Adult Fitness - Program Associate Church Health YMCA-ONLY

Job Type

Part-time

Description

ADULT FITNESS - PROGRAM ASSOCIATE

PURPOSE OF POSITION :

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The part-time Adult Fitness - Program Associate is responsible for providing YMCA members and their guest's supervision, orientation, and safety in the branch wellness / fitness area.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Fitness Instruction :

• Provide fitness evaluations
• Provide fitness equipment orientations
• Suggests safe and effective exercises for individuals
• Assist members with safe and proper exercise form and technique

Equipment Maintenance :

Environmental Responsibilities :

Administrative Duties :

Other Duties / Issues :

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES :

Mission Advancement : Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.

Collaboration : Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness : Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth : Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent the abuse of children : verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.

Salary Description

$10.00-$13.50