Wellness Staff | Wellmark YMCA

Wellness Staff | Wellmark

YMCA 3.9 3.9

out of 5 stars 501 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50309 $10.25 - $11.75 an hour - Part-time YMCA of Greater Des Moines 36,179 reviews $10.25 - $11.75 an hour - Part-time There's nothing like working at the Y! At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our staff members are people who drive this cause - it is because of our drive, our passion, our belief in others, and our belief in the strength of our mission that we are able to make a difference - every day.

JOB LOCATION

Wellmark

YMCA SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Various shifts available including early morning & weekends. 4-20 hours per week

PAY RATE

$10.25-$11.75+/hour depending on experience and skills

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS

July 1, 2026 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Wellness Center Staff will be responsible for facilitating member involvement and relationship building, monitoring activities in the Wellness Center, assisting members with questions and issues, and providing basic equipment instruction. Wellness Center Staff are responsible for exemplifying professionalism, serving as a resource for members and guests, and providing excellent customer service.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Monitor the Wellness Center areas to ensure a safe, hazard-free environment, addressing safety issues as directed. Continuously monitor Wellness Center areas to assist members with questions and issues. Continuously facilitate member involvement by actively seeking opportunities to build relationships. Actively promote member engagement by encouraging involvement in related Y programs and small communities. Assume a leadership role for members, demonstrating professionalism and equipment expertise. Encourage and support members as they strive to attain their personal fitness and wellness goals. Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the Wellness Center areas by cleaning equipment, desks, and all surface areas regularly. Assist, as required, with training and orientation of new Y staff. Know all emergency procedures and be able to demonstrate them. Complete accident/incident reports and submit to supervisor or designated staff person. Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person. Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Must be at least 16 years of age Perform basic computer skills such as using the computerized time clock and online training requirements. Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions One year previous customer service experience Previous fitness and/or wellness experience preferred American Red Cross CPR-PR/AED/First Aid Certifications or equivalent certifications approved by the YMCA - completed if hired and prior to start Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Training - prior to starting if hired and maintained annually. Additional training to be assigned and completed within 30 days and maintained afterwards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; demonstrate and perform various exercise movements on exercise and strength training equipment; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Help positively impact children and families in our community and

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