EMPLOYMENT

 

The Yakima Athletic Club is constantly looking for hardworking fitness-minded individuals to grow our team. See our current Job Opportunities below:

CURRENTLY HIRING!!!

SWIM LESSON AND LIFEGUARD DIRECTOR

The Yakima Athletic Club is looking for a water enthusiast to be our Aquatics Department Director. More specifically, this position is the swim lessons and life guard director role and plays a vital part of the aquatics production at the Yakima Athletic Club.

JOB PURPOSE SUMMARY: Retention of membership through effective aquatics programming

HOURS: Part-time with seasonal fluctuations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate all swim lessons and lifeguard programs relevant for the Yakima Valley Racquet Club, Inc. Yakima Athletic Club.

  • Swim Lessons-Private and Group
  • Lifeguarded Sessions

Monthly payroll duties for the mentioned staff. Recruit, hire, train, manage, and evaluate the all aquatic staff; coordinate and conduct a diverse and accessible schedule of fitness classes for all abilities and fitness levels; assist in advertising for classes and programs; assist in additional program and promotional activities. A current WSI/LGT certification, a degree/diploma in Exercise Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education or at minimum Personal Training and Group Fitness Certification from an accredited association (NASM, ACE, ACSM) is recommended; 2 years supervisor experience; must have or obtain a current AED/CPR certification.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

  • Producing current schedules in-house and on ABC/Data track and current app

Collect and track payroll for lifeguards and swim instructors

  • Assist in recruitment of new employees, hiring and termination procedures are required, working to build a unique, professional staff. Scheduling, coordinating, conducting staff meetings
  • Utilize internal and external marketing to attract and develop loyal program participants

ยท Bi-annual coordination and assistance in Dome removal and installation

Personal profile

  • Results-oriented professional with a positive outlook and a commitment to quality
  • Organizational and planning skills with the ability to critically assess their own performance
  • Mature, credible and comfortable dealing with company owners and management
  • Reliable, tolerant and determined
  • Desire to build a high-performing team
  • Make strategic business decisions based on factual data in a professional and consistent manner
  • Scheduling flexibility to be able to work during club peak hours which may include mornings, evenings and occasional weekends and seasonal fluctuations.

Drug Free Company, EOE

OTHER:

In addition, candidates for all positions at YVRC, Inc, must have successful work performance demonstrating an ability to communicate effectively, work well with others, uses productive work methods and exercises sound judgment and display initiative and innovation on the job. Supports management decisions and policies.

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • Employee discount
  • Flexible schedule
  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Weekends as needed

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

  • aquatics: 1 year (Required)
  • Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • CPR Certification (Preferred)
  • WSI/Lifeguard (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Certified Personal Trainer Positions

Challenge yourself and develop a career of helping others change their lifestyle. Personal Training at the Yakima Athletic Club will provide you with a growth experience and potential for a health and fitness career. To apply for open positions, please download and print the YAC application

Group Fitness Instructor Positions

Become a Les Mills Instructor and start changing lives.

  • Lead people in the best group fitness classes offered in Yakima
  • Offers the chance to help members get fitness results
  • Enjoy the environment that facilitates you to fulfill your potential as an instructor
  • Achieve globally recognized qualifications by attending world-class training workshops with your peers.

To apply for open positions, please download and print the YAC application

Front Desk Staff

The front desk position is the first face our members see when coming into the club. Front desk employees should have excellent customer service, be able to multi-task, have strong problems solving skills, ability to professionally answer business phones, and much more. If you feel like you would be a good fit for this position please submit an application in person to be considered. Various shifts are available. YAC application

Personal Training Internships

The Yakima Athletic Club is designed to enhance the educational experience of future fitness professionals by allowing them the opportunity to work alongside top trainers in one of the best-run club systems in Yakima. For more information click here.

Resumes and applications can be turned in or emailed to:

Kendyl Comiskey
Yakima Athletic Club
2501 Racquet Lane
Yakima, WA 98902

Or email to kendyl@yakimaathletic.com