Fitness Coach

Overview

Role focused on maintaining a safe and welcoming fitness center environment, guiding members in usage of equipment, and representing the YMCA through professional interaction and program support.

• Monitor workout areas for potential hazards and keep areas organized and tidy to better service members (rerack free weights as needed, put magazines away, etc.).
• Be aware of and enforce fitness center (weight room) policies at all times.
• Keep workout equipment and area clean, including wiping down the machines during shift as needed.
• Design and deliver training/equipment orientation programs that meet individual members needs and facilitate the goals of the participant.
• Provide basic information/instruction to participants regarding how to properly use the fitness equipment.
• Represent the YMCA by utilizing tools and information to increase member knowledge of fitness as well as other programs provided through the YMCA (handouts, charts, brochures, etc.).
• Be punctual and professional.
• Refrain from offering injury diagnosis and/or advice.
• Demonstrate physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods and participate in or demonstrate exercise/fitness activities.
• Physical ability to lift at least 20 pounds.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and act swiftly in an emergency.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Physical ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time and lift at least 20 pounds.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and act swiftly in an emergency.
• Ability to participate in or demonstrate exercise/fitness activities.
• Be punctual and professional.
• Refrain from providing medical diagnosis or professional fitness advice.