About This Role
Working closely with individuals with disabilities, families, and caregivers, the Wellness Coach builds community within the class at the Hartman YMCA. This position supports the Y's mission to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, focusing on creating an exceptional, welcoming experience for individuals of all abilities.
Responsibilities
- Build positive relationships with members, learn their names and wellness goals, and encourage continued participation and healthy lifestyle habits
- Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive wellness environment that supports individuals of all abilities, fitness levels, and needs
- Actively engage with members on the wellness floor and in group exercise areas by answering questions, demonstrating exercises, and providing appropriate assistance
- Monitor wellness areas, including group exercise studios, free weights, cardio equipment, and strength machines, to promote safe and effective use
- Maintain clean, organized, and welcoming wellness areas, including cleaning equipment and reporting maintenance or safety concerns as needed
- Follow accident reporting procedures and YMCA policies to help protect the safety and well-being of members, guests, and staff
- Track member progress, maintain accurate records, and submit required program data to support member engagement and program goals
- Promote the YMCA mission, story, and Character Development Values while helping members feel welcomed, respected, and connected to the community
- Attend required trainings and meetings, collaborate with coworkers across departments, and participate in team assignments, including the Annual Partners campaign
- Maintain required certifications and continuing education, and stay informed about relevant health, wellness, and fitness practices
- Follow YMCA strength training, nutrition, safety, and risk management guidelines
- Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, and dispensing or endorsing any commercial health products, especially nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance-enhancing substances, and pain relievers
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Six months to one year of experience in the health and wellness field is required
- Ability to build effective relationships and communicate professionally with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and social and economic segments of the community
- Knowledge of fitness research, program design, basic anatomy and physiology, exercise principles, and behavior change methods
- Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications
- Certifications required within the first week of hire: Redwoods Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazardous Communications
