Health and Wellness Wellness Coach

YMCA; Granbury (TX); Sur place; USD 17 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

YMCA seeks a dedicated staff member to support members in achieving health and well-being goals within a welcoming, inclusive environment. You will coach behavior change, answer wellness questions, and foster community connections among diverse members.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, following policies, and participating in staff meetings while delivering high-quality wellness programs and services at the Granbury location.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Certifications: ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro), First Aid.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all backgrounds.
• Must complete required YMCA trainings within first 30 days of employment.

Responsabilités

• Coach members in behavior change and monitor progress toward goals.
• Answer questions to support healthy living and wellness goals.
• Build authentic relationships and connect members with group exercise communities.
• Utilize tools and information to increase member knowledge of wellness programs.
• Conduct post-enrollment interviews to understand member goals and needs.
• Maintain and clean equipment according to schedule.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures; respond to emergencies.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Member coaching

Health knowledge

Communication

Relationship building

Formation

High school graduate or equivalent

Outils

First Aid

ASHI CPR Pro

Description du poste

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. Interacts with new and existing members to help them in achieving their health and well-being goals. Creates a welcoming environment for all members of all backgrounds and abilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coach members in support of their desired behavior change. Regularly checks on members’ progress in meeting personal and
  program goals.
• Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. Maintains working
  knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA. Introduces new
  members to group exercise communities based their health and well-being goals.
• 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.).
• 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.
• Maintains and cleans equipment according to the schedule or as requested by supervisor.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Attends all staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Community- Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
• Inclusion- Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Relationships- Builds rapport and relates well to others.
• Influence- Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations.
• Communication- Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
• Developing Others- Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Innovation- Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
• Quality Results- Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Change Capacity- Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Certifications: ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro), First Aid.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must complete required Y-USA trainings within first 30 days of employment.

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.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.