Wellness Coach

YMCA Buffalo Niagara; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 10,315,000 - 15,473,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA Buffalo Niagara is seeking a Wellness Center Coach to enhance member retention through relationship building and active engagement in the Wellness Center. You will implement Wellness Orientations and personalized exercise programs to create a positive, supportive environment.

You will design small group trainings, instruct proper technique, ensure safety, and monitor progress. The role supports cleanliness, policy adherence, and collaboration with the team to promote health initiatives and

Qualifications

• Certifications: Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), or Foundations of Strength and Conditioning at the Y Certification within one year of employment.
• Specialized Certification: National Certification in Personal Training is preferred.
• Experience: One year of practical experience in fitness instruction, personal training, athletic coaching, or physical therapy.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and provide individualized support.

Responsibilities

• Interact with and engage every member in the Wellness Center, providing supervision, encouragement, and assistance to ensure a positive workout experience.
• Develop and implement personalized exercise programs for individuals and small groups based on fitness levels, goals, and health considerations.
• Instruct members on the proper use of workout equipment, ensuring correct technique and safety. Monitor members to prevent injury and offer guidance on form and technique.
• Maintain a safe workout environment, responding promptly and effectively to emergency situations to ensure member well-being.
• Enforce YMCA policies and rules, ensuring members comply with Wellness Center regulations to maintain a respectful and safe environment.
• Maintain organized records for all personal training sessions, and follow up with members to track progress, provide motivation, and ensure goals are being met.
• Effectively communicate the YMCA's mission, objectives, and available programs to members and guests, fostering a supportive and community-focused environment.
• Follow department protocols for cleaning and disinfecting commonly used surfaces. Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the Wellness Center and equipment.
• Participate in the development, promotion, and implementation of health and well-being events such as Healthy Kids Day, membership campaigns, and wellness challenges.
• Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing professional development to enhance personal and team growth.
• Attend department staff meetings and actively participate in training sessions to continuously improve program delivery and member engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR/AED

First Aid

Personal Training

Communication

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Wellness Center Coach is responsible for facilitating member retention through relationship building and active engagement with members in the Wellness Center. This position implements Wellness Orientations, individualized exercise programs, and small group training, ensuring a positive, supportive, and safe environment for all members.

There are immediate openings at the William-Emslie YMCA and the Independent Health YMCA.

GENERAL WORK SCHEDULE:

Will be scheduled a minimum of 12 hours per week. Early morning, afternoon, and evening shifts are available. Must be available to work on weekends.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Member Engagement and Support: Interact with and engage every member in the Wellness Center, providing supervision, encouragement, and assistance to ensure a positive workout experience.
2. Exercise Program Implementation: Develop and implement personalized exercise programs for individuals and small groups based on fitness levels, goals, and health considerations.
3. Equipment Instruction and Monitoring: Instruct members on the proper use of workout equipment, ensuring correct technique and safety. Monitor members to prevent injury and offer guidance on form and technique.
4. Safety and Emergency Response: Maintain a safe workout environment, responding promptly and effectively to emergency situations to ensure member well-being.
5. Policy Enforcement and Compliance: Enforce YMCA policies and rules, ensuring members comply with Wellness Center regulations to maintain a respectful and safe environment.
6. Record Keeping and Follow-Up: Maintain organized records for all personal training sessions, and follow up with members to track progress, provide motivation, and ensure goals are being met.
7. Mission and Program Communication: Effectively communicate the YMCA's mission, objectives, and available programs to members and guests, fostering a supportive and community-focused environment.
8. Cleanliness and Hygiene: Follow department protocols for cleaning and disinfecting commonly used surfaces. Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the Wellness Center and equipment.
9. Event Participation: Participate in the development, promotion, and implementation of health and well-being events such as Healthy Kids Day, membership campaigns, and wellness challenges.
10. Professional Development: Maintain required certifications and participate in ongoing professional development to enhance personal and team growth.
11. Team Collaboration: Attend department staff meetings and actively participate in training sessions to continuously improve program delivery and member engagement.
12. Additional Responsibilities: Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Certifications: Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI), or Foundations of Strength and Conditioning at the Y Certification within one year of employment.

Specialized Certification: National Certification in Personal Training is preferred.

Experience: One year of practical experience in fitness instruction, personal training, athletic coaching, or physical therapy.

Communication Skills: Strong communication skills with the ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and provide individualized support.