Health & Wellness Coordinator

Position Summary

The Health and Wellness Coordinator develops, implements, and oversees health and wellness programs that foster an engaging and supportive environment for members. This role includes managing personal training and wellness initiatives to enhance the overall member experience and program effectiveness.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and manage health and wellness programs, including group fitness classes, personal training, wellness challenges, and special events.
• Maintain fitness program schedules and oversee space and equipment needs.
• Organize member challenges, fitness assessments, and wellness coaching to support progress and motivation.
• Track and analyze program effectiveness using member feedback, participation rates, and health outcomes.
• Ensure accurate data collection, tracking, and reporting using YMCA membership and fitness-related software.
• Provide regular reports on program participation, member feedback, and overall success to senior leadership.
• Analyze data to identify areas for improvement, growth opportunities, and engagement strategies.
• Recruit, train, and supervise personal trainers and wellness coaches.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide professional development opportunities.
• Foster a positive and inclusive work environment aligned with YMCA core values.
• Develop strategies to engage and retain members through personalized fitness plans, goal setting, and regular follow-ups.
• Implement and oversee fitness tracking systems like U-Pace for goal setting and performance optimization.
• Maintain a welcoming and supportive environment for members of all fitness levels.
• Ensure compliance with YMCA policies, local regulations, and industry health and safety standards.
• Afford assistance in maintaining the cleanliness and functionality of the fitness facility.
• Stay informed on fitness trends and certifications to maintain high-quality programming.
• Work up to 20 hours in an administrative capacity, including program coordination, staff supervision, and strategic planning.
• Complete semi-monthly Healthy Living staff ADP payroll sign-off to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Work up to 20 hours in direct service, conducting wellness orientations, teaching group exercise classes, and engaging members in their health and fitness goals.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Availability for morning, evening, and weekend shifts
• 2+ years of administrative and customer service experience
• Ability to teach a variety of health and fitness programs with an advanced understanding of YMCA healthy living initiatives
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, communication, and computer skills
• Experience in hiring and supervising staff
• YMCA-approved CPR and First Aid certification (within 90 days of hire)

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 1+ year of experience coordinating or teaching group exercise and personal training
• Bilingual skills in Spanish, Cantonese, Mandarin or any other languages

Disclaimers

• Must successfully complete a background screening, including criminal and employment verification.
• Some positions may also require a credit check.

Salary Description

The Health and Wellness Coordinator offers a compensation range of $24.00 - $30.00 per hour. This rate is based on salary benchmarking for similar roles and is aligned with grant fund approvals and requirements for the position.