Wellness Coach

About the role

To provide service to YMCA members in the wellness center including proper use of equipment, sound wellness advice, providing a welcoming environment, and ensuring the safety of the area and the members.

Responsibilities

• Follow YMCA of Greater Brandywine Wellness Center absolutes
• Members working out in the Wellness Center will be acknowledged by staff
• Staff will be identifiable by staff shirt and nametag
• Staff is trained and knowledgeable
• Wellness Center will be staffed 100% during operating hours
• Facility and equipment will be clean
• Be available to answer questions, offer advice, and assist members in the proper use of the equipment
• Conduct Wellness Center Orientations based on branch guidelines and provide assistance in a safe, enthusiastic, thorough, courteous and professional manner
• Work with Health and Wellness Director on member education
• Promote a healthy lifestyle
• Maintain continuous surveillance during shift
• Report any mechanical or breakdown problems immediately to the supervisor and document in maintenance logbook and on equipment
• Participate in special events and open houses throughout the year
• Ensure compliance with all YGBW policies and standard operating procedures
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Preferred degree (or working towards a degree) in Health & Wellness or related field
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral skills
• Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the Health & Wellness field
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older
• Possess and maintain a personal training certification from a nationally accredited association approved organizations/certifications: NSCA (CSCS and CPT), ACSM (HFI, CPT, Exercise Specialist), NASM (CPT), AFAA (V3), ACE (CPT), other personal training certifications may be accepted
• Previous YMCA experience preferred
• Obtain and maintain all additional new hire certifications and trainings within 90 days of hire

Perks & Benefits

• Free family YMCA membership, including outdoor pools
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid holidays and plentiful PTO for full-time employees
• Babysitting while you work (up to 4 hours per day)
• Generous program discounts on childcare, camp, youth sports, swimming lessons and everyday essentials like home, auto, and pet insurance on our employee marketplace
• 12% employer contribution to retirement savings upon reaching eligibility and optional 403B retirement savings plan upon hire
• Employee Assistance Program
• Continuing education reimbursement, tuition discounts with Chestnut Hill College and Immaculata University
• Career development and paid training
• Unlimited referral bonus beginning at $300.00
• Flexible schedule

Employee Assistance Program

Work Conditions and Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Why You Need To Apply

Not meeting every single requirement? That’s perfectly okay! Research shows that women and marginalized groups are often hesitant to apply for jobs unless they meet all the qualifications. If you’re excited about this role, don’t let a few mismatches in your experience hold you back. We want to see your application!