Wellness Trainee - Greater Palm Harbor

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Wellness Director/Coordinator and consistent with the mission of the YMCA of the Suncoast, the Wellness Trainee will work towards meeting all requirements of the Wellness Floor Coach position within 60 days from hire date. During that time, if scheduled to work in the wellness center, they will meet and greet members, and assist members by referring them to the appropriate staff members for specific training needs.

Education, Training and Experience

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School graduate or equivalent required.
• Degree in Wellness, psychology or communications preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable in selectorized equipment, free weight training principles, and YMCA fitness testing components.
• Must have completed Intro to Y's Cause & Culture, Ys Way to Service & Engagement, and I Hear You: Service with CARE trainings.
• Must be working towards meeting the criteria of the Wellness Coach Position within 60 days of hire date.
• Required certifications: Wellness Center Member Engagement Worksheet, Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y, Foundations of Listen First with the Listen First Skills Assessment, Principles of Member Health & Wellness, Wellness Center at the Y, Cause Driven Tour Workshop, Get SMART, YMCA Foundations of Strength & Conditioning Certification with Wellness Center Skills Assessment OR a National Personal Trainer Certification, and a current CPR/AED and First Aid certification.

SPECIAL SKILLS OR EQUIPMENT REQUIRED

• Able to articulate and communicate effectively while assisting members in basic strength training and cardiovascular exercise.
• Able to be a good communicator and listener.
• Able to understand the basic common knowledge concepts of member service.

PHYSICAL AND/OR MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Able to have the ability and patience to assist members while using effective communication and human relations skills to handle situations with people of all socioeconomic levels.
• Able to safely serve as a spotter.
• Able to lift an equivalent of 50 pounds.

Wellness Trainee Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Within 60 days of hire date, complete all requirements of the Wellness Coach Position.
• Maintain and clean facility and care for equipment.
• Control occupancy and traffic flow on all equipment.
• Enforce wellness floor policies and practices.
• Personal workouts are encouraged but must be scheduled during off duty hours.
• Notify supervisor two days or more in advance if going to be absent.

Key Leadership Competencies

• Inclusion
• Collaboration
• Communication & Influence
• Developing Others & Self
• Critical Thinking

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

$14.50/hr - $15.00/hr

Schedule

Shifts vary.