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Membership and Wellness Specialist

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Doylestown, PA, United States
Full-time

Through an intentional focus on the Fitness Center, Group Exercise programming, Personal Fitness Services, member evaluations, MyZone, and other onboarding and retention practices the Membership and Wellness Specialist will positively impact the member experience.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Staff:  Recruit, train, and consistently develop a staff team which exhibits a welcoming, positive, mature, and empathetic attitude; while displaying high knowledge of our cause-driven services.     
  • Environment:  Establish a clean, safe, organized, welcoming environment that speaks to all members. Areas of accountability include Fitness Center, Fitness Studios, Consultation Room, and Fitness Center hallway.
  • Relationship Building:  Through the use of Listen First, establish positive collaborations between staff to staff, staff to member, and ultimately member to member.
  • Data:  Continually compile and use survey results to close service area gaps in standard operating procedures across retention practices.
  • Work with Branch Director to develop growth opportunities to increase membership units within the branch
  • Recruit and supervise qualified and engaging wellness staff (i.e. personal trainers, fitness instructors)
  • Ensure proper scheduling and direct personnel and volunteers as needed.  All schedules should adhere to budget.  Coordinate schedules based on usage trends, session registration, events, etc
  • Drive fitness programming within the branch (group exercise, personal services, specialty training classes and challenges)
  • Maintain or exceed expectations for Healthy Living touchpoints; Journey, consultations, re-consultation (monthly and quarterly goals to be provided)
  • Ensure that the Fitness Center is clean, equipment is in working order and fitness center rules are being followed
  • Oversee MyZone Challenges, sales and touch points (monthly and quarterly goals to be provided)
  • Educate and ensure that through the use of Listen First, fitness staff are able to speak to the added value of membership, especially complimentary fitness consultations, Orientations, programming, and personal services, etc
  • Host informative and effective staff meetings, ensuring a clear agenda with outcomes.  
  • Ensure department SEFA requirements and staff training of emergency procedures.
  • Complete accident/incident report follow-up within 24 hours; submit to Branch Director
  • Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum 1-3 years experience in customer service industry   
  • Minimum 1-3 years of supervisory experience
  • Holds Personal Trainer or Group Exercise certification through a reputable industry source (ACE, ACSM, AFAA, etc.) from an organization approved by Central Bucks Family YMCA
  • Proficient in and able to clearly communicate specific components and usage of cardio-respiratory, selectorized, free weight, and other common exercise equipment (i.e., rubberized resistance, stability balls, medicine balls, etc.)
  • Ability to conduct scientifically valid fitness assessments and appropriately interpret the results
  • Trained in Listen First or will become trained within 6 months of position
  • Complete New Staff Orientation within 60 days of date of hire

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. Must be able to see and use a computer.  This work requires the following physical activities; walking, bending, stooping, reaching, sitting, lifting finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity.  The work is performed primarily indoors and may require occasional travel.
Job Function: 

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Dec 8 2017
Active Until: 
Jan 7 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit