Wellness Coach - OPENING SHIFT (4:45a - 12:00p)

Essential Functions

• Track assigned members’ individual performance and take appropriate action to motivate members to continue their YMCA membership and exercise adherence.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of a positive, safe and nurturing environment.
• Follow strength training and nutritional guidelines of the YMCA of the USA.
• Attend appropriate and required training classes offered by the YMCA of San Antonio.
• Promote the “YMCA Story” with all involved in the program.
• Maintain clean centers and help to monitor cleaning maintenance crew.
• Follow accident reporting procedures and policies.
• Follow systems, practices, and training related to risk management and safety of participants and staff.
• Submit key indicator data as needed to supervisor and perform other duties to achieve group and personal goals.
• Clean equipment as directed by supervisor.
• Solicit to learn members’ names and welcome them personally.
• Attend all required staff meetings, both departmental and branch/assoc. level.
• Be a team player and assist co-workers in other departments when needed.
• Teach, promote and practice the five YMCA Character Development Values.
• Perform team assignments associated with the Annual Partners campaign.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field highly preferred.
• Position requires 6 month to 1 year experience in the health and wellness field.
• Have knowledge of fitness related research and program design including basic anatomy, physiology, exercise principles and behavior change methods.
• Will need to be computer literate, including but not limited to Microsoft Office Suite products.

Licenses, Certifications & Training

• Redwoods Bloodborne Pathogens certification within the first week of hire.
• Hazardous Communications certification within the first week of hire.
• YMCA approved basic life saving skills such as CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen certification within the first 60 days of hire.
• YMCA Principles of Healthy Lifestyles certification within 6 months of employment.
• YMCA Foundations of Strength & Conditioning certification within 6 months of employment.