Baxter YMCA - Health and Wellness - Wellness Advisor

YMCA OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS•Indianapolis, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wellness Advisor is primarily responsible for ensuring the safety of YMCA members utilizing the strength and cardiovascular areas. The Wellness Advisor II is an instrumental member of the wellness team and will provide a series of retention appointments with new YMCA members, utilizing software, to engage and support ongoing physical activity and assist members in reaching their wellness goals through membership at the YMCA. The Wellness Advisor II 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. Wellness Advisor IIs 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.
Above average knowledge of exercise science and wellness principles.
Prior (1-2 years) strength/conditioning experience is required.
Must have high school diploma.
Must have skills in relationship building, being empathic, and communication.
A working knowledge of YMCA programs in wellness and other program areas is required.
Must have a basic understanding of computer hardware and software.
Administrative skills needed include organizational skills, scheduling, outcome tracking, follow through, and record-keeping skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal information of members.
Position requires current certifications in CPR, AED and First Aid.
Completion of required trainings within 60-90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

3+ years preferred strength/conditioning experience.
Pursuit of a degree in exercise science or related field is preferred.
Other certifications encouraged include (ACE, AFAA, ACSM, NSCA).
Maintain Continuing Education Credits, and other requirements to keep all certifications current.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the safety of YMCA members utilizing the strength and cardiovascular areas.
Providing a series of retention appointments with new YMCA members, utilizing software, to engage and support ongoing physical activity.
Assisting members in reaching their wellness goals through membership at the YMCA.
Being responsible for members throughout the wellness onboarding process.
Working one-on-one with members through wellness appointments.
Connecting members to selected wellness programs and following up with those members.
Ensuring proper use of equipment.
Maintaining a safe and motivating environment for members.