Wellness Coach
About The Position
To provide service to YMCA members in the wellness center including proper use of equipment, sound wellness advice, providing a welcoming environment, and ensuring the safety of the area and the members. Who Are We? The Philadelphia Inquirer named the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) a 2024 Top Workplace. An association of nine YMCAs serving Chester County, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living, and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age or older
- Possess and maintain a personal training certification from a nationally accredited association. pproved organizations/certifications: NSCA (CSCS and CPT), ACSM (HFI, CPT, Exercise Specialist), NASM (CPT), AFAA (V3), ACE (CPT), other personal training certifications may be accepted.
- Obtain and maintain all additional new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire
- Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred degree (or working towards a degree) in Health & Wellness or related field
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral skills
- Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Health & Wellness field
- Previous YMCA experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Be available to answer questions, offer advice, and assist members in the proper use of the equipment.
- Conduct Wellness Center Orientations based on branch guidelines and provide assistance in a safe, enthusiastic, thorough, courteous and professional manner
- Work with Health and Wellness Director on member education.
- Promote a healthy lifestyle.
- Maintain continuous surveillance during shift.
- Report any mechanical or breakdown problems immediately to the supervisor and document in maintenance logbook and on equipment.
- Participate in special events and open houses throughout the year.
- Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
- Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
- Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and more!
- 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire.
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
- Career development and paid training
- Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
