Wellness Coach - Group Health & Behavior Change

YMC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is hiring Healthy Lifestyle Coaches to motivate, support and guide participants in the YMCA’s community health and wellness programs across the Dallas area. You will lead groups through behavior change, focusing on nutrition and physical activity to help participants reach personal goals.

Expect to teach 2–4 hours per week per class, travel to offsite locations when needed, and create an engaging, non-competitive learning environment.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of behavior change methodologies and able to teach them.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships within a group.
• Empathy for health seekers and culturally competent in diverse settings.
• Ability to lead physical activity and motivate participants.
• Data savvy with ability to track attendance and activity.
• Familiarity with Listen First or motivational interviewing preferred.
• Willingness to complete YMCA trainings within 30 days (First Aid/CPR, etc.).
• Spanish-speaking ability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Present curriculum to class participants in meaningful ways.
• Facilitate group participation with open-ended questions.
• Create a motivating, friendly, non-competitive learning environment.
• Foster relationships among participants and within the group.
• Prepare for each class and review trackers and lesson plans.
• Record weekly data and follow up with participants as needed.
• Travel to offsite locations for classes as required.

Skills

Behavior change

Communication skills

Relationship building

Empathy

Cultural competence

Data tracking

Fitness knowledge

Motivational interviewing

Bilingual Spanish

Team facilitation

Tools

Listen First

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is hiring Healthy Lifestyle Coaches to motivate, support and guide participants in the YMCA’s community health and wellness programs across the Dallas area. You will lead groups through behavior change, focusing on nutrition and physical activity to help participants reach personal goals.

Expect to teach 2–4 hours per week per class, travel to offsite locations when needed, and create an engaging, non-competitive learning environment.