Health and Wellbeing Coach

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties • Silverdale, WA

1d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

The Health and Well-being Coach guides and directs all fitness enthusiasts, regardless of fitness level, through YMCA programs. Provides a quality experience to members and participants focused on YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age or older.
• Knowledge of basic health and fitness principles and components, exercise prescription and strength training machines.
• Be able to set an excellent example in health, fitness and member service.
• General computer skills helpful.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.
• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to demonstrate and conduct activities relating to fitness.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in program activities.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years related experience in teaching group exercise classes preferred.
• Bachelor's degree and/or two years related knowledge and experience preferred.
• YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning and/or Foundations of Group Exercise certification or equivalent, such as ACE, ACSM, or AFAA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver equipment orientations
• Assist members with personalized workout routines, utilizing already developed systems.
• Maintain member relations through follow-up systems in order to achieve their fitness goals.
• Teach and demonstrate proper form and technique using current safety guidelines.
• Provide FitPath orientations to members of all fitness levels.
• Understand and actively practice our commitment to the Health Seeker by serving, building relationships, and connecting with members who struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Treat every participant fairly and equally regardless of circumstances and abilities, making each feel good about themselves while creating an encouraging and fun environment.
• Accentuate positive attributes nurturing the whole; physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of each member.
• Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
• Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
• Cleaning and sanitation protocols will be required of all staff.
• Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.
• Staff are expected to adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including the use of PPE.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level