Wellness Coach: Empower Members to Thrive

Ymcafw; Granbury (TX); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Hood County YMCA in Granbury, TX is seeking a member-focused wellness support specialist. You will coach members toward personal health goals, answer questions, and foster a welcoming environment for diverse backgrounds and abilities.

You will maintain equipment, follow YMCA policies, attend staff meetings, and help members connect with group exercise communities while completing required Y-USA trainings within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Certifications: ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro), First Aid.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic backgrounds.
• Must complete required Y-USA trainings within first 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coach members in support of their health and wellness goals.
• Answer questions from members to help them achieve personal health goals.
• Build authentic relationships with members and connect them to group exercise communities.
• Utilize wellness tools and information to increase member knowledge of wellness programs.

Skills

Customer service

Wellness coaching

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Hood County YMCA, 1475 James Road, Granbury, Texas, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Monday, February 8, 2027 at 6:59 AM

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Interacts with new and existing members to help them in achieving their health and well-being goals. Creates a welcoming environment for all members of all backgrounds and abilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coach members in support of their desired behavior change. Regularly checks on members’ progress in meeting personal and
  program goals.
• Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. Maintains working
  knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA. Introduces new
  members to group exercise communities based their health and well-being goals.
• Utilizes tools and information for the purpose of increasing member knowledge of wellness as well as wellness programs
  provided through the YMCA (handouts, schedules, etc.).
• May conduct post-enrollment interviews to understand new members’ definition of well-being, personal goals, cultural
  background, healthcare needs, diverse abilities and interests and develops plans to meet their individual needs.
• Maintains and cleans equipment according to the schedule or as requested by supervisor.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.
• Attends all staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

• Community- Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.
• Inclusion- Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.
• Relationships- Builds rapport and relates well to others.
• Influence- Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations.
• Communication- Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.
• Developing Others- Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Innovation- Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
• Quality Results- Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
• Change Capacity- Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• Certifications: ASHI Basic Life Support (ASHI CPR Pro), First Aid.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must complete required Y-USA trainings within first 30 days of employment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the
  essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
  essential functions.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

Hood County YMCA, 1475 James Road, Granbury, Texas, United States of America