What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Coach- Cooper Street & Mansfield YMCAs position at Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA?
Afternoon/ Evening/Weekend availability
Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Healthy Lifestyles, the Wellness Coach should have a strong ability to interpret basic principles of health and fitness to others. This person will provide instruction and supervision in the wellness center, including, but not limited to, facilitation of healthy lifestyles coaching sessions and personal fitness program facilitation, along with maintenance and upkeep of the area. Employee will show exceptional customer service, communication and interactions with members and guests, assisting as needed. The successful employee will model the behavioral values established by the Association and will have a passion and enthusiasm for the mission of the Y.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plan, prepare and perform new member equipment orientations, coaching sessions or personal fitness program
- Educate members and guests on proper use of equipment and basic healthy lifestyles principles
- Enforce proper wellness center etiquette
- Maintain safe exercise environment; orderliness and cleanliness of exercise areas
- Maintain confidentiality
- Provide excellent member service through interactions that ensure the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA Quality Initiatives are met
- Communicate effectively and politely with others, portraying excellent listening and interpersonal skills
- Welcome all members and guests as they arrive; answer questions and concerns
- Maintain a safe exercise environment
- Facilitate emergency responses as needed
- Responsible for minor decisions regarding routine problems where precedents have been established
- Apply and comply with all YMCA policies and procedures and exemplify the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age; high school diploma or GED required
- At least 1 year of experience in the health and wellness field preferred
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
- Must have reliable transportation
- Must be able to work effectively with a diversity of people, different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and all ages. Interacts regularly with members, volunteers, staff and other community leaders.
- Must have and maintain current CPR Pro/AED, First Aid, Oxygen Administration, Child Abuse Prevention, Blood borne Pathogens training, hazard communication, slips, trips, and falls training, new hire orientation and any other trainings required
Benefits
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Wellness benefits with unlimited doctor visits
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Cancer insurance options
- Competitive compensation
- Flexible work schedules
- 12% paid retirement after meeting eligibility requirements
- 403(b) retirement savings account
- Free YMCA individual membership and discounted program fees
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off after meeting eligibility requirements
- Inclusive culture
- Consistent hours
- Opportunities to connect with your community through volunteer events
