Health & Wellness Coordinator - Part Time | Walnut Creek Family YMCA

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Walnut Creek Family YMCA is seeking a Part-Time Healthy Living Programs Supervisor to lead staff, manage wellness initiatives, and ensure a positive member experience. The role involves overseeing Healthy Living activities, budgeting, and program development within a supportive team environment.

The position requires 1–3 years of supervisory and customer service experience, plus CPR/First Aid certification and related training. Flexible hours and a commitment to YMCA values are expected.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• 1–3 years supervisory experience.
• 1–3 years customer service experience.
• Minimum 6 months Healthy Living experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a work environment reflecting the Y's culture and accountability.
• Lead relationship building and customer service interactions.
• Promote member engagement and programs within the Y.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff.
• Manage Healthy Living program areas and budgets.
• Deliver staff trainings and meetings to ensure development.

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Location 948 73rd St,West Des Moines, IA, 50265,United States
• Base Pay $16.00 - $19.00 / Hour
• Employee Type Part-Time
• Manage Others Yes

Contact information

Description

There's nothing like working at the Y!

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our staff members are people who drive this cause – it is because of our drive, our passion, our belief in others, and our belief in the strength of our mission that we are able to make a difference.

EVERY position positively impacts others at the Y - JOIN US, WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

JOB LOCATION:

Walnut Creek Family YMCA

SCHEDULE:

Part Time Position (15-20 hours a week) - Flexible but variable hours

PAY RANGE:

$16.00-$19.00/hour

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

November 26, 2026; Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is a key part of the leadership team and is responsible for creating and delivering systems that support a positive, member-focused culture. This is carried out through role modeling, establishing expectations, communicating and making decisions that are consistent with this culture. This position is also responsible for planning, management and supervision of staff and budget for Healthy Living programs, which may include our Wellness Center and Group Exercise.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Create a work environment that exemplifies the Y’s culture and how we show up and supports ownership and accountability for staff members.
• Serve as a key role model and connection point for relationship building, general information, and customer service.
• Promote member engagement by encouraging involvement in related Y programs and small communities.
• Provide leadership, management and direction to staff.
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate staff team members to ensure satisfactory job performance.
• Conduct regular trainings and staff meetings to support open communication and ongoing staff development and ensure access to development opportunities.
• Manage assigned Healthy Living program areas and activities, ensuring programs comply with all applicable operation standards; evaluate and review programs to ensure quality and safety.
• Conduct marketing and promotion for healthy living programs, coordinating with association office staff to ensure all marketing meets association and brand requirements.
• Manage planned budget and information for Healthy Living programs to ensure revenue and expenses are consistent with approved budget plan.
• Know emergency procedures and be able to demonstrate them to others.
• Attend department, branch and association staff meetings as required.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person.
• Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read, write, and perform simple mathematical functions
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• One to three years supervisory experience and/or team leadership
• One to three years customer service experience
• A minimum 6 months of Healthy Living related experience preferably in program development and/or program management.
• Efficiency with all Google Workspace and/or Microsoft Office products
• Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification OR equivalent – prior to starting.
• Child Abuse Prevention Training - prior to starting if hired.
• Additional training to be assigned and completed within 30 days and maintained afterwards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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. While performing the responsibilities of this position, the employee is:

• Required to talk and hear.
• Regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• Often required to stand, walk and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel.
• Occasionally required to sit, reach with arms and hands, and lift up to ten pounds of weight.
• Vision abilities required by this job includes close and distance vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. This position usually works in an office and fitness center oriented environment, but the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces. This position may need to occasionally work evening, weekend, and additional hours to ensure facility coverage and accommodate activities such as special events and representing the organization at community events.

Summary

Help positively impact children and families in our community and SEIZE THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT YOUR OWN LIFE - experience, knowledge, satisfaction and joy are just some of the ways you'll grown, learn and thrive.