What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wellness Coach position at Hockomock YMCA?
The Hockomock Area YMCA is seeking a dedicated Wellness Coach to join our team at the Invensys Foxboro Branch. This role is responsible for motivating and educating members in the Wellness Center while fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
Essential Functions
- Supervise the Wellness Center, ensuring a safe and engaging experience for all members.
- Greet, acknowledge, and build connections with members to enhance their YMCA experience.
- Educate and inspire members in leading healthy lifestyles through proper exercise techniques and wellness guidance.
- Provide instruction on the safe and effective use of fitness equipment.
- Uphold and promote the YMCA’s core values: honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility.
- Encourage participation in personal training, group classes, and other wellness programs.
- Support member retention by fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere.
- Respect and accommodate each member’s unique fitness goals, needs, and perspectives.
- Adhere to all YMCA policies and procedures, including safety protocols and the Code of Conduct (e.g., refraining from prescribing nutritional supplements or medications).
- Advocate for the Reach Out for Youth (ROFY) program by raising awareness, recruiting volunteers, and participating in events.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked Wellness Center, including workout areas, towels, paperwork, and cleaning supplies.
- Arrive on time and dressed in appropriate staff attire for each shift.
- Proactively secure coverage when unavailable and assist with shift coverage when possible, promptly communicating changes to the Health & Wellness Director.
- Attend all required staff meetings and training sessions.
- Strong interpersonal communication skills required.
- Demonstrated commitment to the core values of the Hockomock Area YMCA: honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility.
- Knowledge of cardio and strength training principles and proper equipment usage.
- Ability to effectively guide participants through equipment orientations.
- CPR and First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire (additional relevant certifications preferred).
