Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY :

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The Wellness Coordinator shall be responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining all Wellness Center programming for members and youth and family activities for community participants at the Holyoke YMCA.

Under the guidance of the supervisor, the Wellness Coordinator is responsible for promotion, supervision, and evaluation of the following areas : wellness center, new member orientations, small group training, personal training, and working as a team member to promote group exercise classes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree recommended in exercise sports science, or a related field experience in lieu of college degree.
• Experience with training clients.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal & coaching skills
• Supervisory Experience a plus
• CPR / First Aid Certification within 3 months
• YMCA Leader Certification within 6 months
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Bilingual Spanish / English preferred
• Personal Training Certification and / or TRX Certification recommended

Essential Functions

1. Provide leadership and direction to all facets of the Holyoke YMCA wellness center facility including staffing, schedule, programming, safety, equipment oversite and managing risk.

3.Create, develop, and lead wellness and small group training classes. Train other wellness staff / volunteers to run these programs at various times throughout the week to encourage engagement of members.

4.Provide personal training support services as requested and able to modify wellness activities to be inclusive of everyone’s health and wellness goals.

5.In partnership with Membership Team, manage and track 30 / 60 / 90 goals as well as new member completion of wellness orientation.

Compile program statistics around this data to evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in all fitness programs.

6.In partnership with Community Health Initiative Director, refer members to Chronic Disease Prevention Programs and support programming as needed.

7.Responsible for assuring high standards of program quality and safety in accordance with YMCA safety and risk management policies.

8.Motivate and engage your employees and volunteers to increase engagement and retention of members and program participants through regular staff training and meetings focused on high quality outcomes.

9.Build relationships by using names and initiating conversations with all members, staff, volunteers, and guests.

10.Understands, supports, and is committed to the YMCA cause and our role in the community as a leader in Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility through active engagement in the Y Annual Campaign and Special Events and cause-driven programming.

11.Work to ensure a diverse and inclusive culture at the Y.

12.Follow all policies and procedures of the Y including those set forth in the employee handbook.

13.Complete and approve payroll for your department. Ensure program area stays within budget.

14.Assure your own self-development through reading, research, and conference or training attendance.

15.Provide optimal customer service through responsiveness to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.

16.Available to work evenings and weekends as needed.

17.Attend regular scheduled All Staff and Management meetings.

18.Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES :

• Communication & Influence : Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
• Inclusion : Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making : Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.
• Functional Expertise : Executes superior technical skills for the role.
• Innovation : Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community.
• Program / Project Management : Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs.
• Developing Self & Others : Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.
• Emotional Maturity : Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

Required Certifications

1. CPR / First Aid / AED

2. Leadership Certificate within first 6 months of employment

Last updated : 2024-06-19