Wellness Assistant - Parkview Family YMCA

Foster Connections and Empower Others to Live Heather Lives!

As a part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in your community, promoting fitness, well-being, and personal growth. If you're driven by a love for fitness, health, and helping others achieve their best selves, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Why you’ll love the YMCA  

As a part-time staff member, you will receive a free individual membership or 50% off family membership and 50% discounted programs for you and your household. Other perks our Y employees enjoy: 

• Personal Development: You’ll have many opportunities for free training and certifications, as well as opportunities to advance and potentially find a long-term career. 
• Childcare: While working, up to four hours of Childwatch is offered at membership branches during regular child watch hours, also enjoy 50% discounted before and after school care and summer day camp options. 
• Fulfillment: Experience a flexible schedule while working for a company that cares about you personally and is actively involved in our community! 

Responsibilities 

The Parkview Family YMCA seeks an enthusiastic and attentive part-time Wellness Center Assistant to join our team to create a welcoming atmosphere that leaves a memorable impression on new and current members. 

• Care: Strong human relations skills and ability to communicate with participants and program staff.
• Support: Provide a level of service by connecting with members and their wellness goals, ensuring the safety of members using the facilities, and the ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Serve: Orient members with the fitness equipment to ensure a safe and positive environment for the participants to succeed in their wellness goals.  

Requirements 

Candidates must be committed to contributing to the mission, culture, and values of the YMCA of Greater Fort Wayne as well as:

• Must be 15 years or older and must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Have reliable transportation to and from work
• Experience and/or certification from a national organization is preferred.
• Previous fitness experience with basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology is preferred.
• Strong human relations skills and ability to communicate with participants and program staff.
• Ability to relate to, welcome, and communicate with diverse groups of people regardless of age, race, economic status, religion, or cultural differences.  

Salary: Part-time $11.85-$12.35 hour

Hours Available: 

• Opening shifts weekday 4:15am-9:15am 
• Mid-day shifts weekdays 1:00pm-5:15pm

Location: Parkview Family YMCA, 10001 Dawsons Creek Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN 46825