Wellness Coach - the YMCA

The Wellness Coach is responsible for increasing membership growth and retention. Primary responsibilities include strengthening member commitment thr...

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; college degree preferred (exercise science, physical education, exercise psychology or related field); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Computer skills and the ability to learn appropriate computer programs related to the position

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Excellent customer service skills 

Strong member engagement skills; outgoing personality and a desire to be helpful to others

Must be able to stand for the majority of shift

Current certification in CPR/First Aid/AED/Oxygen administration or obtain certification within 30 days of hire

Other YMCA-required training and certifications, as applicable

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Part-Time Wellness Coach; 4-hour shift

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand or walk the majority of the four-hour shift; the employee is frequently required to push, pull, balance, bend, twist, squat, kneel and reach; the employee must frequently lift and or move objects up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and or move objects up to 50 pounds. The employee is regularly required to see, hear and talk.

The employee is frequently exposed to moving parts of exercise equipment and cleaning supplies (chemicals) for wiping down exercise equipment.

The work environment includes the wellness center, with some possible outdoor exposure during the workday. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers and fax machines.