Lead Wellness Coach

YMCA Virginia Peninsulas•Yorktown, VA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the designated supervisor, and in harmony with the mission and purpose of the established policies and goals of the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas, the Lead Wellness Coach will maintain equipment and surrounding areas, and engage and coach members and staff. With an emphasis on ensuring the highest quality service to members and guests, the Wellness Coach will work with all staff to welcome, connect, support, and engage all members and staff.

Requirements

Minimum of 18 years of age.
Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in the fitness field.
Must obtain YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principles and Foundations of Strength and Conditioning within first 6 months of employment.
Certification in CPR/First Aid/AED/O2 required within 60 days of hire.
Complete and maintain required trainings to include: New Staff Orientation (NSO), Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention (CAP), and Sexual Harassment.
Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and Child Protective Services check.
Ability to respond effectively to inquiries or complaints.
Ability to properly prepare, choreograph, teach all required classes.
Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
Ability to communicate verbally, including projecting voice across distance in normal and loud situations.

Nice To Haves

College degree in fitness field or Nationally accredited Personal Training or Group Exercise certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the mission, vision and goals of the YMCA.
Promote a professional values-based culture by leading with the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Lead in a manner that advances our cause to strengthen the foundations of community through programs that focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Supervision of the wellness area.
Engage YMCA members through coaching on wellness activities.
Provides member training, orientations, and evaluations as scheduled.
Provides and documents daily, weekly and monthly equipment checks.
Performs daily cleaning in the wellness area and follow documentation procedures.
Input maintenance requests in association maintenance software.
Programmatic duties as assigned.
Staff supervisory duties as assigned.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Wear staff uniform and name tag, or professional attire when appropriate.
Act as a leader in emergency situations.
Report any accidents or incidents according to Emergency Communication Action Plan.
Follow Association Wellness standards.
Carry out other related duties as deemed necessary by the Wellness Department and center operations to ensure an excellent member experience.