Health and Wellbeing Coach

ymcapkccareers; Washington; On-site; USD 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360

Paid Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Wellness program

Professional training and certificates

20% discount on programs and merch

Job summary

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is hiring a part‑time Health and Wellbeing Coach in Sumner, WA. You will guide members through wellness programs, deliver equipment orientations, and tailor workouts to individual needs, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment.

Responsibilities include teaching safe exercise techniques, maintaining safety protocols, and helping members achieve personal fitness goals while upholding YMCA core values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or two years related knowledge and experience preferred.
• Basic health and fitness principles and exercise prescription knowledge.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver equipment orientations and assist with personalized workout routines.
• Teach proper form and demonstrate techniques while following safety guidelines.
• Maintain member relations and support members in achieving fitness goals.
• Provide FitPath orientations for all fitness levels.

Skills

Group exercise coaching

Customer service

Health and fitness knowledge

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 2 years related knowledge

CPR/AED/First Aid certifications

Tools

YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning

ACE/ACSM/AFAA certifications

Job description

Position: Health and Wellbeing Coach

Wage: $17.13 to $19.19 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: Gordon Family YMCA, Sumner, WA

As a Health and Wellbeing Coach, you will be expected to serve and build relationships by connecting with members who struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle. You will guide and direct all fitness enthusiasts, regardless of fitness level, through YMCA programs. If hired, you will be expected to treat every participant fairly and equally regardless of circumstances and abilities, making each feel good about themselves while creating an encouraging and fun environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or two years of related knowledge and experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of basic health and fitness principles and components, exercise prescriptions, and strength training machines.
• Ability to set an excellent example in health, fitness, and member service.
• Experience coaching and/or teaching group exercise classes (preferred).
• YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning and/or Foundations of Group Exercise certification, or equivalent certification (such as ACE, ACSM, or AFAA) (preferred).
• Positive attitude with experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver equipment orientations
• Teach and demonstrate proper form and technique
• Assist with personalized workout routines
• Ensure established safety guidelines are followed

Benefits

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

Position Summary

The Health and Well-being Coach guides and directs all fitness enthusiasts, regardless of fitness level, through YMCA programs. Provides a quality experience to members and participants focused on YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver equipment orientations, and assist members with personalized workout routines, utilizing already developed systems.
• Maintain member relations through follow-up systems in order to achieve their fitness goals.
• Teach and demonstrate proper form and technique using current safety guidelines.
• Provide FitPath orientations to members of all fitness levels.
• Understand and actively practice our commitment to the Health Seeker by serving, building relationships, and connecting with members who struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Treat every participant fairly and equally regardless of circumstances and abilities, making each feel good about themselves while creating an encouraging and fun environment.
• Accentuate positive attributes nurturing the whole; physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of each member.
• Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
• Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
• Cleaning and sanitation protocols will be required of all staff.
• Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.
• Staff are expected to adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including the use of PPE.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of 18 years of age or older.
• One to two years related experience in teaching group exercise classes preferred.
• Bachelor's degree and/or two years related knowledge and experience preferred.
• YMCA Foundations of Strength and Conditioning and/or Foundations of Group Exercise certification or equivalent, such as ACE, ACSM, or AFAA certifications.
• Knowledge of basic health and fitness principles and components, exercise prescription and strength training machines.
• Be able to set an excellent example in health, fitness and member service.
• General computer skills helpful.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with diverse populations.
• Current CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to demonstrate and conduct activities relating to fitness.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in program activities.

Employee Acknowledgement

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.

By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.