Healthy Living Lead

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Sammamish, WA

16h • $22 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

The Healthy Living Lead supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through healthy living. This position assists in coordinating and delivering wellness, fitness, and healthy-living programs that promote engagement, retention, and overall well-being of YMCA members. The Lead works closely with the Healthy Living Director, wellness instructors, and member services team to ensure high-quality experiences for all participants

Requirements

• You should be 18 years of age or older and have:
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles Principles, Foundations of YMCA Group Exercise or previous YMCA or outside certification
• Twenty-five hours of practical experience as fitness class instructor, or equivalent (6-week instructor training course-shadowing experience).
• One or more years of program management/coordination in health, wellness, fitness or nonprofit setting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort with online scheduling or membership systems may be helpful.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.
• Must be able to stand, bend, and lift up to 40 lbs as needed to move or adjust equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Excellent communication, organization, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
• Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling, registration, and communication for group exercise classes, wellness programs, and special events.
• Provide on-site support for classes and programs, including participant check-in, equipment setup, and member assistance.
• Maintain program records, attendance data, and participant evaluations to track engagement and outcomes.
• Support implementation of evidence-based and chronic disease prevention programs (e.g., Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring, Enhance Fitness, etc.) as assigned.
• Serve as a welcoming, knowledgeable point of contact for members seeking information on programs, equipment, or healthy-living resources.
• Conduct basic wellness orientations and fitness floor tours for new members.
• Assist with member outreach and retention efforts through personal follow-ups, program reminders, and success recognition.
• Support day-to-day operations of the wellness area, including maintaining cleanliness, safety, and equipment organization.
• Ensure all program materials, signage, and communication boards are up to date. Track inventory of supplies and assist with ordering as needed.
• Collaborate with YMCA departments (Membership, Aquatics, Youth, etc.) to promote cross-departmental engagement.
• Support community outreach events, health fairs, and other initiatives that align with YMCA healthy-living goals.
• All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.
• Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Benefits

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs
• 25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff
• Some benefits only available to full-time staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees