Personal Trainer/Wellness Coach

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information,

please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2469564

• POSITION SUMMARY:\
• This position could be full time or part time. 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 Coach is responsible for

the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of all

member-related wellness programs and activities. The Wellness Coach is a

self-motivated team player who facilitates member retention through

purposeful programming and collaborates with other Health and Wellness

staff to provide meaningful and desired health programs and events to

YMCA members.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**

• Participates in the development, promotion and implementation of
  
  

beneficial exercise programs and exciting health and well-being

events, including Healthy Kids Day and Membership Challenges.

• Interacts and engages with every visiting member, actively
  
  

demonstrating the core values of the YMCA, Caring, Honesty, Respect,

and Responsibility.

• Monitors members for injury prevention and proper equipment use, and
  
  

professionally responds to emergency situations on the Wellness

Floor when they occur

• Participates in cleaning the Health and Wellness equipment daily,
  
  

maintaining organization in Wellness Center, and reporting equipment

or facility needs to the Health and Wellness Director

• Ensures that YMCA members are complying with YMCA policies and
  
  

procedures and Wellness Center rules and regulations.

• Maintains organized records of member wellness appointments and
  
  

follows up with participants as necessary.

• Attends scheduled Health and Wellness staff meetings.
• Interprets and communicates the Mission, objectives, and programs to
  
  

members, program participants, community partners, and through

fundraising efforts

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QUALIFICATIONS:**

• Two years of college or equivalent required
• Bachelor\'s degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education, or
  
  

related field preferred.

• One to three years practical experience in fitness instruction,
  
  

personal training, athletic coaching.

• National Accredited Personal Training Certification obtained within
  
  

the first 6 months of hire.

• Preferred Group Fitness Instructor Certification from one or
  
  

more of the following: ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, AFAA, or other

nationally recognized certification.

• Completion of YMCA required trainings upon hire
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people
  
  

from different backgrounds.

• Must be able to manage emergencies and respond appropriately and
  
  

professionally

• STARTING PAY:**\$18.00/hr
  
  

**WHAT*YOU*GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA:**

• Frequent opportunities to make a difference in the lives of youth,
  
  

adults, and senior members

• Family YMCA membership with program discounts available
• Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked
• Medical, Dental Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical or
  
  

Dependent Care, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Medical

Insurance starts at \$45/month for employee-only coverage.

• 9 paid holidays per year
• Paid vacation time accruing at 7.66 hours a month (starting at 11
  
  

days per year)

• Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while
  
  

employee is on site and working

• Flexible schedules that work for YOU
• Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of
  
  

service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary

year)

• The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others
  
  

and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our

team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-d iven organization that

works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better

us.**

**Apply today!**