Wellness Associate (Health Coach) -- Hoover YMCA
About The Position
The Wellness Associate (Health Coach) supports members on the wellness floor by building relationships, helping them feel confident using fitness equipment, offering basic wellness guidance, and recommending programs based on their goals. The role includes leading orientations such as EGYM, introducing members to YMCA resources, motivating members, and giving tours to prospective members while sharing the YMCA’s impact and mission. The associate maintains a clean, organized, and safe fitness area, monitors equipment and reports concerns, and responds appropriately to emergencies by following safety procedures. The position offers practical experience for those interested in personal training, health coaching, or fitness management, in a positive, community-focused wellness environment. Success means members feel supported and comfortable and are encouraged to build healthier habits.
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.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment every shift.
- Reliability with scheduling and communication.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in a future career in personal training, health coaching, or fitness management.
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.
- Be reliable with 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.
- Work for a mission-driven organization that invests in its employees and community.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
