Position summary:

Instruct, supervise and reinforce proper strength training procedures; provide encouragement and monitor the fitness area to ensure a safe environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilitiesinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned

• Teach members the proper and preferred use of all fitness equipment.
• Appropriately demonstrate and instruct proper exercises in accordance with program standards and guidelines.
• Develop and implement exercise programs for individual member needs; maintain member records when applicable.
• Utilize personal information provided and ensure all medical release forms are filled out.
• Provide encouragement during instruction while being an enthusiastic and positive representative of the YMCA.
• Be a member service ambassador, remaining abreast of current programs and facility schedules; being prepared to provide personalized direction to other YMCA services.
• Maintain a neat, clean and pleasant environment; report deficiencies in equipment and cleaning supply inventory to the Program Coordinator/Program Director.
• Responsible for the health and safety of all individuals in the fitness areas, i.e. caution regarding unsafe practices and conditions and perform rescue/first aid when necessary.
• Report accidents and injuries and complete incident reports.
• Communicate with members, make them feel welcome and address then by name. Responsible for attending staff meetings/events.
• Demonstrate and teach the Character Development values of caring, honesty, respect, respect and responsibility.
• Continually enhance professional development through certification training, additional work shops, educational courses and/or appropriate reading material.
• Work in harmony and cooperation with the staff, volunteers and members of the YMCA.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School (GED) preferred 6 months of health or member services related experience.