Benjamin Harrison YMCA - Wellness Advisor

Ymca; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

20 hours per week free child care

Flexible hours/scheduling

Retirement

Discounted program fees

Professional development

Job summary

Benjamin Harrison YMCA in Indianapolis, IN is seeking a Wellness Advisor I (Part Time) to help ensure member safety in strength and cardio areas and to drive initial engagement with new members. You will conduct one-on-one wellness appointments, guide members to appropriate programs, and track progress using our software.

You will lead onboarding activities, connect members to suitable wellness offerings, and follow up to support ongoing activity while maintaining a motivating, safe gym

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have knowledge of basic exercise science and wellness principles.
• Must have high school diploma. Must have skills in relationship building, being empathic, and communication in order to perform successfully in this role.
• A working knowledge of YMCA programs in wellness and other program areas is required.
• Must have a basic understanding of computer hardware and software is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of YMCA members utilizing the strength and cardio areas.
• Provide retention appointments with new YMCA members, engaging, tracking, and supporting ongoing activity.
• Assist members in reaching wellness goals through membership at the YMCA and wellness onboarding.
• Follow up with members and connect them to selected wellness programs, ensuring proper use of equipment and maintaining a safe environment.

Skills

Basic exercise science

Wellness principles

Relationship building

Empathy & communication

Program knowledge

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

CPR AED

First Aid

Safety & Risk Management

New Employee Orientation

Child Abuse Prevention

YMCA Healthy Lifestyles

Foundations of Strength and Conditioning

Listen First

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Benjamin Harrison YMCA - Indianapolis, IN 46216 | Position Type: Part Time | Job Category: Health and Wellness

Benefits Included

• Free YMCA of Greater Indianapolis Membership


• 20 Hours Per Week of Free Child Care


• Flexible Hours/ Scheduling


• Retirement


• Discounted Program Fees


• Professional Development

The Wellness Advisor I is primarily responsible for ensuring the safety of YMCA members utilizing the strength and cardiorespitory areas. The Wellness Advisor I is an instrumental member of the wellness team and will provide a series of retention appointments with new YMCA members, utilizing using software, to engage, track, and support ongoing activity and assist members in reaching their wellness goals through membership at the YMCA. The Wellness Advisor I will be responsible for members throughout the wellness onboarding process, including working one-on-one with members through wellness appointments and the connection of members to selected wellness programs, as well as the follow-up of those members. Advisors will insure proper use of the equipment while maintaining a safe and motivating environment for members.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have knowledge of basic exercise science and wellness principles. Prior (1 year) strength/ conditioning experience is required.


• Must have high school diploma.Must have skills in relationship building, being empathic, and communication in order to perform successfully in this role.


• A working knowledge of YMCA programs in wellness and other program areas is required.


• Must have a basic understanding of computer hardware and software is required.


• Administrative skills needed include organizational skills, scheduling, outcome tracking, follow through, and record-keeping skills.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal information of members.


• Position requires current certifications in CPR AED, First Aid, Safety & Risk Management, New Employee Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, YMCA Healthy Lifestyles, Foundations of Strength and Conditioning (or equivalent), and Listen First.


• Maintain Continuing Education Credits, and other requirements to keep all certifications current.