Chronic Disease Wellness Coach - Part-Time

ymcapkccareers; Silverdale (WA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360

Flexible scheduling around school and

Paid Sick Leave accrual

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Digital mental health counseling

Wellness program

LifeMart employee discount center

Professional training and cert. opps

20% discount on YMCA programs

Job summary

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties in Silverdale, WA seeks a Chronic Disease Health Educator to support members toward healthier lifestyles. This part-time role delivers engaging, safe programming aligned with YMCA mission and fosters an inclusive, supportive environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Director of Care Coordination, delivering evidence-based programs, tracking participant progress, traveling to community sites as needed, and promoting services alongside

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience teaching lifestyle behavior change classes preferred.
• Experience with referral management and/or care coordination to various services.
• Knowledge of the fitness components of an aerobic or group exercise class and strength training.
• Ability to demonstrate skills in accordance with YMCA standards and effectively lead a safe aerobic/group exercise class.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Responsibilities

• Work with Director of Care Coordination to identify and deliver chronic disease programs to high-risk, low-income community members.
• Conduct referral phone calls with individuals to determine what evidence-based health intervention program and/or YMCA service can support their individual health journey.
• Travel to community locations for program delivery as needed.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Membership staff to promote programs to engage potential participants; conducting screening conversations and enroll participants.
• Connect with branch Health and Well‑Being Director on a regular basis to update on program status and progress.
• Participate in all required Lifestyle Coach discussions (meetings, emails, or conference calls) and professional development opportunities, offering ideas and tools for facilitation to other team members.
• Create a safe, judgment-free, and encouraging environment that is friendly and non-competitive for participants.
• Record weekly data for each participant (attendance, weight, physical activity minutes, food tracker completion) in electronic database according to data entry timing requirements. Participate in program progress and outcome tracking.
• Provide physical activity coaching tailored to meet the various fitness levels of participants.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lifestyle behavior change

Care coordination

Group exercise leadership

Diversity & inclusion

Job description

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties in Silverdale, WA seeks a Chronic Disease Health Educator to support members toward healthier lifestyles. This part-time role delivers engaging, safe programming aligned with YMCA mission and fosters an inclusive, supportive environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the Director of Care Coordination, delivering evidence-based programs, tracking participant progress, traveling to community sites as needed, and promoting services alongside