Fitness Center Staff

Position Summary:  reporting to the health and wellness director, our fitness center staff are involved in the assessment, teaching, and orientation of a diversity of people at the ywca greater newburyport.

Primary Accountabilities: providing orientation and training on all equipment in the Fitness Center; working with various fitness levels including de-conditioned clients; adhering to YWCA policies regarding appointments, cancellations and rescheduling orientation appointments; adapting to changing needs; administering first aid as required and recording all incidents and accidents on appropriate forms; providing members with relevant information and resources regarding health and wellness; embracing and supporting the ywca greater newburyport’s health and wellness culture in promoting all programs throughout the facility to foster optimal wellness for all members and the community as a whole; maintaining fitness equipment in accordance with policies and procedures;  assisting with registering participants in various programs; and performing other related work as required.

Position Qualifications: current first aid/CPR certification (or ability to obtain designation within three months of employment) and prior experience required.

Our successful candidates, in addition to possessing the above qualifications, will have demonstrated dependability, reliability, effective decision making capabilities, ability to work independently, effective response in performing well under stress related situations, a passion for helping people, strong communication/relationship building skills including the ability to communicate with a diverse group of individuals.

13 Market Street, Newburyport, Massachusetts 01950 | Phone: 978-465-9922 | Fax: 978-465-1076