Wellness Coach

YMCA of Southwest Florida•Englewood, FL

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Executive/Wellness/Program Director and in accordance with the policies of the YMCA of Southwest Florida, the Wellness Coach will be responsible for the delivery of safe, effective instruction to members of exercise equipment and interaction with all members utilizing the wellness facility.

Requirements

Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association’s policies on background screening.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of exercise equipment, general weight lifting, health and wellness and the ability to demonstrate.
Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, and dispensing or endorsing any and all commercial health products especially nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance enhancing substances, and pain relievers.
Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
CPR/ First Aid/AED Certifications required.
Completion of YMCA’s Blood Borne Pathogens training annually.
Completion of YMCA’s Child Sexual Prevention training annually.
One year or more of experience in fitness.
Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols.

Nice To Haves

Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Welcome and greet all members as they arrive or shortly thereafter.
Get to know the member’s names, needs and goals.
Assist with machine usage, appropriate exercise advice.
Encourage first time users to go through the orientation process.
Assist members with their workouts whenever possible, ensuring they are using machines properly.
Circulate and be visible to members.
Give facility tours as needed.
Keep the sign-up sheets neat and orderly, assist members with transitions on and off equipment when it is busy.
Follow cleaning schedule and refill cleaning bottles as needed.
Be aware of signs that equipment may be in need of maintenance. If equipment is not functioning properly, place an out of order sign on it and inform the Executive/Wellness/Program Director.
Ensure all participants wear appropriate exercise attire and footwear.
Monitor proper executions, form and technique when demonstrating exercises.
Make sure all equipment is put away correctly following your shift, including proper restacking of weights.
Wash, dry and fold towels as needed.
Find your own substitutes if you are not working your scheduled shift and communicate the substitute to the supervisor in a timely manner.
Attend regularly scheduled, mandatory staff meetings.
Utilize time clock and monitor timesheet, bringing any corrections to supervisor within a timely manner.
Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day.
Possess facility keys and ensure keys are secure and notify supervisor of loss.
Ensure facility is open on time as scheduled.
Ensure all electronic cardio equipment are on and ready for use at time of opening.
All other duties as assigned.