Health and Wellbeing Coach at YMCA of… · Sumner

Position Summary

The Health and Well-being Coach guides and directs all fitness enthusiasts, regardless of fitness level, through YMCA programs. Provides a quality experience to members and participants focused on YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

· Deliver equipment orientations, and assist members with personalized workout routines, utilizing already developed systems.

· Maintain member relations through follow-up systems in order to achieve their fitness goals.

· Teach and demonstrate proper form and technique using current safety guidelines.

· Provide FitPath orientations to members of all fitness levels.

· Understand and actively practice our commitment to the Health Seeker by serving, building relationships, and connecting with members who struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

· Treat every participant fairly and equally regardless of circumstances and abilities, making each feel good about themselves while creating an encouraging and fun environment.

· Accentuate positive attributes nurturing the whole; physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of each member.

· Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.

· Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.

· Cleaning and sanitation protocols will be required of all staff.

· Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.

· Staff are expected to adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including the use of PPE.

· Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.

· Other duties as assigned.

·Minimum of 18 years of age or older.

·One to two years related experience in teaching group exercise classes preferred.

· Bachelor's degree and/or two years related knowledge and experience preferred.

· YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning and/or Foundations of Group Exercise certification or equivalent, such as ACE, ACSM, or AFAA certifications.

· Knowledge of basic health and fitness principles and components, exercise prescription and strength training machines.

· Be able to set an excellent example in health, fitness and member service.

· General computer skills helpful.

· Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.

· Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications.

· Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

· Regularly required to talk or hear.

· Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

· Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

· Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.

· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

· Ability to demonstrate and conduct activities relating to fitness.

· Ability to plan, lead and participate in program activities.