Healthy Living Coach

YMCA of Greater Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to fostering healthy lifestyles in the community. As a Healthy Living Coach, you will empower individuals through personalized coaching sessions, helping them set and achieve their wellness goals. This role emphasizes empathy, communication, and support, ensuring each member feels valued and motivated. You will play a crucial part in guiding members through their wellness journey, connecting them to various programs and resources available. If you are passionate about health and fitness and enjoy working with diverse individuals, this is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in people's lives.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old with 2 years in health promotion or personal health counseling.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Schedule wellness appointments and provide accountability to members.
• Guide members in developing personal wellness goals and strategies.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment while assisting members.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Teamwork

Motivational Skills

Health Promotion Knowledge

Nutritional Knowledge

Exercise Equipment Knowledge

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma

Experience in Health/Fitness Fields

Tools

Google Docs

Computers

Job description

Overview

Responsible for conducting coaching sessions and setting goals with members seeking a healthy lifestyle. Through individual empathetic listening, ongoing communication and support, and person-centered guidance and accountability, the Healthy Living Coach will help lead members toward a sustainable healthy lifestyle.

OUR CULTURE:

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be, and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven: We don’t just show up; we show up with purpose. We are welcoming: We are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: We value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: We believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: We support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Responsibilities

• Provide accountability to members by scheduling appointments, reminder phone calls, and follow-up.
• Work with the Welcome Center to ensure that all potential members are informed about wellness appointments and all new members are invited to enroll.
• Introduce members to the wide variety of programs and services offered by the Y that can support them in reaching their wellness goals and connect them to other Y staff and members to fully engage them in the Y.
• Conduct wellness appointments as needed.
• Work with Y members in a wellness coaching program to guide them toward personal wellness
  • Identify current stages of change and motivations for change in a variety of wellness behaviors.
  • Develop personal wellness goals and a set of strategies to work towards goals.
  • Provide ongoing support through weekly coaching sessions.
  • Provide accountability tools to members through personal progress tracking and direct follow-up.
  • Educate and expose members to various wellness strategies based on personal goals and motivation.
• Responsible for cleaning exercise equipment on a regular basis.
• Maintain a safe, clean, well-organized area and provide safe instruction in all areas of work by following the Y and national certification guidelines.
• Maintain attendance records and reports.
• Be a team player with all associates.
• Responsible for staying current with the center announcements and information.
• Must notify appropriate staff of any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries immediately.
• Assist members as needed on the Wellness floor.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Two years of proven experience in health, health promotion, personal health counseling, nutrition, and/or other health/fitness-related fields.
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Able to reflect a positive attitude.
• Demonstrated knowledge of physical activity and nutritional recommendations for adults.
• Demonstrated understanding of exercise and strength training equipment.
• Strong skills in interpersonal communication, teamwork, and group collaboration.
• Able to inspire and motivate program participants.
• Demonstrated ability to use Google Docs and computers.
• Able to exercise high levels of discretion and confidentiality.
• Able to work a flexible schedule.