Are you looking for a company that inspires you to do great things? We are looking for leaders that want the opportunity to improve their community, teach others healthy habits, and impact the lives of hundreds of community members. At the YMCA, we are on a relentless quest to make our communities stronger through people like you working within our communities.

The Health Coach supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Health Coach provides a safe and welcoming environment for members while helping to develop a sense of community in the fitness center and around the Y. This team member answers member and participant questions, assists members with goal setting, assists participants in navigating healthy lifestyle changes, and provides equipment orientations and guidance with nutrition. This position will help members become acquainted with class schedules and other areas of interest within the Y (including, but not limited to the pool, child watch, social clubs, Personal Training, etc.).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF A HEALTH COACH:

• Maintains professionalism, follows dress code, comes to the Y on time and prepared.
• Participates actively in the member onboarding process, as assigned.

• Keep accurate and timely records as requested by supervisor (timesheets and member onboarding paperwork).

• Maintains all certifications.
• Monitors and instructs members on the safe and effective use of equipment.
• Works only within the scope of qualifications and maintains confidentiality of member information at all times.
• Connects members to one another and to other opportunities within the Y and to the Y as an organization.
• Demonstrates high-level interactions with staff from all departments.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living.
• Maintains working knowledge or various YMCA programs.
• Communicates any problems, concerns, or "mission moments" with supervisor.
• Follows up on communication as needed to ensure resolution.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS TO BE A HEALTH COACH:

• Minimum age of 21 years

• Required Certifications:

• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS OF A HEALTH COACH:

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.

• Medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.

PART TIME BENEFITS:

• 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (once eligible)
• Adult membership to the YMCA of Pueblo
• 50% discount on Association member rate for classes or programs that require a member fee
• Career development and training opportunities

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.