Wellness Coach - Opening Shift

About the role

Provide service to YMCA members in the fitness center and ensure the safety and risk management of the area and the members.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Wellness Center Orientations based on branch guidelines and offer assistance in a safe, enthusiastic, thorough, courteous, and professional manner.
• Recognize members working out in the Fitness Center and acknowledge them.
• Ensure staff are identifiable by wearing a staff shirt and nametag.
• Be trained and knowledgeable about the Fitness Center operations, ensuring it is staffed 100% during operating hours and maintaining cleanliness of the facility and equipment.
• Report any mechanical or equipment breakdowns immediately to the fitness director and document in the maintenance logbook.
• Offer advice, spotting, and other assistance to members as needed.
• Encourage members to wipe down vinyl seating of strength and cardiovascular equipment and benches after use.
• Clean equipment as requested by the supervisor.
• Participate in special events and open houses throughout the year.
• Maintain continuous surveillance during shift.
• Encourage members to adopt a healthy lifestyle.
• Ensure compliance with all YMCA of Greater Brandywine policies and standard operating procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Effective communication skills and ability to interact with various personalities required.
• Knowledge and/or experience in basic exercise principles required.
• 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 ample 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 the 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.

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

If 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!