Wellness Coach

YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas•Hudgins, VA

14d•$13 - $15

About The Position

Under the supervision of the designated supervisor, and in harmony with the mission, policies, and goals of the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas, the Wellness Coach maintains equipment and surrounding areas and engages and coaches members. The role emphasizes high-quality service and works with staff to welcome, connect, support, and engage members, guests, and staff. The Wellness Coach supervises the wellness area, provides member training, orientations, and evaluations as scheduled, and completes and documents equipment checks and cleaning. The position also supports the YMCA’s mission and values, follows association standards, participates in scheduled meetings and training, and helps ensure a safe, clean, and positive member experience. Other reasonably related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Grade III: At least 6 months of experience in the wellness field.
Grade IV: At least 2 years in the fitness field or up to 2 years of college-level exercise science.
Obtain YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principles and Foundations of Strength and Conditioning within the first 6 months of employment.
Obtain CPR/First Aid/AED/O2 certification within 60 days of hire.
Complete and maintain required trainings, including New Employee Orientation (NEO), Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention (CAP), and Sexual Harassment.
Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check and Child Protective Services check.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including walking, standing, bending, and reaching for extended periods.
Adequate ability to hear noises and distinguish distress signals.
Ability to communicate verbally and project one's voice across a distance in normal and loud situations.

Responsibilities

Support the mission, vision, and goals of the YMCA.
Promote a professional, values-based culture by demonstrating caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Lead in a manner that advances the YMCA’s cause through programs focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Supervise the wellness area.
Engage YMCA members by coaching them on wellness activities.
Provide member training, orientations, and evaluations as scheduled.
Conduct and document daily, weekly, and monthly equipment checks.
Perform daily cleaning in the wellness area and follow documentation procedures.
Submit maintenance requests through the association’s maintenance software.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Wear the staff uniform and name tag, or professional attire when appropriate.
Act as a leader in emergency situations and report accidents or incidents according to the Emergency Communication Action Plan.
Follow association standards.
Perform other related duties as deemed necessary by the Wellness Department and center operations.
Respond effectively to inquiries or complaints and properly prepare, choreograph, and teach required classes.
Help achieve membership growth and retention, member satisfaction, a positive YMCA image, a pleasant working environment, strengthened relationships, facility safety and cleanliness, and department quality standards.