Wellness Associate (Health Coach) -- Trussville YMCA
About The Position
The Wellness Associate (Health Coach) supports YMCA members on the wellness floor by helping them feel comfortable and confident using fitness equipment, providing basic wellness guidance, and recommending programs based on their goals. The role includes leading orientations such as EGYM, introducing members to available resources, encouraging members to stay consistent, and giving tours to potential members while sharing the YMCA’s mission and impact. The associate helps keep the fitness area clean, organized, and safe; monitors equipment and reports issues or safety concerns; and responds appropriately to emergencies by following safety procedures. The role is an opportunity to build experience relevant to personal training, health coaching, or fitness management while developing communication, leadership, and coaching skills in a community-focused environment. Success means members feel supported and comfortable in the wellness space and are encouraged to build healthier habits. The associate is expected to remain engaged on the wellness floor, maintain a clean and safe environment each shift, attend required meetings and trainings, follow YMCA policies, represent the organization professionally, communicate reliably about scheduling, and complete required training within 30 days of hire.
Requirements
- Passion for health, fitness, and helping others.
- Friendly, outgoing, and confident when interacting with members.
- Strong customer service and communication skills.
- Motivated, dependable, and professional.
- Enjoys encouraging others and leading by example.
Responsibilities
- Connect with members on the wellness floor and build genuine relationships.
- Help members feel comfortable and confident using fitness equipment.
- Provide basic wellness guidance and recommend programs based on members’ goals.
- Lead orientations such as EGYM and introduce members to available resources.
- Motivate and encourage members to stay consistent and reach their goals.
- Give tours to potential members and share the YMCA’s impact and mission.
- Keep the fitness area clean, organized, and safe.
- Monitor equipment and report issues or safety concerns.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow safety procedures.
- Stay engaged on the wellness floor and actively interact with members.
- Attend required meetings and trainings, follow YMCA policies, and represent the organization professionally.
- Maintain reliable scheduling and communication.
- Complete all required training within 30 days of hire.
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership for the employee and eligible household members.
- 50% discounts on many YMCA programs, including swim lessons, youth sports, childcare, and camps.
- Flexible scheduling to help balance work, school, and life.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the YMCA.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
