Wellness Coach I: Community Wellness & Youth Programs

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is seeking a Wellness Coach I to build personalized relationships, oversee the wellness area, and assist members with equipment usage.

You will maintain safety standards, complete required trainings within 60 days, keep certifications current, and collaborate with staff to deliver high-quality wellness programs to members. Based at Northwest Cobb YMCA, this role supports community well-being and youth development.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Knowledge of general weightlifting and health/wellness concepts.
• Familiar with fitness-related issues including aerobic vs anaerobic, nutrition, and injury prevention.
• Must obtain/maintain access to Y-Exchange, YLINK, and Workday.
• Must obtain YMCA/ACE online certification and supplemental courses within 60 days.
• Maintain national YUSA wellness certifications with 10 CECs every two years.
• Maintain BLS certifications every 2 years.
• Secure a substitute coach when unable to work a shift.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Assist as needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.
• Responsible for maintaining and reporting incident/accident paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily program tasks related to the position's scope and responsibility.
• Monitor the wellness center floor and assist members, enforcing policies.
• Clean, maintain, and check equipment; report repairs as needed.
• Apply Metro Atlanta YMCA risk and safety guidelines and branch procedures.
• Promote wellness programs and ensure high-quality service to participants.
• Stay updated on current issues regarding wellness programs.
• Complete YUSA foundational courses within 60 days of hire: 1) Orientation to Healthy Living 2) Foundations of Listen First 3) Principles of Member Health & Wellness 4) Wellness Center at the Y
• Complete BLS training within 60 days of hire.
• Maintain certifications by uploading continuing education credits via Y-Exchange.
• Maintain national certifications and meet continuing education requirements.
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings and assist as needed in the YMCA community.
• Maintain incident/accident paperwork and follow reporting procedures.

Skills

Wellness knowledge

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Time management

Team player

MS Word

MS Excel

Problem solving

Multitasking

Hospitality

Tools

Y-Exchange

YLINK

Workday

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta is seeking a Wellness Coach I to build personalized relationships, oversee the wellness area, and assist members with equipment usage.

You will maintain safety standards, complete required trainings within 60 days, keep certifications current, and collaborate with staff to deliver high-quality wellness programs to members. Based at Northwest Cobb YMCA, this role supports community well-being and youth development.