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POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Wellness Coach is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of all member-related wellness programs and activities. The Wellness Coach is a self-motivated team player who facilitates member retention through purposeful programming and collaborates with other Health and Wellness staff to provide meaningful and desired health programs and events to YMCA members.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Participates in the development, promotion and implementation of beneficial exercise programs and exciting health and well-being events, including Healthy Kids Day and Membership Challenges.
2. Interacts and engages with every visiting member, actively demonstrating the core values of the YMCA, Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. 
3. Monitors members for injury prevention and proper equipment use, and professionally responds to emergency situations on the Wellness Floor when they occur 
4. Participates in cleaning the Health and Wellness equipment daily, maintaining organization in Wellness Center, and reporting equipment or facility needs to the Health and Wellness Director 
5. Ensures that YMCA members are complying with YMCA policies and procedures and Wellness Center rules and regulations.
6. Maintains organized records of member wellness appointments and follows up with participants as necessary.
7. Attends scheduled Health and Wellness staff meetings.
8. Interprets and communicates the Mission, objectives, and programs to members, program participants, community partners, and through fundraising efforts

* QUALIFICATIONS:*

• Two years of college or equivalent required
  1. Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science, Physical Education, or related field preferred.
• One to three years practical experience in fitness instruction, personal training, athletic coaching.
• National Accredited Personal Training Certification obtained within the first 6 months of hire.
  1. Preferred Group Fitness Instructor Certification from one or more of the following: ACE, ACSM, NASM, NSCA, AFAA, or other nationally recognized certification.
• Completion of YMCA required trainings upon hire
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Must be able to manage emergencies and respond appropriately and professionally

*STARTING PAY: *$18.60/hr

WHAT YOU GET FROM WORKING AT THE YMCA:

• Frequent opportunities to make a difference in the lives of youth, adults, and senior members
• Free individual YMCA membership (<19 hours/week) with YMCA program discounts available 
• Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked 
• Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working 
• Flexible schedules that work for YOU 
• Something new and exciting to learn and work with every day 
• Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year) 

The happiest and most fulfilled Y staff are motivated to help others and want to be a part of something larger than themselves. Join our team! Come be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community we