Avondale Meadows YMCA - Wellness Advisor

YMCA OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS•Indianapolis, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wellness Advisor I is primarily responsible for ensuring the safety of YMCA members utilizing the strength and cardiorespitory areas. The Wellness Advisor I is an instrumental member of the wellness team and will provide a series of retention appointments with new YMCA members, utilizing using software, to engage, track, and support ongoing activity and assist members in reaching their wellness goals through membership at the YMCA. The Wellness Advisor I will be responsible for members throughout the wellness onboarding process, including working one-on-one with members through wellness appointments and the connection of members to selected wellness programs, as well as the follow-up of those members. Advisors will insure proper use of the equipment while maintaining a safe and motivating environment for members.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Knowledge of basic exercise science and wellness principles.
Prior (1 year) strength/ conditioning experience is required.
Must have high school diploma.
Skills in relationship building, being empathic, and communication.
A working knowledge of YMCA programs in wellness and other program areas is required.
Basic understanding of computer hardware and software is required.
Organizational skills, scheduling, outcome tracking, follow through, and record-keeping skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal information of members.
Current certifications in CPR AED, First Aid, Safety & Risk Management, New Employee Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, YMCA Healthy Lifestyles, Foundations of Strength and Conditioning (or equivalent), and Listen First.
Maintain Continuing Education Credits, and other requirements to keep all certifications current.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the safety of YMCA members utilizing the strength and cardiorespitory areas.
Providing retention appointments with new YMCA members to engage, track, and support ongoing activity.
Assisting members in reaching their wellness goals.
Working one-on-one with members through wellness appointments.
Connecting members to selected wellness programs and following up with them.
Ensuring proper use of equipment.
Maintaining a safe and motivating environment for members.