Wellness Associate (Health Coach) -- Mountain Brook 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, offering basic wellness guidance, and encouraging them to pursue their health goals. The role includes connecting with members, leading orientations such as EGYM, recommending programs and resources, and giving tours to potential members while sharing the YMCA’s mission and impact. The associate helps maintain a clean, organized, and safe fitness area, monitors equipment and reports issues or safety concerns, and responds appropriately to emergencies. The role is suited to someone interested in building experience for a career in personal training, health coaching, or fitness management. The position is part-time, with weekday daytime availability and some weekend shifts needed.
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.
- Enjoy encouraging others and leading by example.
- Remain engaged on the wellness floor and maintain a clean, safe environment.
- Reliability with scheduling and communication.
- Complete all required training within 30 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Connect with members on the wellness floor and build 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 work toward 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
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
