Fitness Floor Staff

Overview

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The Fitness Floor staff is responsible for providing knowledge and demonstration of exercises in a safe and correct manner and maintaining the cleanliness of the strength, cardio and group fitness areas. Fitness Floor staff must possess organizational, human relations and communications skills. A fitness background is a plus. Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds.

• Provide Equipment Orientations
• Be able to help members fill out the Par-Q form and obtain information concerning any limitations, past or present injuries, and medications; inquire about goals and previous exercise programs; provide thorough demonstrations of each machine and adjust seat height, arm adjustments and weights as needed
• Oversee Cardiovascular Floor
• Demonstrate use of machines to members, keeping in mind their goals and history
• Perform maintenance and cleaning of all cardiovascular equipment
• Keep the floor clean by picking up magazines, magazine holders and trash
• 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) and 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 teach these methods to all members to promote 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: YMCA black fitness staff shirt with black, khaki or grey pants/shorts, tennis shoes; open-toed shoes and sandals are not allowed
• Maintain general facility cleanliness, including locker rooms and fitness areas

• Basic life support (CPR), First Aid, AED certification within 90 days of hire date
• 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
• Must be flexible with schedule including holidays

• New Employee Orientation
• YMCA principles of health and fitness
• YMCA personal trainer if desired