Trauma-Informed Wellness Coach

YMC; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of San Diego County is seeking a Lifestyle Coach to guide clients in fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle management. You will lead group classes, provide personalized coaching, and support individuals with diabetes and trauma-related injuries in a safe, engaging environment.

You will maintain client records, monitor progress, and ensure confidentiality while applying evidence-based practices across programs like Diabetes Prevention and Enhance Fitness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Behavioral Science, Nutrition, Counseling, or related field.
• 2+ years of work experience as a group exercise facilitator, personal trainer, nutritionist or related field.
• Equivalency qualifications considered with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• YMCA LIVESTRONG, Enhance Fitness, ConMigo certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate empathy and provide motivation, guidance, and customer service while understanding individual needs related to diabetes, wellness, and trauma-related injuries.
• Tailor exercise techniques to suit individuals with physical trauma or pre-diabetes, or cancer diagnoses.
• Lead group training classes, ensuring engagement and participation in large groups.
• Foster a positive participant experience and keep attendees involved in wellness programs.
• Provide guidance on proper form, technique modifications, nutrition, and safe workout routines.
• Use electronic presents to manage class schedules and time management.
• Build a supportive community by learning participants’ names and helping them achieve goals.
• Perform administrative duties including managing logs, assessments, and confidential progress charts.
• Support documentation audits to ensure data accuracy and proper storage.
• Monitor progress and stay updated on trauma and diabetes-related exercise practices.

Skills

Group exercise facilitation

Personal training

Nutrition guidance

Trauma-informed coaching

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Psychology/Behavioral Science/Nutrition/Counseling or related field

Equivalency qualifications with 6+ years experience

Tools

LIVESTRONG Instructor

Enhance Fitness Instructor

ConMigo Certification

CPR/First Aid

Job description

YMCA of San Diego County is seeking a Lifestyle Coach to guide clients in fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle management. You will lead group classes, provide personalized coaching, and support individuals with diabetes and trauma-related injuries in a safe, engaging environment.

You will maintain client records, monitor progress, and ensure confidentiality while applying evidence-based practices across programs like Diabetes Prevention and Enhance Fitness.