Athlete Performance Coach for Student Athletes

YMCA of Greater Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 33,062 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Insurance

Retirement plan

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Childcare discounts

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking an on-site trainer focused on sports performance and youth fitness. You will instruct individual or small group wellness training, support the sports performance program, and collaborate with Healthy Living leadership to tailor programs for each team’s schedule both in Y facilities and the community.

The role emphasizes motivational coaching, relationship-building with participants, and promoting healthy lifestyle factors.

Qualifications

• Two or more years experience in sports performance or related field.
• Ability to lead a class or provide individual service.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Ability to motivate and educate members.
• Ability to set up, move and store equipment.
• Certification: Nationally recognized Personal Trainer certs (YMCA Fitness Specialist, ACSM, ACE, NSCA).
• Current state approved first aid certification.
• Current state approved CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Plans and instructs classes or programs in a specialty area.
• Observes and discusses individual progress with participants.
• Supports the sports performance program by working with Healthy Living leadership to tailor programs for each team.
• Develops positive relationships with participants and facilitates relationship building among participants and members.
• Increases participant awareness of healthy lifestyle factors.
• Encourages member and parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Sets up and takes down class equipment.
• Ensures safe and effective classes; responds to accidents and incidents.
• Maintains related records for Total Health participants.
• Leads ongoing YMCA Total Health classes or programs in a specialized area.

Skills

Sports performance

Group training

Motivation coaching

Education

High school education or equivalent

Personal Trainer certification

Job description

YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking an on-site trainer focused on sports performance and youth fitness. You will instruct individual or small group wellness training, support the sports performance program, and collaborate with Healthy Living leadership to tailor programs for each team’s schedule both in Y facilities and the community.

The role emphasizes motivational coaching, relationship-building with participants, and promoting healthy lifestyle factors.