Wellness Center Floor Staff

To represent the YMCA personally, professionally and in a manner in accordance with the mission and goals of the YMCA.  The Wellness Center Instructor, under the supervision of the Health and Wellness Director, provides safe, motivational and knowledgeable leadership to the members, volunteers and program participants.

All Merrimack Valley YMCA staff will help champion a culture of service excellence and support and advocate the mission and values of the YMCA.

Branches: Andover/North Andover

Status: Non-exempt. Part Time

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. To thrive in this role you must have a strong sense of compassion and understanding, and an interest in working directly with youth, and the ability to communicate effectively with children, education teams, and colleagues.

• Responsibilities include, tracking hourly Wellness Center usage, re-filing cleaning supplies including studios as needed, enforce and follow Wellness Center Guidelines for equipment usage, appropriate attire, age requirements, conduct, etc.
• Maintain the overall cleanliness and appearance of the Wellness Center by following the cleaning schedule.
• Serve as a YMCA resource in the area of health and fitness programming.
• Keep safety as a first priority. Emphasize personal safety and emotional well being of all staff, volunteers, members and program participants using the YMCA and the YMCA Wellness Center.
• By personal example helps interpret quality of YMCA Character Values or Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Reports all accidents/unusual incidents immediately to the Health and Wellness Director with all necessary documentation.
• Accepts and performs all other responsibilities necessary for the good of the organization.

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Ability to pass a background check, CORI & SORI
• Prior experience in the health and fitness field preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days of date of hire.
• Certified YMCA or nationally recognized Certified Personal Training Instructor preferred (optional).
• Must understand the function and operation of all equipment in the Wellness Center.
• Must posses and utilize excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills. Demonstrate prior ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of date of hire.
• Must have good human relations’ and communication skills to facilitate positive relationships with staff, volunteers, parents, members and program participants.
• Must be committed to the Merrimack Valley YMCA’s mission, character development and goals.

• Able to stand/move while on shift for 4 – 5 hours without sitting.
• Ability to perform exercise equipment instruction, demonstration, spotting, and promote safe and effective training protocols.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Able to reach, bend, kneel and clean wellness center equipment, reporting maintenance issues and following the cleaning schedule.
• Able to work and communicate clearly and effectively as part of a staff team both verbally and in writing.
• Must attend job specific and general YMCA trainings and mandatory staff meetings.
• Ability to achieve YMCA of the USA Principles of Health and Fitness certification or other nationally recognized certification approved by supervisor (optional)

$15-$17 per hour for staff with no additional certifications.

To become a part of our working team, please send a resume Chuck Garlington at cgarlington@mvymca.org or go to our Andover Branch at 165 Haverhill St Andover 01810 to fill out an application.

The Merrimack Valley Y appreciates our staff and provides a strong competitive salary and free membership for staff.  We are an equal opportunity employer – For All.