Program Coach

YMCA of Springfield • Springfield, IL

7d • $16 - $23

About The Position

Coach and guides participants in Health & Wellness Programs in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes member wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Requirements

• Required certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED.
• Holds a nationally accredited certification in either group exercise or personal training.
• Ability to analyze and modify exercise progression and regression.
• Can detect failure in a movement pattern
• Have leadership competencies in the identified key areas
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Ability to work with integrity, discretion and a professional approach.
• Ability to complete all required trainings within 60 days of employment, including but not limited to CPR, first aid, Living Our Cause, DCFS Mandated Report, IL Gateway Registry Modules and to maintain these certifications as current as outlined by regulations or requirements.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience teaching group exercise classes preferred.
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and fitness trends to provide effective information and support to participants
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Demonstrates self-confidence
• Attends team challenges and encourages participation from group. Program coach will check in with participants who failed to participate in challenge within 24 hours
• Attends coaches meetings
• Attends mandatory department and association meetings
• Upholds all duties in accompanying addendum specific to the associated program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed