GENERAL FUNCTION:

Wellness center coaches are responsible for aiding participants in achieving their well-being goals in group or individual settings as indicated by the Health & Well-Being Coordinator. They will instruct members and guests in the safe and effective use of a wide variety of cardio and fitness equipment, monitor orderly operation of the wellness center, and enforce wellness center rules. Having superb relationship skills, attention to detail and follow-through are required. Basic computer skills are also necessary. A wellness center coach should be self motivated and able to complete daily cleaning task. A wellness center coach should also serve as a champion of healthy lifestyles.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Pass comprehensive background check
• Basic knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology is needed
• Has completed Foundations of Strength and Conditioning course or will complete within 2 months of hire date. Other training certificates/experience will be considered
• Highly preferred that individual will have a current national personal training certificate or working toward
• Highly effective communication and relationship building skills
• YMCA approved CPR/First Aid certification within 30 days of employment or first available training date
• Computer literate
• Self-motivated
• Ability to respond calmly to safety and emergency situations
• Ability to relate to and engage with health seekers
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, complete required child abuse prevention and other trainings as required

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Establishes rapport with members, learns and uses names, creates a welcoming atmosphere
• Learn how the cardio and weight machines function
• Conduct orientations to teach others the proper and safe way to use equipment
• Conduct data collection by calling members that have completed orientations
• Will connect with supervisor to report out of order equipment, new member comments, cleaning schedule, and other pertinent information
• Maintain a general knowledge of all YMCA programs and events
• Work effectively in a team environment and independently
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations
• Enforcing wellness center rules
• Participate in the YMCAs Annual Power of Community Campaign
• Promote volunteer recruitment and retention
• Basic cleaning of wellness center and helping with laundry
• Adhere to dress code policy
• Submits hours worked accurately on electronic timecard; within timelines for supervisor approval
• Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT

Generally, inside Wellness Center and Y facility

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and talk and hear. Incumbent must be able to move freely and quickly throughout the YMCA facility; communicate effectively with people; and use a computer.The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 or more pounds.