Fitness Center Coach (Rockaway YMCA)
Part-Time / Regular
$17.00 - $18.00 Hourly

The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New
Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded
in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million
New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24
branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active,
engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate
a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact.
Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership,
Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a
people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development
for all.

The Rockaway YMCA is looking for a Fitness Center
Coach who will oversee fitness areas and provide outstanding
hospitality to ensure a positive and safe user experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide orientation and instruction on
  proper usage of fitness equipment to members – adults and teens.
• Provide outstanding hospitality to all
  members and guests.  Outstanding
  hospitality is acting as a proactive agent - initiating a professional
  relationship with the members in regard to their needs, concerns, and
  questions and acting as an agent to accommodate the member’s needs/concerns.
  
• Assist members in effectively utilizing
  fitness equipment.
  
• Understand the basic fitness principles
  and be aware of current fitness programs and trends.
  
• Monitor fitness areas to ensure
  compliance with YMCA policies and procedures.
  
• Provide members with opportunities that
  will increase their involvement, sense of belonging, and ownership of the YMCA.
  
• Perform equipment inspections and
  report results to supervisor.
  
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the
  fitness center.
  
• Obtain shift coverage when unable to
  report to work.
  
• Make phone calls to members, as needed.
  
• Maintain required certifications,
  tracked in Club Connect.
  
• Actively participate in training
  sessions and designated meetings.
  
• Have a thorough knowledge of branch
  emergency procedures and take appropriate action for emergency situations.
  
• Support community and promotional
  special events as needed.
  

Desired Skills & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent desirable.
• Minimum age –
  18 years old.
• Experience working in a health and
  fitness environment.
  
• Current CPR / First Aid / AED
  certifications.
• Knowledge of Principles of Member Health & Wellness.
• Orientation to
  Healthy Living at the Y.
• Foundations of Strength and Conditioning.
• Foundations of
  Listen First
• Attend current hospitality
  training within 90 days of hire.
• Excellent customer service skills.
  
• Must
  be available to work afternoons, and weekends.
  

Benefits:
The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members including retirement benefits, medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.

How to Apply:
If
you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains
your interest in the role and our organization.

If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.