Wellness Center Floor Staff Naugatuck

YMCA - 3.9

Naugatuck, CT Job Details Part-time From $16.94 an hour 2 hours ago Qualifications Coaching Health and wellness goal setting In-person customer service Weight training Child supervision Music selection Cleaning equipment Fitness customer service Equipment maintenance Health promotion activities Conducting fitness assessments Training Group fitness classes Stakeholder relationship building Entry level Full Job Description Job Summary This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Wellness Center Floor Staff/Instructor at the Naugatuck Y is responsible for assisting in daily floor supervision, fitness testing, new member orientations, and administration of the fitness center and lower YMCA level in accordance with YMCA protocols. Interacts with new and existing members to help them in achieving their health and well-being goals. Creates a welcoming environment for all members of all backgrounds and abilities.

OUR CULTURE

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

We are welcoming:

we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine:

we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful:

we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing:

we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.

We are determined:

above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Is physically active and has a passion for health and fitness, and youth development
• General knowledge of wellness trends.
• Within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens training.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Conducts new member Orientations for both facility and equipment usage, including member intakes. 2. Assists with supervision of youth and members in lower level of YMCA including Gymnasium and locker rooms. 3. Coach's members in support of their desired behavior change without always prescribing the answer. 4. Introduces new members to group exercise communities based their health and well-being goals. 5. Register, and monitor new and present member Orientations. 6. Regularly checks on members' progress in meeting personal and program goals (both formally and informally). 7. Asks and answers questions from program participants and members to support them in achieving their goals related to health and well-being. 8. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members. 9. Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members and program participants connect with each other and the

YMCA. 10.

Observes and adjusts approach to support members' capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture. 11. Celebrates the achievements of members' related to personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being. 12. Conducts daily administrative, cleaning, and maintenance of Wellness Center and its equipment. 13. Communicates with Leadership staff regarding the needs of the Health and Wellness department. 14. Works directly with supervisor, and Membership Director to address the needs of members. 15. Promote, monitor, and assist in Member retention programs. 16. Ensures appropriate music is playing at all times in Wellness areas 17. Designs monthly informational bulletin boards 18. Participates in Y special events as requested. 19. All other duties assigned by supervisor

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others
• Inclusion
• Functional Expertise

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• Physical activities may include but are not limited to; balancing body equilibrium, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing and pulling objects, lifting, talking and ability to hear within immediate environment.
• Specific abilities required by this job include: Able to perform repetitive movements with and without weights or equipment at multiple levels.
• Position requires individuals to have close visual acuity to perform and complete assigned activities
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• Moderate exposure to infections.
• Adhere to best practices for

Staff:

physical exertion for you should be 50% or less of your ability when demonstrating equipment usage.

Pay:

From $16.94 per hour

Work Location:

In person