Wellness Coach

YMCA of Greater San Antonio•San Antonio, TX

10d

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 pursue their wellness potential through YMCA-approved programs, goal setting, and the development of self-management skills that support sustained health behavior change. The role carries out program responsibilities in accordance with YMCA policies, goals, and mission. The coach engages with members on the wellness floor and in group exercise classes, monitors wellness areas, promotes a safe and nurturing environment, and contributes to members’ YMCA experience. The role also supports program operations through equipment and center cleanliness, safety and risk-management practices, required training and meetings, member tracking, and other assigned duties. Work is performed in a fast-paced wellness floor and office environment.

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.
Hazardous Communications certification within the first week of hire.
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.
Maintain YMCA certifications by completing 15 continuing education credits every three years.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including occasional lifting up to 20 pounds, prolonged sitting, standing for at least one hour for presentations, and the required visual, auditory, verbal, and keyboarding abilities.

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 training classes offered by the YMCA of San Antonio.
Promote the YMCA Story with everyone involved in the program.
Monitor wellness center areas, including group exercise studios, free weights, cardio, and selected 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 that support group and personal goals.
Clean equipment as directed by the supervisor.
Learn members’ names and welcome them personally.
Attend required departmental, branch, and association-level staff meetings.
Assist coworkers in 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 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.
Actively engage with members on the wellness floor and in group exercise classes by talking with, assisting, and demonstrating for them.
Perform other duties as assigned.