Under the supervision of the Healthy Living Director, health coaches interact with new and existing members to help them in achieving their health and well-being goals. Health coaches assist members with proper and safe use of equipment and develop 8 Week Programs as requested. Health coaches create a welcoming environment for all members of all backgrounds and abilities.
1 Part-time position is available, 25 hours per week, morning/evening, weekday and weekend shifts – schedules are based on the needs of the members and wellness center.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Coaches members in support of their desired behavior change.
- Regularly checks on members’ progress in meeting personal and program goals.
- Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living.
- Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
- Assist members in proper use of equipment and ensuring safety of members, including appropriate use of equipment, clothing and shoe attire.
- Develops 8 Week Programs for members, as requested, and provides follow up on said programs.
- Conducts New Member Orientations as requested.
- Monitor fitness rooms to maintain neat and orderly environment by ensuring equipment is returned to its proper location after use. Cleaning equipment as needed.
- Monitor functionality of Fitness Center equipment and report equipment needing repair to Healthy Living Director.
- Attends all staff meetings.
- Must have good communication skills and ability to build relationships.
- Must be familiar with and prepared to use emergency procedures.
- Demonstrate and enforce the core values (Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility) to staff, YMCA members, program participants and the general public.
- Know, follow and understand all guidelines and policies of the facility.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
High school diploma; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Experience and/or education in the wellness field.
- Physical ability to lead and interact in fitness activities and perform related physical fitness skills.
- Possess and maintain current CPR, AED and First Aid Certification.
- Complete child abuse prevention training and safety training within 30 days of hire date.
- Full working knowledge of facility safety and emergency procedures.
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Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 14 2018
Active Until:
Jul 14 2018
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit