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Fitness Coach starting at $17.50/hour

Visit the YMCA of the East Bay Today with 5 Central Locations
  • Oakland, California
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    We are seeking energetic, outgoing team players to provide expert fitness instruction and personal attention to members in a safe, enjoyable and positive environment.  Our awesome fitness staff works with a diverse population every day to promote health and wellness and support the fitness goals of all our members. 
     
    POSITION SUMMARY:
     
    These general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals, Policies and Mission of the YMCA of the East Bay. The Fitness Coach provides basic fitness assessments and customer service to members in a safe, enjoyable and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement.  
     
    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
    1.    Help clients set and meet basic goals to improve their fitness by performing fitness assessments.
    2.    Communicate and coordinate with clients and respond to inquiries.
    3.    Maintain working knowledge of fitness trends and equipment to provide effective information and support to members.
    4.    Maintain safe fitness center environment and report damaged equipment.  
    5.    Maintain accurate records as required.
    6.    Maintain all relevant certifications, including first aid related and professional exercise certifications.
    7.    Maintain professional appearance and a healthy lifestyle.
    8.    Actively participate in workshops, trainings and staff meetings as directed by the supervisor.
    9.    Follow all YMCA policies and procedures, such as emergency respondent protocol.
    10.  Support special events, assist in other areas, and perform other duties as required. 
     
    WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

    Physically perform all skills required of a fitness coach. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

    Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position

    Must occasionally lift up to 30 lbs

    Visual ability to clearly monitor activities

    Mobility to quickly respond to emergencies 

    LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

    Inclusion

    Developing Self and Others

    Communication and Influence

    Innovation

    QUALIFICATIONS:

    One year of fitness related experience

    Current CPR/AED and First Aid certifications, such as Red Cross and American Heart Association

    Ability to teach and design programs using free weights, variable resistance, flexibility exercise and cardiovascular equipment

    Completion of YMCA program-specific and trainer certifications must be accomplished within 60 days of hire

    Ability to relate effectively to diverse people from all social and economic segments of the community

    Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and other computer programs necessary to perform the duties of the job

    At least 18 years of age

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOakland, California
    Websitehttp://www.ymcaeastbay.org

    Skills

    • CPR Certificationunmatched
    • Cardiovascularunmatched
    • Coachingunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Defibrillatorunmatched
    • Emergency Responseunmatched
    • First Aidunmatched
    • Fitnessunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
    • Physical Demandsunmatched
    • Record Keepingunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Staff Trainingunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
    • Trend Analysisunmatched

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