Fitness Experience Specialist

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YMCA Employee Benefits

• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan

General Function

The Fitness Experience Specialist interacts with new and existing members to help them in achieving their health and well-being goals by providing a friendly, safe and clean space. The Fitness Experience Specialist creates a welcoming environment for all members of all backgrounds and abilities.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications

• 18 years of age or older. 
• CPR/AED certifications must be current and / or completed within 6 months of employment.
• Must have technical skills in the operations and use of a variety of fitness equipment.
• Preferred 6 months - 1 year of customer service experience.
• Preferred experience in cleaning such as housekeeping, commercial dayporting, etc.  

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assured wellness areas and equipment are kept clean throughout the day, sanitizing frequently, particularly before and after member use. Maintain a high standard of cleanliness through attention to detail in the wellness center through hourly checks.
• Monitor all areas of the wellness center, including free weight, cardio and select machine areas to ensure safety.
• Engage with members on the wellness floor and in group exercise classes. This includes talking with, assisting, demonstrating and enhancing their YMCA experience.
• Assist other departments with duties as required that ensure the friendliness, cleanliness and overall safety of members.
• Stay current with advances in the health and wellness field.
• Familiarize and understand all wellness programs to promote and educate YMCA members.

Abilities & Skills

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).