Fitness Associate
POSITION TITLE: Fitness Associate
DEPARTMENT: Health and Wellness
REPORTS TO: Director of Fitness and Aquatics
ABOUT: The YWCA of Asheville and WNC is launching new fitness and wellness programming and looking for compassionate Fitness Associates to serve on a close knit team of wellness professionals. Fitness Associates are vital members of the Health and Wellness team who will work collaboratively with the Nutrition Department to provide holistic safe, supportive, and inclusive wellness programming to members exercising in our fitness center. We are looking for fitness associates eager to work with members of all ages, are innovative in their approach to wellness, believe in health at any size, and are welcoming members to our YWCA community.
The Fitness Associate collaborates in the retention and engagement of members by building trusting relationships. This position is full-time, year-round and non-exempt.
Mission Alignment: The YWCA of Asheville and WNC is on a mission to eliminate racism and empower women. Our goal is for the YWCA’s mission to be embedded in every aspect of programming- including our approach to the health and wellness programming provided in our Fitness Center. The ideal candidate for this position has a passion for social and racial justice, women’s empowerment, and an understanding of the role that a holistic approach to health and wellness is an integral aspect of freedom, dignity, and justice for all.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the daily maintenance and safety of the fitness center. Duties include daily cleaning and maintenance of fitness equipment, including but not limited to vacuuming under treadmills, wiping equipment and mats, sweeping, deodorizing, refilling supplies, cleaning cycle room and fans. Inspects the equipment on a daily schedule and reports any unsafe conditions and equipment to the Fitness Coordinator immediately.
- Conducts tours of the fitness center and the YWCA for prospective fitness members. Provides membership information; signs up new members.
- Orients new members to the uses of the equipment in the fitness center. Ensures that members understand how to operate the weight-resistance and cardiovascular equipment in a safe and correct manner. Demonstrates safe exercises.
- Enforces all facility, rules, and regulations
- Responds to members concerns and questions; takes initiative on assisting members when needed and encouraging members to exercise.
- As a full time fitness associate, this team member will spend time at the front desk greeting members, in the gym monitoring the safety of those exercising, teach fitness classes, lead small group fitness classes, and if applicable, offer personal training to members
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Education level: High school diploma or higher required
Certifications in at least two of the following at the time of hire:
- Pump
- Zumba
- Stretch and Strength
- Kickboxing
- Studio Cycle
- Senior Cardio
- Nia
- Creative movement
- Backcare Yoga
- Self Defense
- Tai Chi
- TRX
- Hip Hop Dance
- Pilates
- Physical training certifications are considered assets for this position, as is speaking Spanish. CPR training and basic first aid will be required.
HOURS OF WORK: 31+ hrs per week, additional hours may be required
STARTING WAGE RANGE: Begins at $15 per hour
FLSA STATUS: non-exempt, hourly
HOW TO APPLY: Submit resume and cover letter: Email to humanresources@ywcaofasheville.org
Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis
Changes to this form must be approved by the Director of Human Resources prior to publishing.