Fitness Staff (Portage Location)
Company: YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo
Location: Portage
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title:
Portage Fitness Attendant – 3-4 hour shifts with at least 2 shifts
per week. Daytime and weeknight shifts needed. Pay Rate:
$13.73/hour POSITION SUMMARY: Provides excellent service to members
in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member
wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and
procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Trains, observes, and assists
participants in the proper use of all strength training and
cardiovascular machines. Provides and sustains excellent customer
service. Builds positive relationships with members; helps members
connect with each other and the YMCA. Effective communication with
members, coworkers and supervisor. Maintains working knowledge of
wellness and trends in order to provide effective information and
support to members. Working knowledge of all strength training and
cardiovascular machines. Ensures fitness center area is clean,
secure, and safe during shift. Reports incidents and hazardous
conditions to supervisor. Follows YMCA policies and procedures;
responds to emergency situations. Lead Fitness Center orientations
as scheduled. YMCA COMPETENCIES (Team Leader): Mission Advancement
: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to
serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and
builds effective, supportive, working relationships. Supports
fundraising. Collaboration: Works effectively with people of
different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds
rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the
other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging
situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and
writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing
others. Operational Effectiveness : Makes sound judgments and
transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new
approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member
experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and
actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and
procedures - reports all financial irregularities immediately.
Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience
for members. Personal Growth : Pursues self-development that
enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and
seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses
personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact
relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and
skills required to perform well - uses best practices and
demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS: Required certifications: CPR, AED,
and First Aid within 60 days of employment. Ability to read and
interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
Ability to report and record maintenance requests. Ability to
connect with people of diverse backgrounds. Experience in fitness
preferred. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Ability to lift minimum 50 lbs. and
stand for extended periods (3 or more hours). Ability to perform
all physical aspects of the position; including walking, bending
and reaching.
Keywords: YMCA of Greater Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo , Fitness Staff (Portage Location), Healthcare , Portage, Michigan
