Create Your Y Story

At the Y, you can feel more connected to your community, meet new people, expand your knowledge base, and experience one of the most rewarding jobs by helping support our mission of developing individuals, families, and communities, while having fun in a challenging and dynamic atmosphere.

Who We Are

The Greater Valley YMCA (GVYMCA or GVY) is a volunteer-led, nonprofit, community organization. The Y is committed to strengthening community by positively changing lives every day. At each of our branches, we concentrate our efforts in three areas: Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility. And we do so in a way that upholds the Ys traditional family values of Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Honesty.

For over 100 years, the Y has made tangible differences in the communities of Allentown, Bethlehem, Catasauqua, Easton, Forks, Nazareth, those comprising the Slate Belt region and the Lehigh Valley as a whole. Founded as individual YMCAs as early as 1897, the following branches of the Greater Valley Y merged together between 2010 and 2015: the Nazareth YMCA, the Suburban North Family YMCA, the Family YMCA of Easton, Phillipsburg & Vicinity and the Bethlehem YMCA. In 2014, the Forks YMCA Education Center was established. The Slate Belt branch was opened in 2015. In January 2017, the Allentown YMCA joined the Greater Valley YMCA.

What its Like to Work Here

Ask our employees and the one word theyd use to describe working at GVY is Fulfilling. Our team members all share a positive attitude, problem solving abilities and patience, enabling them to provide excellent customer service even during fast-paced shifts. Our culture, plus continuous opportunities for growth, have resulted in positive impacts for our communities. Dont miss out on this rare opening with us!

The GVYMCA Is For Everyone

It's our mission to unleash the potential in every team, and we know that teams perform best when they are diverse and every team member feels that they belong. It is the unique contributions of all GVY'ers that drive our success, and we're committed to building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do meaningful work and be recognized for their efforts. To that end, we are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination for everyone. You can read more about our commitment to diversity and mission here

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for Exercise Technicians (Ex Techs) to help oversee our Wellness areas, assist members with how to use the machines properly, provide members with fitness orientations and assist with the cleanliness of the wellness rooms. The ideal candidate will be friendly and outgoing, and comfortable socializing with people, they will also be detailed oriented and well-organized.

A Day in the Life as an Excercise Technician

As an Exercise Technician, you will be responsible for monitoring all the fitness areas of the facility including our wellness room, free weight room, and group exercise studios. You will be spending most of your shift socializing with members and helping them with their fitness needs, including setting up members with fitness orientations that correctly show them how to use the machines safely and properly. Ex Techs will also assist with the cleanliness of the wellness areas, including restrooms by periodically throughout your shift, wipe down machines and restroom areas.

Responsibilities As an Excercise Technician

• Ensure the safety of all participants in the Wellness Center. Respond to emergency situations
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including Emergency Procedures and Evacuation Plan
• Build effective relationships with members, help members connect with each other and the YMCA
• Be courteous, attentive, and respectful toward members
• Instruct orientation in the proper use of all equipment and exhibit proper exercise technique
• Conduct your discussions and exercise instruction with members within your scope of practice relative to your current level of professional, fitness industry certification(s)
• Maintain cleanliness and professionalism of Wellness Center desk, counter, shared office, closet, and surrounding spaces
• Complete hourly headcounts in the Wellness Center
• Adhere to daily maintenance schedule with reference to cleaning of machines, and folding sweat towels as needed. Restock cups, paper towels, and disinfectants as needed
• Exercise Technicians, once scheduled, must find an appropriate substitute when needed to always maintain a high-quality service to members
• Performs other duties as assigned

Who You Would Report to

• Senior Program Director

Expected Hours Per Week

• Part-time
• 10 hours
• Saturday 7:00 am to 11:00 am
• Sunday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Pay Range

• $11.00 per hour

Where You Would Be Working

• GVYMCA Nazareth Branch: 33 S Main Street, Nazareth, PA 18064

Requirements

• Working knowledge of strength, free weight, and cardio-respiratory equipment
• Ability to perform essential functions
• Ability to think independently and take direction
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting
• Good organizational and leadership skills
• Good analytical/critical thinking
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications are required within thirty (30) days of employment
• Able to effectively communicate and build relationships with Y staff and members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Good customer service skills, high ethical standards, an appropriate professional image, and a team player
• Must possess sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment skills, and a positive attitude
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred, but not required

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
• climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period, climb, walk, lift and/or move up to seventy-five pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear, and have visual acuity
• use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device
• The work is performed both indoors and out.

Benefits

• Free Membership to the Y
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources
• Retirement Plan (403b)

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