Mills Co. YMCA Wellness Coach

Ymca of Greater Omaha•Glenwood, IA

2d•$15 - $16

About The Position

The Wellness Coach supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The role helps members build healthier habits by promoting wellness and supporting individuals in achieving their personal goals. The position is based in a Wellness Center environment and includes member coaching, equipment upkeep, and participation in department and branch staff meetings.

Requirements

At least 18 years of age.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to enforce rules and speak in public.
Enthusiastic and knowledgeable about resistance and cardiorespiratory training.
Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
Complete YMCA cause and culture training and fitness-specific training before the first shift.
Complete Child Abuse Prevention Training, BLS CPR, and First Aid within 30 days of hire; training is provided by the YMCA.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Successful clearance of a background check.
Ability to stand for extended periods; walk, bend, reach overhead, grasp, push, and pull; and repeatedly move, lift, or carry up to 45 pounds at or above waist height.
Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of college preferred; pursuing a degree in Exercise Science, Wellness Health Promotion, or a related health field.

Responsibilities

Build effective, authentic relationships with members and help them connect with one another and the YMCA.
Coach members in support of their desired behavior changes.
Introduce new members to group exercise communities based on their health and well-being goals.
Answer member questions to support their healthy living goals.
Use tools and information, such as handouts and schedules, to increase member knowledge of wellness and YMCA wellness programs.
May conduct post-enrollment interviews to understand new members’ definitions of well-being, goals, cultural backgrounds, healthcare needs, diverse abilities, and interests, and develop plans to meet their individual needs.
Maintain and clean equipment according to schedule or as requested by a supervisor.
Follow YMCA policies and procedures and respond to emergency situations.
Participate actively in department and branch staff meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.