Wellness Coach

YMCA of Greater San Antonio Careers•Boerne, TX

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. This includes helping members set short- and long-term goals and develop self-management skills to support sustained health behavior change. The role carries out program responsibilities in accordance with the YMCA’s policies, goals, and mission. The coach helps create a welcoming, safe, positive, and nurturing environment, engages with members on the wellness floor and in group exercise classes, and supports members’ exercise adherence and ongoing YMCA membership. The role follows YMCA fitness, nutrition, safety, and risk-management guidance; maintains required certifications and continuing education; and collaborates with colleagues and the community. Work takes place in a fast-paced wellness floor and office environment and includes physical and communication demands.

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.
Obtain Redwoods Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Communications certifications within the first week of hire.
Obtain YMCA-approved basic life-saving skills certifications, including CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen, within the first 60 days of hire.
Obtain YMCA certifications within six months of employment, including YMCA Principles of Healthy Lifestyles and YMCA Foundations of Strength & Conditioning.
Meet continuing education requirements to maintain certifications; YMCA certifications require 15 CECs every three years.
Ability to read computer screens and documents and make changes as necessary.
Ability to remain alert and concentrated at high levels.
Ability to perform repetitive stooping and bending and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
Ability to sit for long periods and stand for at least one hour for presentations.
Ability to hear, speak, and understand others, and to manipulate keyboards, telephone keypads, and writing utensils.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Track assigned members’ individual performance and take appropriate action to motivate them to continue their YMCA membership and exercise adherence.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.
Follow YMCA of the USA strength-training and nutritional guidelines.
Attend appropriate and required YMCA of San Antonio training classes.
Promote the YMCA Story to people involved in the program.
Monitor wellness center areas, including group exercise studios, free weights, cardio equipment, and selected machine areas.
Maintain clean centers and help monitor the cleaning maintenance crew.
Follow accident reporting procedures and policies.
Follow systems, practices, and training related to risk management and participant and staff safety.
Submit key indicator data to the supervisor as needed and perform other duties to achieve 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 trends in the field and industry.
Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, or dispensing or endorsing commercial health products, including nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance-enhancing substances, and pain relievers.
Engage actively with members on the wellness floor and in group exercise classes by talking with, assisting, and demonstrating for them to enhance their YMCA experience.
Perform other duties as assigned.