Fitness Floor Staff

Company: YMCA OF SOUTH ALABAMA INC
Location: Saraland
Posted on: May 24, 2023

Job Description:

Job Details

Level
Entry

Job Location
North Mobile Family YMCA - Saraland, AL

Position Type
Part Time

Job Shift
Any

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.

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