Fitness Staff - YMCA of Pawtucket : Job Details

Position Summary:This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 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.Essential Functions:1. Coaches members in support of their desired behavior change. Regularly checks on members' progress in meeting personal and program goals.2. 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.3. Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA. Introduces new members to group exercise communities based on their health and well-being goals.4. Utilizes tools and information for the purpose of increasing member knowledge of wellness as well as wellness programs provided through the YMCA (handouts, schedules, ect.)5. May conduct post-enrollment interviews to understand new members' definition of well-being, plans to meet their individual needs.6. Maintains and cleans equipment according to the schedule or as requested by supervisor.7. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.8. Attends all staff meetings.9. Performs other duties as assigned.Qualifications1. High school graduate or equivalent preferred.2. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications; Bloodborne Pathogens and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.3. Previous experience with diverse populations preferred.