Description

PREREQUISITES:

• Basic life support (CPR), First Aid, AED certification
• Must be punctual
• Must have good human relations skills to facilitate positive relationships with members and staff
• Must promote all programs for the YMCA and Fitness Department
• Must be able to work with all populations: children, teens, adults, men and women
• Must be familiar with Emergency Procedures

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The fitness floor staff is responsible for providing knowledge and demonstration of exercises in a safe and correct manner. Fitness Floor staff must possess organizational, human relations and communications skills. Fitness background is a plus.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Give Equipment Orientations
  • Must be able to help members fill out the Par-Q form
  • Obtain information concerning any limitations, past or present injuries, and medications
  • Inquire about goals and previous exercise programs
  • Establish a workout based on information obtained from the member
  • Provide thorough demonstrations of each machine and set a comfortable weight for each exercise
• Provide Guidance to Members
  • Set target heart rates
  • Set realistic short and long term goals
  • Communicate expectations in starting an exercise program
  • Possess and give knowledge about special cases (diabetes, hypertension, pregnancy, etc.) and exercise
• Oversee Cardiovascular Floor
  • Demonstrate use of machines to members, keeping in mind their goals and history
  • Perform maintenance and cleaning of all cardiovascular equipment
  • Pick up magazines, magazine holders and trash on the floor
• Oversee Strength Floor
  • Demonstrate exercise technique when asked outside of equipment orientations
  • Spot members during lifting
  • Perform maintenance and cleaning of all strength equipment
• Give Fitness Evaluations (must be a personal trainer)
  • Oversee each part of the evaluation: body fat measurements, sub-max cardiovascular test, bench press test, half sit up test, sit and reach flexibility test.
  • Answer exercise related questions
• Be informed about the most effective weight training methods approved by the YMCA and be able to perform and teach these new methods to all members in a manner that promotes quality and consistency.
• Attend all staff meetings

• Represent and promote the YMCA, its goals, philosophies and mission, in a way that reflects the true character and image of the “Y”
• Dress in a professional manner. Wear YMCA red fitness staff shirt with black or grey pants/shorts. Tennis shoes should be worn. Open toed shoes and sandals are NOT allowed.
• Maintain general facility cleanliness
  • Pick up paper in the locker rooms. Close locker doors. A walk through should be done in the locker rooms every hour.

FUTURE REQUIREMENTS:

• New Staff Orientation
• YMCA principles of health and fitness
• YMCA personal trainer

Disclaimer

I accept this position with the understanding that the first 90 days are trial only. I understand my employment may be terminated, during this 90 day for whatever reason and with no prior notice. I accept this job description in its entirety and will perform all of the duties listed to the best of my abilities.