Description YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City Job Description JOB TITLE: Fitness Center Associate REPORTS TO: Health and Wellness Coordinator/Director FLSA TYPE: Non-Exempt POSITION DESCRIPTION: To monitor the fitness center at all times while positively supporting the YMCA and its mission. Contribute to creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere, by maintaining a neat, clean and safe environment. Proper maintenance and care of equipment, including regular cleaning is also a necessary and answer member questions or concerns at all times. Schedule: Varies during the hours of operation of the YMCA DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Remain visible at all times while providing guidance and support for members in the fitness center • Make an active effort to encourage members to participate in personal training or other YMCA programs • Clean all cardiovascular and weight equipment • Ensure that towels and full spray bottles are available to members • Re-rack dumbbells and plates during off-peak hours and at the end of shift • Communicate with the Coordinator/Director and members when equipment malfunctions by completing the Equipment Log • Maintain an accurate service log, completing the recommended routine maintenance as directed by immediate supervisor • Assist Coordinator/Director in the implementation of fitness events and programs • Maintain current knowledge in fitness trends, innovations, programs, and ideas • Handle and solve member inquiries, concerns, and complaints • Develop and maintain professional relationships with members through a proactive approach • Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers • Maintain knowledge of current and upcoming YMCA events and programs • Attend scheduled staff meetings and all-staff meetings • Accept and demonstrate the positive character values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility • Must stay current in CPR PRO/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually • Additional trainings as needed such as Blood borne Pathogens, Sexual Harassment Prevention and Child Abuse Prevention • All other duties as assigned EFFECT ON END RESULTS: Increase member retention through communication, motivation and support to members. See that all members have access to a professionally conducted health screening, exercise prescription, appropriate equipment orientation and program re-evaluation. Requirements EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Must be certified in CPR PRO, AED, O2 and First AID or become willing to become certified • Must be at least 18 years old • Knowledge and understanding of current physical education principals preferred. • Must complete Foundations of Strength and Conditioning within 12 months of hire • Experience establishing personal relationships • Strong verbal, interpersonal and communication skills • Required to lift excessive weigh (minimum 50 pounds)