On-Site Health Behavior Coach & Wellness Advocate

YMCA of Greater Seattle; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 49,920 - 54,912; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Membership to YMCA of Greater Seattle

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

Retirement with employer contributions

Free access to mental health resources

Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO)

Discounts on YMCA programs (25% part‑t

Discounts on YMCA programs (50% full‑t

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking an on-site Health Coach to support participants in Healthy Lifestyles Programs and Health Coaching Services. You will implement standard curriculum, deliver programs, and act as a liaison for Healthy Living, guiding members toward personal health goals.

The role emphasizes motivational interviewing, behavior change strategies, and collaboration with directors to recruit participants and deliver classes.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of experience in a health behavior change field.
• Experience using motivational interviewing techniques to support those seeking health behavior change.
• Ability to maintain strict program fidelity.
• Two years or more of college education in a health-related field.
• Current state approved first aid certification.
• Current state approved CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Working knowledge of chronic disease prevention health and fitness philosophies.
• Must attend and receive passing grades in YMCA of the USA and/or YMCA of Greater Seattle training courses related to program delivery prior to leading classes.
• Must provide proof of certification for Health Coaching if doing individual coaching prior to working with participants.

Responsibilities

• Administers assigned Healthy Living Program area(s) following Association standards and guidelines.
• Facilitates evidence-based health intervention group programs focused on behavior change, healthy habits, and peer support and/or provides one-on-one and small group health coaching sessions to support members in setting and achieving personal health and wellness goals.
• Utilizes motivational interviewing techniques to guide participants in identifying barriers, building self-efficacy, and sustaining behavior change.
• Collaborates with participants to develop individualized action plans, track progress, and celebrate milestones.
• Works with directors to recruit participants and deliver classes.
• Assists with workshops, special events and seasonal wellness programs for members.
• Assists with marketing and retention activities to create robust classes with enrollment numbers, meeting program standards.
• Achieves program specific target outcomes.
• May conduct outreach with local organizations and providers for program recruitment.
• Maintains records related to program following HIPAA Privacy Laws.
• Encourages member involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Health coaching

Motivational interviewing

Behavior change

Public health awareness

Education

Two years of college education in a health-related field

Job description

YMCA of Greater Seattle is seeking an on-site Health Coach to support participants in Healthy Lifestyles Programs and Health Coaching Services. You will implement standard curriculum, deliver programs, and act as a liaison for Healthy Living, guiding members toward personal health goals.

The role emphasizes motivational interviewing, behavior change strategies, and collaboration with directors to recruit participants and deliver classes.