Health and Wellness Wellness Coach

YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth Employment Application

Job Title

Wellness Coach

Nonexempt Pay Grade

Reports To

Wellness Director, Coordinator, or other Director Pay Code

Position Summary

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Interacts with new and existing members to help them achieve their health and well-being goals. Creates a welcoming environment for all members of all backgrounds and abilities.

Essential Functions

 Coaches members in support of their desired behavior change. Regularly checks on members’ progress in meeting personal and program goals.

 Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.

 Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA. Introduces new members to group exercise communities based on their health and well-being goals.

 Utilizes tools and information for the purpose of increasing member knowledge of wellness, as well as wellness programs provided through the YMCA (handouts, schedules, etc.).

 May conduct post-enrollment interviews to understand new members’ definition of well-being, personal goals, cultural background, healthcare needs, diverse abilities and interests, and develop plans to meet their individual needs.

 Maintains and cleans equipment according to the schedule or as requested by the supervisor.

 Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.

 Attends all staff meetings.

 Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

 Community- Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.

 Inclusion- Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.

 Relationships- Builds rapport and relates well to others.

 Influence- Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations.

 Communication- Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.

 Developing Others- Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

 Innovation- Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

 Quality Results- Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

 Change Capacity- Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process.

Qualifications

 High school graduate or equivalent preferred.

 Certifications: CPR, First Aid.

 Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

 Must complete required Y-USA trainings within the first 30 days of employment.

 Persuit of an NCCA-recognized personal training certification preffered.

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 perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. It is understood that the employee will also perform other reasonable association duties and will be responsible for implementation of the policies, procedures and standards established by the Metropolitan Board, the branch Board of Managers and the Association Leadership. Job descriptions are reviewed periodically and may be revised at the discretion of management. This job description is not a written or implied contract.