Job Location : all cities,MI, USA
NOW HIRING for our new Caledonia Community Center YMCA. Join our team as a part-time Health & Wellness Specialist - shift times vary throughout the week including early mornings, afternoon, evenings & weekends. The anticipated start date for this position is early December 2024.
OUR CULTURE
Guiding Principles describe our behaviors to support our organization's work throughout its life in all circumstances, irrespective of changes in goals, strategies, and leadership. Our Guiding Principles are as follows: We CULTIVATE-We grow staff and volunteer leaders who will be stewards of the Y mission, resources, and opportunities. We OWN-We think long-term and act on behalf of the organization, beyond our own team. We WELCOME-We are inclusive of all people and all communities. We SERVE-We provide timely and excellent service to members, volunteers, community, and each other. We LEARN-We are never done learning and always seek to improve. We are curious about new possibilities and act to explore them. We UNITE-We work together to achieve big goals and speak as one voice. We RESPECT-We treat others with kindness and speak positively about other people in all situations. We PLAY-We celebrate, appreciate, and have fun!
The YMCA of Great Grand Rapids utilizes a Membership By Design framework, which is a member involvement and community building model for YMCAs across the country. All staff membersfront-line, management, full- and part-timeand volunteers have a role to play in member engagement. These responsibilities can be broken into six steps:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Health & Wellness Specialist provides fitness equipment orientations, promotes YMCA health and wellness services, maintains and cleans equipment, and enforces recreation guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Demonstrates proper equipment use and exercise form
Monitors member activities on the fitness equipment, indoor track, gym floor and locker rooms.
Maintains all areas in clean, presentable fashion
Provides outstanding member service
Give tours to prospective members
Handles member complaints
Stays current with advances in the health and wellness field
Sets up equipment for group exercise and various sports activities.
Enforces YMCA member guidelines.
Performs any other functions deemed necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
COMPENSATION
$13.80 - $17.24 ; Part Time, Non Exempt (up to 25 hrs/week)
BENEFITS:
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) required; enrollment in college courses preferred; three to six months fitness, instructional, or personal training experience; or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, preferred. Ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles. Ability to actively take part and lead fitness activities. Working knowledge of computers and experience with a variety of software applications. YMCA experience preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION
CPR, AED, Oxygen and First Aid Certification required within first 60 days
Blood Borne Pathogen training
State of Michigan criminal background clearance (ICHAT)
YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
Functional Expertise
Developing Self & Others
Communication & Influence
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
TRAVEL
0-5% of local travel within the state of Michigan; occasional out-of-state travel may be required for educational conferences or training.
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Compensation details: 13.8-17.24 Hourly Wage
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