(LWY) Wellness Coach

YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Wellness Coach

Job Grade: 1FLSA

Status: Non-exempt Part-time

Hours: 25 hours or less per week

Reports to: Program Director/Executive Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum age requirement - 18 years of age.

2. High school graduate or equivalent.

3. CPR, First Aid, & AED certifications required within 30 days of employment.

4. YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principles certification within 60 days of employment.

5. Foundations of YMCA Strength and Conditioning or YMCA Personal Fitness Program Director recommended.

6. Complete YMCA of the USA New Employee Orientation e-learning course.

7. Complete YMCA Policy and Procedures for New Employees within 60 days of employment.

SUMMARY

Responsible for greeting and assisting members in the Wellness Center, which includes orientation and coaching in the proper use and safe practices of exercise equipment. Responsible for the overall supervision of the wellness facility to ensure that members are following the posted facility use guidelines and that the environment is maintained in a manner that is clean, comfortable and safe in accordance to YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Information disseminated to members must remain in the scope of certification.

2. Exercise sound judgment in relationship to member safety & injuries. Follow all emergency procedures.

3. Continually and vigilantly monitor the activity of those exercising as well as the general use of the wellness center.

4. Support and enforce the posted facility use guidelines of the wellness center.

5. Provide exercise equipment orientations for members. Help determine their personal health goals, emphasizing all components of a healthy lifestyle. Explain, demonstrate and support the learning in the proper use of equipment. Fill out their workout chart legibly, note proper adjustments, sets, reps, and weight. Set a follow-up appointment to review or answer any questions that may have come up.

6. Represent the YMCA in a professional manner and promote a positive and cheerful environment.

7. Maintain the cleanliness of the wellness center facility and equipment, performing all required shift duties as specified by supervisor.

8. Attend and participate in all required staff meetings and continuing job training.

9. Visually inspect work area and equipment for safety and risk, report to supervisor in writing any problems.

10. Maintains positive relations with members and other staff. Models relationship-building skills including Listen First in all interactions.

11. Supports The Y’s Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Standards (HEPA), encouraging children, adults and families to adopt a healthy lifestyle and role-models the standards.

12. Perform other related duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position will require sudden movements, sitting, standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, crouching, and lifting. This position, by definition is physically demanding and requires the person to be physically fit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $13 - $15