Wellness Coach: Guided Fitness & Member Support

Ymca-of-Southwest-Florid; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Southwest Florida is seeking a Wellness Coach to deliver safe, effective instruction on exercise equipment and engage with members using the wellness facility. You will monitor form, assist with workouts, and ensure proper usage of cardio and weight machines while promoting orientation for new members.

Responsibilities include maintaining professional appearance, aiding with tours, and adhering to cleaning protocols and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association’s policies on background screening
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of exercise equipment, general weight lifting, health and wellness and the ability to demonstrate
• Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, and dispensing or endorsing any and all commercial health products especially nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance enhancing substances, and pain relievers
• Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse

Responsibilities

• Welcome and greet members; get to know their names, needs and goals
• Assist members with machine usage and provide exercise advice
• Encourage orientation for first-time users and supervise medical form completion
• Assist with workouts, ensuring proper use of cardiovascular and weight machines
• Circulate to be visible and assist during busy times
• Provide facility tours when needed to Membership Services Staff
• Maintain neat sign-up sheets and assist with transitions on/off equipment
• Follow cleaning schedule and support minimal cleaning beyond assigned duties
• Identify equipment in need of maintenance and report to supervisor
• Respect personal use policies for YMCA phones/computers
• Ensure participants wear appropriate exercise attire and footwear
• Monitor proper form and technique during demonstrations
• Store equipment correctly after shifts; restack weights
• Wash, dry and fold towels as needed
• Find substitutes for missed shifts and inform supervisor promptly
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and log times on time clock
• Uphold all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols

Skills

Excellent communication

Knowledge of exercise equipment

Demonstration of exercises

Safety awareness

Job description

The YMCA of Southwest Florida is seeking a Wellness Coach to deliver safe, effective instruction on exercise equipment and engage with members using the wellness facility. You will monitor form, assist with workouts, and ensure proper usage of cardio and weight machines while promoting orientation for new members.

Responsibilities include maintaining professional appearance, aiding with tours, and adhering to cleaning protocols and safety standards.