Wellness

South Wood County YMCA JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Wellness

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Reports to: Healthy Living Director

Revision Date: 06/21/2022

Leadership Level: Leader

Primary Function/Department: Fitness

Hours Available:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 12p-4p

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Wellness staff at SWC YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for everyone throughout the facility.

OUR 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Building Relationships: Learning members names, assisting/coaching members, making everyone feel welcome
• Be committed to the mission, goals and core values of the YMCA
• He or she emphasizes customer service, facility cleanliness, dress code, abiding by and enforcing all facility policy and procedures, and upholding the highest standards of performance to promote the Y’s culture of honesty, professionalism an d genuine concern
• Responsible for conducting Wellness Center Orientations
• Maintaining cleanliness, this includes dusting, sweeping, towels and straightening/organizing equipment
• Provide information about other fitness programming
• Be knowledgeable about strength and conditioning and cardiovascular training
• Respond appropriately in various situations in order to safely assist members
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Attend departmental meetings
• Any other duties as assigned

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Inclusion: Creates a safe environment in which all individuals feel welcomed and respected
• Relationships: Intentionally connects members and program participants to one antoher
• Communication: Communicates appropriately with individuals based on readiness to change
• Developing Others: Displays empathy in support of helping members and program participants build confidence to achieve their health and well-being goals

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED
• CPR/AED & First Aid
• Mandated Reporter Training
• Listen First Training
• Complete the Orientation to Healthy Living (Link)
• Complete Principles of Member Health & Wellness (Link)
• Complete Wellness Center at the Y (Link)
• Complete Navigating Community Health Resources (Link)
• Complete SMART Service and New Hire Orientation
• Must demonstrate a personal commitment to the mission of the YMCA
• Must be a role model
• Good communication skills (both verbal and written), and ability to work effectively with people as part of a team
• Must be effective at building relationships with members, staff and volunteers
• Must be 18 years and older

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• 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.
• Ability to lift equipment, up to 50lbs.
• Ability to remain on your feet for multiple hours

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $11