Downtown YMCA Wellness Coach - Weekends

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Flexible schedule

Tuition discounts

Training & development

Rain On Demand Pay

Retirement contribution (12%)

Job summary

The Downtown YMCA in Omaha is seeking a Weekend Wellness Coach to engage members, encourage healthier habits, and guide personal wellness plans. This part-time role emphasizes building relationships, guiding group activities, and promoting YMCA wellness programs.

You’ll work with diverse members and contribute to a supportive community environment. Qualifications include 18+ years old, college coursework in Exercise Science or related fields, and CPR/First Aid training within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Two or more years of college preferred, pursuing a degree in Exercise Science, Wellness Health Promotion or related health field.
• Must be able to enforce rules, and speak in public.
• Must be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about resistance and cardiorespiratory training.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Complete required trainings within specified timelines including CPR/First Aid and abuse prevention.

Responsibilities

• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members and the YMCA.
• Coaches members in support of their desired behavior change.
• Introduces new members to group exercise communities based on health goals.
• Answers member questions to support healthy living goals.
• Utilizes tools and information to increase knowledge of wellness programs.
• Maintains and cleans equipment as scheduled; follows policies and responds to emergencies.

Skills

Public speaking

Cardio training knowledge

Attention to detail

Enthusiastic

Education

Two or more years of college

Job description

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Downtown YMCA Wellness Coach - Weekends

DT - Wellness Coach I Part Time Wellness Coach Omaha, NE, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 4097

Salary Range: $15.00 To $15.75 Annually

So many perks & benefits ~ Enjoy a flexible schedule ~ Work with great people ~ Make a difference in our community ~ Free YMCA membership ~ Locations across the metro – likely a Y near you ~ Tuition discounts ~ Flexible work attire ~ Training & development!

BENEFITS:

• Free individual YMCA membership
• Locations across the metro – likely a Y near you!
• Flexible work attire – Y shirts provided & you choose your style
• Tuition discounts, training & development, & opportunities to advance.
• Rain On Demand Pay – get paid quicker
• 100% employer-paid retirement contribution of 12% of earnings – no employee match or contribution required (after meeting eligibility requirements)
• Enjoy a flexible schedule, work with great people, & make a difference in our community!

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Wellness Coaches assist YMCA members in finding new ways to inspire healthier habits, working closely with members in promoting wellness and helping individuals realize their personal best.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Builds effective, authentic relationships with members, helping members connect with each other and the YMCA.

2. Coaches members in support of their desired behavior change.

3. Introduces new members to group exercise communities based their health and well-being goals.

4. Answers member questions to support their healthy living goals.

5. Utilizes tools and information for the purpose of increasing member knowledge of wellness as well as wellness programs provided through the YMCA (handouts, schedules, etc.).

6. May conduct post-enrollment interviews to understand new members’ definition of well-being, personal goals, cultural background, healthcare needs, diverse abilities and interests and develops plans to meet their individual needs.

7. Maintains and cleans equipment according to the schedule or as requested by supervisor.

8. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.

9. Actively participants in department and branch staff meetings.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Engaging Community

Inclusion

Functional Expertise

Communication & Influence

QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years of age
• Two or more years of college preferred, pursuing a degree in Exercise Science, Wellness Health Promotion or related health field
• Must be able to enforce rules, and speak in public
• Must be enthusiastic and knowledgeable about resistance and cardiorespiratory training
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail required
• Complete before first shift: YMCA cause & culture training; fitness-specific training; all required abuse prevention trainings
• Complete within 30 days of hire: BLS CPR; First Aid (provided by YMCA)
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community and successful clearance of background check
• Follow youth boundaries policies and abuse risk management training.
• Report suspicious behavior, policy violations, and adhere to mandated abuse reporting and responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Wellness Center environment, must be able to stand for extended periods of time, walk, and bend over, reach overhead, grasp, push, pull and move, lift and/ or carry up to 45 pounds repeatedly, at or above waist height.
• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions required.

The YMCA of Greater Omaha is an Equal Opportunity Employer