Wellness Coach I

NATURE AND SCOPE

Under the direction of the Wellness Director, the Wellness Coach I will build personalized relationships that will support a positive member experience. The Wellness Coach I will oversee and manage the wellness area as well as assist members with equipment usage.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to)

• Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position's scope and responsibility, which include but not limited to:
• Making sure the wellness center floor is monitored and helping members as needed, while enforcing wellness center policies.
• Cleaning, maintaining, and checking equipment (continuous cleaning and following member use) under the direction of the supervisor, reporting any repair needs.
• Knowing, understanding, and consistently applying Metro Atlanta YMCA risk and safety guidelines/best practices, and/or branch emergency procedures.
• Promoting, monitoring, evaluating, and ensuring that all wellness programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.
• Staying updated on current issues regarding wellness programs.
• Completing the YUSA foundational courses for Health & Wellness within 60 days of hire:
• 1. Orientation to Healthy Living
• 2. Foundations of Listen First
• 3. Principles of Member Health & Wellness
• 4. Wellness Center at the Y
• Completing BLS training within 60 days of hire.
• Maintaining all national and YUSA wellness certifications by meeting continuing education requirements. YUSA and national certifications require 10 CECs every two (2) years.
• Maintaining certifications in BLS – renews every 2 years.
• Securing his/her own substitute coach in a timely manner if he/she is unable to work an assigned shift. The substitute request must be accepted and approved before the coach is relieved of responsibility for the shift.
• Attending all required staff meetings and trainings, including facility or equipment orientations prior to working on the wellness floor.
• Assisting as needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.
• Responsible for maintaining and reporting incident/accident paperwork.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Knowledge of general weightlifting and health/wellness concepts and the ability to demonstrate use of wellness-related equipment
• Must be knowledgeable about fitness-related issues including but not limited to aerobic vs. anaerobic exercise, nutrition, benefits of exercise, injury-prevention, and The Coach Approach
• Must obtain/maintain full access to Y-Exchange (yexchange.org), YLINK, and to the Metro Atlanta YMCA Workday account: (https://www.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/ymcaatlanta/login.htmld).
• Must obtain YMCA/ACE online certification and supplemental courses required by Y-USA and Y-Metro Atlanta within 60 days of hire date
• Wellness Coaching 101 Specialty Training
• Must maintain certifications by uploading continuing education credits via Y-Exchange (yexchange.org) prior to date of expiration
• Must possess current Basic Life Support certification and renew them every 2 years, prior to date of expiration. Updated licenses shall be uploaded via Y-Exchange (yexchange.org)
• Must possess visual and cognitive abilities to utilize computer-based and written materials to administer all job-related responsibilities
• Must possess a high degree of human relations skills, must be able to facilitate member interaction and socialization, and should be considered a team player by members, co-workers, and management staff
• Working knowledge of computers: MS Word, MS Excel and database management
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, to work independently, and to problem-solve
• Possess effective time-management skills
• Possess strong customer service skills and personal commitment to service and hospitality

ERGONOMICS

Sitting, bending, stooping, standing, 15% repetitive keyboard work, demonstrating equipment use, lifting to 45 pounds, and exposure to noise levels at an average of 90 decibels (music) over an eight-hour day.

Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.