Semones - Wellness Coach at YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas in Dallas, TX

• Base Pay: 14.50 / Hour
• Job Category: PART TIME

Description

The Wellness Coach will assist in membership retention and growth by providing safe and effective exercise instruction in a one-on-one or small group setting; answering members’ exercise and health questions, while building relationships with members and helping to connect members to each other; inform members of fitness challenges and member appreciation events and encouraging their participation; assist members in achieving health and fitness goals by assessing exercise readiness, designing individual exercise programs, as well as demonstrating and recommending appropriate exercises for various needs and goals; lead members through a Wellness Orientation appointment and follow up with members after initial appointment; ensure the safety of the fitness floor, enforcing rules and age guidelines for cardio and strength equipment. Will assist the Welcome Center greeting and checking in members as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Available mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.
• Have a dynamic, highly motivating, and energetic relationship builder with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Must be committed to the YMCA mission and dedicated to serving our members through our fitness programs
• Must be able to articulate the YMCA mission and core values to YMCA members and perspective members
• Must be able to demonstrate proper form, technique, and body alignment on all strength and cardiovascular machines.
• Must be able to evaluate a constantly changing environment for safety and to ensure that members needs are being met
• Must be well-organized, reliable, punctual, and professional
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly
• Must be mentally alert to recognize potential hazards and accidents and both physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and perform CPR and/or First Aid.
• Must also complete provided safety trainings including CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, and Child Abuse Prevention as well as YMCA of the USA Healthy Lifestyle Principles.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE. WORK AT THE Y.

Additional Information

• EEO: The YMCA provides equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, sex, disability, age, or veteran status
• Risk Management: Risk management and Child Abuse Prevention is the responsibility of all staff and volunteers