Warlick Wellness Attendant

Warlick Wellness Attendant

Warlick Family YMCA - Gastonia, NC 28054

Overview

Salary Range $9.66 - $11.23 Hourly Position Type Part Time Category Other

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Coaches members towards a healthier lifestyle while providing the Y experience.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: We believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Educates and instructs members in the proper use of weights and equipment.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members and guests; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Designs personalized fitness programs for members through Coaching Connection Program.
• Communicates with coaching connection participants and updates their documents weekly.
• Ensures that daily/weekly equipment maintenance and cleaning are completed (use checklist).
• Enforces fitness center rules in order to ensure a safe, clean, hygienic and organized facility.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Takes on any additional responsibility as assigned by the director/coordinator.
• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training before working with consumers and on an annual basis.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers
• Follow mandated reporting requirements
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: (Leader)

Mission Advancement : Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

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:

• Basic knowledge and experience in wellness with team/sports experience or some course work in Wellness/Fitness work preferred.
• At least 16 years of age.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including lifting, carrying, pulling, standing and walking. (up to 50 lbs.)
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.