Fitness Center Director jobs in Savannah, GA

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Fitness Attendant is responsible for serving as a liaison between the participants, members, and professional staff concerning all fitness equipment, programs, and policies. The Fitness Attendant also ensures the safety of all program participants.

In addition, every position in the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, Inc. is responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles that are central to our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the four pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Instruct members in fitness orientations, according to accepted fitness standards
• Monitor the use of all fitness equipment to ensure member safety
• Clean all equipment and fitness areas each shift and prior to going off shift
• Keep all weights properly stored on racks when not in use
• Monitor equipment and facilities in separate locker/fitness areas
• Assist in the overall retention and satisfaction of YMCA members through appropriate customer service
• Assist in the Annual Campaign fundraising program for the YMCA
• Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude with staff, peers, and program participants
• Willingly perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Sound working knowledge of accepted fitness practice and standards.
• Ability to develop and implement exercise plans for members.
• Ability to foster positive staff, peer, and program participant relations.
• Ability to supervise large groups of program participants in a workout environment.
• Assist in the overall retention and satisfaction of YMCA members through appropriate customer service.
• CPR and First Aid required within 30 days of employment.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check and obtain authorization to work with children under the Georgia Department of Labor and YMCA guidelines.