Lifestyle Coach - South Bay

YMCA of San Diego County • Chula Vista, CA

2d • $26 - $31

About The Position

The Lifestyle Coach guides and motivates individuals toward health and wellness goals through instruction in fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle management. The role participates in YMCA evidence-based programs, including the Diabetes Preventative Program, Enhance Fitness, and Clinical Conditioning. It leads group training classes, provides personalized coaching, and supports individuals with health conditions such as diabetes, trauma-related injuries, cancer, and other physical impairments. The Coach demonstrates proper techniques, offers safe workout modifications, and fosters a positive, engaging environment that supports community and personal growth.

The position also includes administrative work, such as maintaining client records, monitoring progress, and ensuring confidentiality and accurate storage of participant information. The Coach is expected to understand lifestyle wellness, trauma recovery, diabetes, and nutrition and to support participants’ physical and mental well-being.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in Psychology, Behavioral Science, Nutrition, Counseling, or a related field; an equivalency is considered for applicants with a high school diploma or GED, or training sufficient for successful job performance, supplemented by specialized training and at least 6 years of related work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience as a group exercise facilitator, personal trainer, nutritionist, or in a related field; applicants using the stated equivalency must have at least 6 years of related work experience.
• YMCA LIVESTRONG Instructor, Enhance Fitness Instructor, and ConMigo certifications.
• Lifestyle Coach Certification.
• Health Heart Ambassador certification.
• Willingness to complete training and certifications as new evidence-based programs arise.
• Fingerprinting before reporting to work, with subsequent arrest notifications, as required by licensing, state law, and government funders.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification covering Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and issued by the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety & Health Institute.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate empathy and provide motivation, guidance, and customer service while understanding individual needs related to diabetes, wellness, and trauma-related injuries.
• Tailor exercise techniques for individuals who have experienced physical trauma, including limb loss, or who have pre-diabetes or cancer diagnoses.
• Lead group training classes and encourage engagement and participation.
• Welcome attendees and foster a positive participant experience by keeping them actively involved in wellness programs.
• Guide participants on proper workout form, technique modifications, and nutrition, providing clear cues to support safe exercise.
• Use electronic presentation equipment to manage class schedules and time during sessions.
• Build a supportive community by developing positive relationships, learning participants’ names, and helping them pursue health and wellness goals.
• Perform administrative duties, including managing diabetic logs, participant assessments, and confidential progress charts.
• Support document audits to ensure participant data and progress information are accurate and properly stored.
• Monitor client progress, evaluate training effectiveness, and stay updated on industry trends and best practices for trauma- and diabetes-related exercise techniques.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The posting refers applicants to the YMCA of San Diego County Employee Benefits page for information on employee perks; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time