Wellness Coach

YMCA of Greater San Antonio Careers•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Wellness Coach supports the YMCA of Greater San Antonio’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Health & Wellness Director or Member Engagement Director, the coach helps members reach their wellness potential through YMCA-approved programs. The role assists members with setting short- and long-term goals and developing self-management skills that support lasting health behavior change. The Wellness Coach performs program responsibilities in accordance with YMCA policies, goals, and mission. The position contributes to a welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined culture. Work takes place in a fast-paced wellness floor and office environment and involves active engagement with members, monitoring wellness spaces, maintaining safety and cleanliness, and collaborating with colleagues.

Requirements

Six months to one year of experience in the health and wellness field.
Knowledge of fitness-related research and program design, including basic anatomy, physiology, exercise principles, and behavior-change methods.
Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office Suite products.
Obtain Hazardous Communications certification within the first week of hire.
Obtain YMCA-approved basic life-saving certifications, including CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen, within the first 60 days of hire.
Complete Child Abuse Prevention training and certifications before the first shift.
Complete safety and prevention training annually.
Obtain YMCA certifications within six months of employment, including YMCA Principles of Healthy Lifestyles and YMCA Foundations of Strength & Conditioning.
Meet continuing-education requirements for certifications, including 15 CECs every three years for YMCA certifications.
Ability to read computer screens and documents and make changes as necessary.
Ability to maintain high levels of alertness and concentration.
Ability to perform repetitive stooping and bending and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to sit for long periods and stand for at least one hour for presentations.
Ability to hear, speak, and understand others, and to manipulate keyboards, telephone keypads, and writing utensils.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Track assigned members’ individual performance and take appropriate action to encourage continued YMCA membership and exercise adherence.
Contribute to a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.
Follow YMCA of the USA strength-training and nutritional guidelines.
Attend appropriate and required YMCA of San Antonio training classes.
Promote the YMCA Story to people involved in the program.
Monitor wellness-center areas, including group exercise studios, free-weight, cardio, and select machine areas.
Maintain clean centers and help monitor the cleaning maintenance crew.
Follow accident-reporting procedures and policies.
Follow risk-management and safety systems, practices, and training for participants and staff.
Submit key-indicator data to the supervisor as needed and perform other duties to achieve group and personal goals.
Clean equipment as directed by the supervisor.
Learn members’ names and welcome them personally.
Attend required departmental and branch/association staff meetings.
Collaborate with coworkers and assist other departments when needed.
Teach, promote, and practice the five YMCA Character Development Values.
Perform team assignments associated with the Annual Partners campaign.
Maintain certifications by meeting continuing-education requirements, including 15 continuing education credits every three years for YMCA certifications, and keep current with industry trends.
Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, or dispensing or endorsing commercial health products, including nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance-enhancing substances, and pain relievers.
Engage actively with members on the wellness floor and in group exercise classes by talking with, assisting, and demonstrating for them to enhance their YMCA experience.
Complete other duties as assigned.