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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:

•  Ensure that all fitness equipment is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized
•  Ensure that all fitness equipment is in good working condition

Environmental Responsibilities:

•  Ensure the fitness area(s) is (are) functional, clean and sanitized
•  Ensure all areas of the YMCA (including outdoors) are clean and sanitized
•  Enforce the policies and procedures of the fitness area(s)

Administrative Duties:

• Attend and participate in departmental meetings
• Arrive at 4:45 am to complete opening duties
• Assist with facility tours
• Serve as a YMCA representative at special events
• Attend designated YMCA trainings and certification courses
• New Employee Orientation/Child Abuse Prevention training within 20 days of hire

Other Duties/Issues:

• In special circumstances, supervisors reserve the right to assign job duties other than those specifically listed above.
• Employees will accurately report work time via approved YMCA Clocking Method: Branch Kiosk, YMCA site phone, YMCA iPad or time sheet. 

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:

•  Promotes and incorporates the YMCA four core values and character development model in all branch activities.
•  Current state approved CPR certification*.
•  High School diploma or equivalent
•  Experience/knowledge in exercise science/physiology
•  Excellent personal and organizational skills
•  Have a willingness and ability to provide good customer service to all members
•  Learn and understand YMCA history, mission and philosophy
•  Relevant YMCA certifications**

* At hire or earliest possible training.** Within 30 days of employment or first available offering  

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing duties of this job the employee the employee is frequently required to stand for long periods of time, kneel down or crouch, and lift heavyweights.
• May be exposed to loud music.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions
• Ability to perceive, identify and respond to signs of distress. 
• Specific visual abilities include close, distant, peripheral and depth.
• Ensure that all equipment and spaces in facility are ready for use by members
• Help to ensure the fitness area(s) is (are) functional, clean and sanitized
• Help enforce the policies and procedures of the fitness area(s)

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.