This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit organization, to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Wellness Coach will assist members in attaining their wellness potential through programs approved by the YMCA of Greater San Antonio. This role involves helping members set long and short-term goals and developing self-management skills consistent with sustained health behavior change.
Responsibilities
Track assigned members' individual performance and take appropriate action to motivate members to continue their YMCA membership and exercise adherence
Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive, safe, and nurturing environment
Follow strength training and nutritional guidelines of the YMCA of the USA
Attend appropriate and required training classes offered by the YMCA of San Antonio
Promote the “YMCA Story” with all involved in the program
Monitor all areas of the wellness center, including group exercise studios, free weight, cardio, and select machine areas
Maintain clean centers and help to monitor cleaning maintenance crew
Follow accident reporting procedures and policies
Follow systems, practices, and training related to risk management and safety of participants and staff
Submit key indicator data as needed to supervisor and perform other duties to achieve group and personal goals
Clean equipment as directed by supervisor
Seek to learn members' names and welcome them personally
Attend all required staff meetings, both departmental and branch/assoc. level
Be a team player and assist co-workers in other departments when needed
Teach, promote, and practice the five YMCA Character Development Values
Perform team assignments associated with the Annual Partners campaign
Maintain certifications by meeting continuing education requirements (YMCA certifications require 15 CEC’s every 3 years) and keep current with trends in the field/industry
Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, and dispensing or endorsing any and all commercial health products, especially nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance-enhancing substances, and pain relievers
Be actively engaged with members on the wellness floor and in group exercise classes, including talking with, assisting, demonstrating, and enhancing their YMCA experience
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field highly preferred
6 months to 1 year experience in the health and wellness field
Knowledge of fitness-related research and program design, including basic anatomy, physiology, exercise principles, and behavior change methods
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Computer literate, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite products
Certifications required within the first week of hire: Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazardous Communications
Certifications required within the first 60 days of hire: YMCA approved basic life saving skills such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen
Obtain YMCA certifications within 6 months of employment, including, but not limited to, YMCA Principles of Healthy Lifestyles and YMCA Foundations of Strength & Conditioning
Visual acuity is required for reading computer screens and/or documents and making changes as necessary
High levels of alertness and concentration
Repetitive stooping and bending with occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds
Ability to sit for long periods at a time
Ability to stand for at least 1 hour for presentations
Ability to hear, speak, and understand the words of others
Ability to manipulate keyboards, telephone keypads, and writing utensils
About the Company
The Y is a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Its mission and core values are brought to life by its culture of being welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined.
