Wellness Coach

YMCA San Antonio; Schertz (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA San Antonio seeks an energetic group fitness instructor to lead engaging classes, ensure safety, and support member wellness in a welcoming environment.

You will foster community, adapt to varied abilities, and uphold YMCA policies, with required certifications pursued within initial weeks.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience instructing group wellness classes.
• Knowledge of group exercise equipment, sound systems, and wellness techniques.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to foster group interaction.
• Certifications listed or obtained within the first weeks of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead an energizing, safe, and educational group fitness class as directed.
• Answer member questions to support goal achievement for health living.
• Build genuine relationships and support community among members and staff.
• Observe participant abilities and adjust approach for safety and inclusion.
• Document class attendance accurately and timely.

Skills

Group fitness instruction

Customer engagement

Safety & injury prevention

Communication

Education

National group fitness certification (ACE/ACSM/AFAA/ISSA/NETA)

YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification

CPR, First Aid, AED within 60 days

Bloodborne Pathogens & Hazardous Communications

Job description

Description

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthylivingand social responsibility. Instructs group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all skill and fitness levels. Effectively builds community within the class. Modifies class as needed to meet varied health,abilityand cultural needs.

Instructs group classes in a safe,supportiveand welcoming environment that promotes member wellness and engagement by following YMCA policies and procedures.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. 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 arenurturing: 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Enthusiastically lead an energizing, fun, safe, and educational group fitness class, as directed by the supervisor, toaccomplishthe YMCA mission and goals.
• Answer questions from members to nurture goal achievement related to healthy living. Maintains working knowledge of current wellness trends from respected industry leaders to inform and support members.
• Build effective, genuine, and professional relationships with members; encourage building a community by fostering connections with other members and YMCA staff.
• Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants’ capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture.
• Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being.
• Documentaccurateclass attendance records ona timelybasis.
• Begin each class with a Higher Thought,storyor inspirational word.
• Attend all required staff meetings; departmental, branchand,association level.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures; respond appropriately to emergency situations.
• Maintain required certification(s) by meeting/exceeding continuing education requirements andkeepcurrent with legitimate trends in individualproficiencyand the industry.
• Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medicaladviceand dispensing or endorsing any commercial healthproductsespecially nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance-enhancingsubstancesand pain relievers/treatments/therapies.
• Refrain from the promotion of any merchandise or services from outside the YMCA.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence
• Engaging Community
• Inclusion

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least one year of experience instructing group wellness classes is preferred.
• Have a general knowledge of group exercise equipment, sound systems,cardiovascular andstrength training, and health and wellness techniques.
• Must have effective interpersonal skills and be able tofacilitategroup interaction/socialization and exhibit teamwork with members, co-workers, and management staff.
• National certification (ACE, ACSM, AFAA,FitTour, ISSA, NETA, andsome others) in group fitness instruction or YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise certification required * , ormay be obtained within six months of employment.
• Additionalcertification(s) in otherproficiencies/areas ofexpertise(i.e., Group Cycling, Les Mills Programming, Pilates, Yoga, ZUMBA, etc.) arerequired.
• Certifications required within the first week of hire: Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Communications.
• Certifications required within the first60 daysof hire: YMCA HealthyLifestyles,YMCA approved basiclife savingskills such as CPR, First Aid, AED.

*The following instructor certifications are exempted from the National Group Exercise requirement.However, you are strongly encouraged to obtain this type of certification as it serves as a foundation for movement and provides other basic education information needed for leading any group exercise class:

• Pilates - National Commission for Certifying Agencies NCCA accredited Pilates school certification

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work isgenerally performedindoors in a health & wellness facility with the use of fitness equipment or, on occasion, outdoors with supervisor approval.
• Physical ability to conduct classes and activities.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of theposition;including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Visual acuityrequiredfor reading computer screens and other documents as well as teaching a safe group exercise class.
• The instructor must be able to correct unsafe movement in a nurturing, encouraging manner, and consistently deliver professional instruction to a wide variety of learning styles and skill levels.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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