Job Description
Full-Time / Regular
$25.00 Hourly
The YMCA of Greater New York is here for all New Yorkers — to empower youth, improve health, and strengthen community. Founded in 1852, today the Y serves a diverse population of more than half a million New Yorkers who learn, grow, and thrive through programs and services at our 24 branches. Community is the cornerstone of the Y. Together, we connect active, engaged New Yorkers to build stronger communities.
To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all.
The La Central YMCA is seeking a Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator who will provide support to the Healthy Lifestyles department by delivering consistent, quality healthy lifestyle programming and enhancing customer service and member retention. The Healthy Lifestyles Coordinator will be responsible for the following programs:
- Fitness Center and Equipment
- Personal Training
- Group Exercise
- Y Fit Start
Key Responsibilities: - Assist in the recruiting, scheduling, supervising, and evaluating of program staff.
- Provide outstanding hospitality to all members and guests. Outstanding hospitality means acting as a proactive agent by initiating a professional relationship with the members regarding their needs, concerns, and questions, and accommodating those needs/concerns.
- Assist with the management of programs to maximize member satisfaction, revenue, and compliance with the YMCA standards.
- Provide members with opportunities that will increase their involvement, sense of belonging, and ownership of the YMCA.
- Assist in the development, control, and tracking of departmental budget in accordance with branch and Association guidelines.
- Research, facilitate, and build quality programs that provide member satisfaction.
- Set annual priority objectives-improve service based on annual staff and customer evaluation/feedback.
- Serve as a point of contact for all Healthy Lifestyles staff.
- Track and ensure that staff certifications are current and on file.
- Assist in scheduling, maintaining, and managing facility and equipment in partnership with the branch’s maintenance department.
- Execute administrative duties, including tracking, generating reports, maintaining schedules, managing equipment and supplies, and processing payroll.
- Maintain required certifications, which are tracked in Club Connect.
- Actively participate in training sessions and designated meetings.
- Have a thorough knowledge of branch emergency procedures and take appropriate action in emergency situations.
- Support community and promotional special events as needed.
- Serve as a branch Manager on Duty (MOD), as assigned.
Desired Skills & Responsibilities: - High School Diploma required. Some college coursework is preferred.
- Current adult CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Knowledge of Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y and Principles of Member Health & Wellness.
- Knowledge of Health & Wellness practices as they pertain to programs and services.
- Knowledge of the Foundations of Listen First.
- Knowledge of the Foundations of Strength and Conditioning and Group Exercise.
- Applicable industry certifications.
- Attend the YMCA hospitality training within ninety (90) days of hire.
- Ability to work with participants of varying experience and skill levels.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Benefits: The YMCA of Greater New York offers a variety of benefits to its staff members, including retirement benefits , medical, paid time off, free YMCA membership, and more! Benefit eligibility is determined by an individual’s employment status (i.e., full-time or part-time), tenure, and/or the number of hours scheduled to work. Click here for more information.
How to Apply: If you would like to be a member of our dynamic team, please complete our online application and submit your résumé and a thoughtful cover letter that explains your interest in the role and our organization.
If you are a current YMCA employee, please submit your application through the Internal Career Site in Cornerstone.
Job ID req2827
Employment Type Full-Time / Regular
Location La Central YMCA
Bronx, NY
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER DRUGFREE WORKPLACE Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Part time,