Wellness Coaches

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 in achieving their health and well-being goals. Creates a welcoming environment for all members of all backgrounds and abilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Introduces new members to group exercise communities based their health and well-being goals.
• Promotes wellness programs and initiatives, keeping YMCA members informed of wellness opportunities at the YMCA.
• Gives tours to potential members and new members.
• Is visible and available to assist members.
• Maintains and cleans equipment according to the schedule or as requested by supervisor.
• Ensures weight rooms and workout areas are neat, clean and organized. Cleans equipment and vacuums as needed.
• Checks equipment for maintenance needs, reports any issues that cannot be fixed easily.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Applies all YMCA policies in dealing with members, guests, program participants, and other staff.
• Attends community events, special events, health fairs, and training sessions as directed.
• Attends all staff meetings.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader)

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Good public relations skills and be able to communicate effectively.
• Perform the physical demands of demonstrating proper exercise technique.
• Daily duties may require lifting up to 75lbs-100lbs. I.E.(Moving heavy equipment for equipment maintenance).
• Interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Has the ability to assess daily duties needed in the Wellness areas and the initiative to carry out responsibilities related to those needs.
• Current CPR/AED Certification (or must be obtained within 30 days of hire).