Wellness Associate (Health Coach) - Mountain Brook YMCA

YMCA of the USA; Mountain Brook (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Program discounts

Flexible scheduling

Professional growth

Community impact

Job summary

YMCA of the USA is seeking a Wellness Associate to guide and motivate members on their health journeys. You’ll connect on the wellness floor, help with equipment, and tailor basic wellness guidance to individual goals.

This weekend and weekday day-time role offers a chance to grow in personal training and health coaching within a mission-driven team, with opportunities for professional development and member-focused impact.

Qualifications

• Passion for health, fitness, and helping others.
• Friendly, outgoing, and confident interacting with members.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Motivated, dependable, and professional.
• Enthusiastic about encouraging others and leading by example.

Responsibilities

• Connect with members on the wellness floor and build genuine relationships.
• Help members feel comfortable and confident using fitness equipment.
• Provide basic wellness guidance and recommend programs based on goals.
• Lead orientations like EGYM and introduce members to available resources.
• Motivate and encourage members to stay consistent and reach their goals.
• Give tours to potential members and share the YMCA's impact and mission.
• Keep the fitness area clean, organized, and safe for everyone.
• Monitor equipment and report any issues or safety concerns.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

People skills

Leadership

Motivation

Job description

Start Your Journey as a Health Coach – Become a YMCA Wellness Associate

If youre passionate about fitness, enjoy helping people, and want to be the reason someone feels more confident walking into the gym, this is the perfect role for you. As a Wellness Associate, youre not just working the floor, youre guiding, motivating, and supporting members on their health journey.

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in becoming a personal trainer, health coach, or wellness professional.

Shift Availability: Weekday day time and some weekend shifts needed.

What Youll Be Doing:

- Connect with members on the wellness floor and build genuine relationships

- Help members feel comfortable and confident using fitness equipment

- Provide basic wellness guidance and recommend programs based on goals

- Lead orientations like EGYM and introduce members to available resources

- Motivate and encourage members to stay consistent and reach their goals

- Give tours to potential members and share the YMCAs impact and mission

- Keep the fitness area clean, organized, and safe for everyone

- Monitor equipment and report any issues or safety concerns

- Respond appropriately to emergencies and follow safety procedures

Why This Job is a Great Fit:

- Build real experience for careers in personal training, health coaching, or fitness management

- Be in a positive, high-energy environment surrounded by people working on self-improvement

- Develop communication, leadership, and coaching skills

- Make a direct impact on peoples health, confidence, and daily habits

- Work with a team thats focused on community and wellness

Perks & Benefits:

- Free YMCA membership for you and eligible household members

- 50% discounts on many YMCA programs, including swim lessons, youth sports, childcare, camps, and more

- Flexible scheduling to help balance work, school, and life

- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within the YMCA

- Work for a mission-driven organization that invests in its employees and community

What Were Looking For:

- Passion for health, fitness, and helping others

- Friendly, outgoing, and confident interacting with members

- Strong customer service and communication skills

- Motivated, dependable, and professional

- Someone who enjoys encouraging others and leading by example

Qualifications

Expectations:

- Stay engaged on the wellness floor and actively interact with members

- Maintain a clean and safe environment every shift

- Attend required meetings and trainings

- Follow YMCA policies and represent the organization professionally

- Be reliable with scheduling and communication

- Complete all required training within 30 days of hire

What Success Looks Like:

You’re doing well in this role when members feel supported, motivated, and comfortable in the wellness space and when they start building healthier habits because of your encouragement and guidance.

More Than Just a Job

At the YMCA, you’re part of something bigger. You’re helping create a welcoming space where people can grow stronger physically and mentally, all while living out the values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

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