FITNESS SUPERVISOR

Job Title: Fitness Supervisor
Reports To: Senior Program Director
Work Location: North Area YMCA, Liverpool, NY
FLSA: Non-Exempt Full-Time

Work Schedule : Mon-Fri 7/8 am - 3/4 pm; evenings & weekends as needed
Salary Range: $16.00 - $22.00 /hour

A Career with a Cause:

We are welcoming : we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow.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.

Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We are for ALL.

Position Summary:

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization. The Fitness Supervisor at the YMCA of Central New York provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation to offer members as well as guests a positive and enjoyable workout experience. Responsibilities include; developing member relationships, assisting members with their fitness program, maintain the cleanliness of the fitness area and the equipment, conduct fitness orientations, and assist in preventative maintenance of equipment. The Fitness Supervisor assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $16.00-$22.00/hour, Full-time Non-exempt
• YMCA Family Membership
• YMCA Retirement Fund Contribution: 12% (Y-10%; employee-2%)
• Health Insurance (2 plans with significant employer contribution for employee’s premium)
• Personal Time, Vacation, New York State Paid Sick Leave, and Six Paid Holidays

Essential Functions:

• Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization; supporting members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Maintains physical presence and always remains alert while on duty.
• Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; completes related reports as required.
• Able to understand and perform duties of their direct reports.
• Aid in membership retention and growth by connecting with our members to assist them in achieving their physical fitness goals.
• Welcome, assist and interact with members using the fitness center facility.
• Provide a safe and effective exercise instruction, while building relationships and helping to facilitate relationship building amongst members.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all members utilizing the fitness center.
• Assist the maintenance department with fitness equipment work orders.
• Conduct New Member Orientations as required and follow up with members after initial orientation.
• Assist with the scheduling of fitness center floor staff to ensure a sub is arranged for all vacant shifts.
• Demonstrate for members the proper technique of how to use the fitness center equipment.
• Monitor fitness centers to facilitate compliance with YMCA policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe working environment.
• Perform daily checks on assigned areas of responsibility to ensure that standards are met.
• Report damaged or broken equipment to management.
• Assist with room set up for health and fitness programs as needed.
• Will design safe and effective training programs based on member goals, following standards and guidelines set forth by the American College of Sports Medicine.
• Obtain approval of all personal training clients with the Department Director before meeting with clients. Once approved, meet with clients for initial interview.
• Continually strive to obtain the most recent Health and Wellness Industry information and/or studies.
• Modify all wellness classes and routines to meet the varying wellness levels of our members.
• Maintain a written attendance record for all training sessions with each client.
• Contribute as a member of the fitness team towards improving the lifestyles of our members.
• Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and staff expectations, including those for the prevention of child abuse.
• Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on department offerings and member engagement.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed. Clean and store equipment per branch procedures.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Is willing to step up, even if outside of the position description, to contribute to the overall success of the YMCA.

YMCA Leadership Competencies:

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.
• Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community.
• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

Experience, Education, and Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience in a health and wellness related field preferred.
• Relationship Building Skills
• Must be at least 18 years old to work in the Wellness Department.
• Demonstrate leadership skills in an outgoing, friendly, assertive, professional and mature manner.
• Demonstrate a sincere desire to improve the health and wellness of YMCA Health and Wellness program, staff and program participants.
• Ability to lead and motivate others.
• Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including some weekends and holidays.

Trainings & Certifications:

• Must complete annual safety, combating sexual-harassment, and child abuse prevention trainings assigned by human resources prior to direct service.
• Must have current CPR and First Aid within the first 30 days of employment.
• Must hold and maintain an active certification while instructing Personal Training at the YMCA. This certification can be a National certification (MSCA, ACSM, ACE, NASM, NETA, or ISSA) in personal training instruction, or YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning Instruction.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a recreational and/or educational environment. This role routinely uses standard recreation and/or office equipment. At times, employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and risk of injury from others. All employees are required to always follow the preventative health policies of the YMCA. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

A Career with a Cause:

We are welcoming : we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and grow.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.

Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through our key areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on the Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

We are for ALL.