities. Provides others with framework for making decisions. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team and others. Cultivates relationships to support fundraising. Effectively creates and manages budgets.

Personal Development Oriented: Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues, inappropriate behavior, or issues of performance. Shares new insights; facilitates change; models adaptability and awareness of change impact.