Wellness Center Coach

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Wellness Center Coach   

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Part-Time   

Reports to: Director of Healthy Living

Primarily hiring for evening shifts.

Part-Time Benefits: 

• Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
• Paid time off (Accrue 1 hour of paid time off for every 30 hours worked)
• Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
• Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller 
• Team member referral program
• Employee engagement and appreciation activities
• Employee assistance program
• Growth and development opportunities
• Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged

Summary/Objective  
Delivers excellent strength and cardiovascular training services to members in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Responds to member and guest needs, promotes member wellness and engagement, and maintains cleanliness of the health and wellness facilities.  

 

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  

• Conducts consultations, fitness evaluations, basic orientations, and teen orientations. 
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA. 
• Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. 
• Communicates and enforces policies and guidelines for the equipment area along with keeping this area safe, clean, and functional. 
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members contributing to member retention. 
• Applies YMCA policies and procedures; ensures a high level of safety and responds to emergency situations.
• Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.

YMCA Competencies  

• Values: Accept and demonstrate the Y’s values 
• Community: Desire to serve others and fulfill community needs 
• Inclusion: Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions 
• Relationships: Build rapport and relate well with others 
• Developing Others: Take the initiative to assist in developing others 
• Decision-Making: Make sound judgments, and transfer learning from one situation to another 
• Change Capacity: Demonstrate an openness to change, and seek opportunities in the change process 

Required Education and Experience  

• Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, and AED. Training can be provided upon hire and must be obtained within 60 days. Higher levels of certification are accepted.  
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills; detail oriented. 
• Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds. 
• Previous customer service; ability to multi-task. 
• Basic knowledge of computers.