FITNESS FLOOR STAFF

Position Summary

Fitness Floor Staff are responsible for creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive wellness environment for all members. This role provides basic fitness assistance, ensures proper use of equipment, supports member engagement, and promotes YMCA wellness programs while upholding the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Essential Functions

• Greet members and create a positive, inclusive fitness environment

• Provide basic instruction on the safe and proper use of fitness equipment

• Monitor the fitness floor to ensure member safety and adherence to YMCA policies

• Assist members with general fitness questions and direct them to appropriate programs or staff

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the fitness area and equipment

• Report equipment concerns, safety issues, or incidents promptly

• Support emergency procedures and respond appropriately to incidents

• Promote YMCA wellness programs, classes, and personal training opportunities

• Maintain accurate participation or usage logs as required

YMCA Competencies (Leader)

• Mission Advancement: Models YMCA values and promotes healthy living

• Collaboration: Builds positive relationships with members and staff

• Operational Effectiveness: Maintains a safe, organized, and efficient fitness environment

• Personal Growth: Demonstrates willingness to learn and improve

Child Abuse Prevention verbiage:

Employees and volunteers who directly supervise consumers will:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Employees and volunteers who do not directly supervise consumers will:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend required abuse risk management training.
• Report suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
  • Maintenance employees, fitness floor staff and volunteers—ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitor high-risk locations (locker-rooms and bathrooms), etc.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

• Previous fitness, wellness, or customer service experience preferred

• Knowledge of basic fitness principles and equipment usage

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• CPR/AED and First Aid certification required (or ability to obtain within a specified timeframe)

Work Schedule

• Flexible availability required, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

• Ability to demonstrate basic fitness movements

• Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds

• Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations

Equal Opportunity Employer

The YMCA of South Alabama is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.