Wellness Coach I

Crossroads YMCA•Whiting, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Inspire Change. Build Strength. Help Others Reach Their Goals. Become a Wellness Coach at the Y! Do you enjoy encouraging others, building relationships, and helping people work toward their health and wellness goals? As a YMCA Wellness Coach, you'll help members feel welcomed, supported, and motivated as they take steps toward healthier lifestyles. You'll work with people of different ages, backgrounds, abilities, and experience levels while helping them connect with wellness resources and YMCA programs.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate and relate effectively to people from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and socioeconomic circumstances.
Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents.
Passion for learning about health, wellness, fitness, and healthy living.
Desire and ability to work with people of all ages and backgrounds.
Ability to build positive, authentic relationships with members.
Willingness to learn, receive feedback, and continue developing wellness knowledge and coaching skills.
Ability to communicate effectively through visual, auditory, and verbal communication.
Maintain a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
Demonstrate sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
Lift up to 50 pounds.
Stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time.
Occasionally bend, lean, kneel, and move throughout the wellness environment.
Respond quickly and appropriately to safety concerns or emergency situations.
Maintain a neat and professional appearance.
Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment while working with members.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in fitness, wellness, coaching, customer service, recreation, sports, or youth/family programming is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

Coach members in support of their personal health and wellness goals and desired behavior changes.
Check in with members regularly and encourage progress toward personal and program goals.
Answer questions and provide general wellness information to help members make informed choices about healthy living.
Build authentic relationships with members and create a welcoming environment where everyone feels supported.
Help members connect with one another, YMCA programs, group exercise opportunities, and other resources based on their interests and goals.
Use wellness tools, handouts, schedules, and other YMCA resources to increase member knowledge and engagement.
Help members identify appropriate YMCA programs and resources that support their individual goals.
Maintain current knowledge of wellness, fitness, and exercise-industry trends.
Maintain and clean wellness equipment according to established schedules and supervisor direction.
Follow YMCA policies, procedures, and safety standards.
Respond appropriately to emergency situations.
Maintain professional boundaries by providing general wellness support and referring members to qualified healthcare professionals when medical concerns arise.
Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
Support YMCA fundraising activities and the annual campaign.
Perform other duties as assigned.