Youth Wellness Coach

Are you passionate about fitness and making a positive impact on youth? Join our team at the Hockomock Area YMCA as a Youth Wellness Coach! In this role, you'll engage, support, and motivate young members on their fitness journeys, helping them develop healthy habits in a fun and welcoming environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works directly with youth and teens in fitness programs under the direction of the Health & Wellness Director.

• Monitors the fitness area, ensuring safe and proper use of exercise equipment.

• Greets and engages members, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.

• Educates and encourages youth and teens in leading healthy lifestyles.

• Provides guidance on proper exercise techniques and equipment usage.

• Promotes personal training, fitness classes, and other wellness opportunities.

• Maintains a clean, organized, and well-functioning Wellness Center.

• Passion for working with youth and teens in a fitness setting.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to create a positive and motivating environment.

• Understanding of cardio and strength equipment training principles.

• CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

• Demonstrated understanding of the core values of the Hockomock YMCA (honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility).

• Ability to successfully guide participants through an equipment orientation.