Wellness Center Staff | Walnut Creek Family YMCA
YMCA of Greater Des Moines
Location: West Des Moines, IA 50061, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Advertising and Public Relations
Occupational Category: 19-1032.00 – Life, Physical and Social Science
Posted: Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Valid Through: Thursday, 01 October 2026
Job Description
YMCA of Greater Des Moines is hiring a Wellness Center Staff | Walnut Creek Family YMCA in West Des Moines, IA. This is a full-time position.
There's nothing likeworking at the Y! At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our staff members are people who drive this cause it is because of our drive, our passion, our belief in others, and our belief in the strength of our mission that we are able to make a difference every day. JOB LOCATION: Walnut Creek Family YMCA SHIFTS AVAILABLE: Mon 4: 50a-9: 15a or 7-9: 15a, Tues/Thurs 6-9: 10p, Fri 5p-8: 10p, Sat 1p-4: 10p, Sun 11a-4: 10p, and possibly others PAY RATE: $11.50-$12.50/hour based on wellness/fitness experience CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: September 21, 2026 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Wellness Center Staff will be responsible for facilitating member involvement and relationship building, monitoring activities in the wellness center, assisting members with questions and issues, and providing basic cardio and weight lifting equipment instruction. Wellness Center Staff are responsible for exemplifying professionalism, serving as a resource for members and guests and providing excellent customer service. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Monitor the wellness center areas to ensure a safe, hazard-free environment, addressing safety issues as directed.Continuously monitor wellness center areas to assist members with questions and issues.Continuously facilitate member involvement by actively seeking opportunities to build relationships.Actively promote member engagement by encouraging involvement in related Y programs and small communities.Assume a leadership role for members, demonstrating professionalism and equipment expertise.Encourage and support members as they strive to attain their personal fitness and wellness goals.Ensure cleanliness and tidiness of the wellness center areas by cleaning equipment, desks, and all surface areas regularly.Assist, as required, with training and orientation of new Y staff.Know all emergency procedures and be able to demonstrate them.Complete accident/incident reports and submits to supervisor or designated staff person.Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person.Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.
Education Requirements
high school
Skills
Please see the job description for required or recommended skills.
Benefits
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