Wellness Floor Staff - Weekends

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Healthy Living, Wellness Floor Staff Member oversees the Wellness Center: cardiovascular equipment, selectorized equipment, and free weight areas; emphasizes member safety and education; creates a relaxed, inviting and non-threatening atmosphere for all members in accordance with the policies and procedures of the Ann Arbor YMCA. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•  Be actively and visibly involved with members, volunteers and staff in a positive, friendly manner that communicates and demonstrates the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. 
•  Demonstrate appropriate use of equipment, clearly explain equipment usage to members and work at skill level appropriate for the member. Accurately adjust machine setting to fit members. 
•  Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
•  Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
•  Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
•  Attend scheduled staff meetings.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

Exemplify a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Attend scheduled staff meetings.

Reads all YMCA communications including but not limited to email.

Any other duties as needed.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Currently certified in CPR, First Aid and AED, or obtain within 60 days of hire.
•  Ability to relate to Y members in a positive manner.
•  Must be a highly-motivated person with leadership ability and strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
•  Ability to communicate and listen effectively as well as a willingness to learn.
• Exposure to skills to be taught, informal or on the job training; equivalent to two years of high school.
•  Thorough knowledge of exercise science is ideal; including functional anatomy, exercise physiology, nutrition and injury prevention.
•  Understanding of YMCA mission and cause is required.
•  Multi-lingual ability is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
2. Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
3. Must be able to assist participant weighing up to 180 pounds
4. Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
5. Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
6. Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
7. Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.