What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Wellness Coach position at Hockomock YMCA?
Are you passionate about inspiring and educating youth and teens to lead healthy, active lives? The Hockomock Area YMCA is seeking a Youth Wellness Coach to engage, support, and motivate our young members in their fitness journeys at the Bernon Family Branch in Franklin, MA.
Essential Functions:
- Work directly with youth and teens in fitness programs under the direction of the Wellness and Personal Training Director.
- Monitor the fitness area, ensuring safe and proper use of exercise equipment.
- Greet and engage members, fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
- Educate and encourage youth and teens in leading healthy lifestyles.
- Provide guidance on proper exercise techniques and equipment usage.
- Promote personal training, fitness classes, and other wellness opportunities.
- Support member retention by building positive relationships and respecting individual goals.
- Uphold YMCA core values—honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility.
- Adhere to YMCA policies, including safety procedures, incident reporting, and code of conduct.
- Contribute to YMCA Reach Out for Youth (ROFY) initiatives through member awareness, volunteer recruitment, and event participation.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-functioning Wellness Center.
- Arrive on time in appropriate staff attire and ensure shift coverage when needed.
- Attend all required staff meetings and training sessions.
- Passion for working with youth and teens in a fitness setting.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to create a positive and motivating environment.
- Understanding of cardio and strength equipment training principles.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Demonstrated understanding of the core values of the Hockomock YMCA (honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility.
- Ability to successfully guide participants through an equipment orientation.
