Wellness Coach — YMCA Member Engagement & Coaching

YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas; Kilmarnock (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% retirement entitlements

YMCA Adult Membership

Job summary

YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas seeks a Wellness Coach to support the mission, coach members, and supervise the wellness area. You will conduct trainings, maintain equipment, and engage staff and guests in health activities.

Responsibilities include coaching on wellness, leading by example, and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment aligned with YMCA values. A professional appearance and active participation in meetings are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Minimum 6 months experience in the wellness field.
• Grade III requirement: 6 months wellness experience.
• Grade IV: 2 years in fitness field or up to 2 years college level exercise science.
• Must obtain YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principles and Foundations of Strength and Conditioning within first 6 months of employment.
• Certification in CPR/First Aid/AED/O2 within 60 days of hire.
• Complete and maintain trainings: NEO, Bloodborne Pathogens, CAP, and Sexual Harassment.
• Satisfactory completion of criminal background and Child Protective Services checks.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission, vision and goals of the YMCA.
• Promote a professional values-based culture by leading with caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Lead to strengthen the foundations of community through programs focusing on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
• Supervision of the wellness area.
• Engage YMCA members through coaching on wellness activities.
• Provide member training, orientations, and evaluations as scheduled.
• Provide and document daily, weekly and monthly equipment checks.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Carry out other related duties as deemed necessary by the Wellness Department.

Skills

Customer service

Instruction of classes

Physical stamina

Verbal communication

Ability to respond to inquiries

Education

CPR/First Aid/AED/O2 certification within 60 days

Job description

YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas seeks a Wellness Coach to support the mission, coach members, and supervise the wellness area. You will conduct trainings, maintain equipment, and engage staff and guests in health activities.

Responsibilities include coaching on wellness, leading by example, and ensuring a safe, welcoming environment aligned with YMCA values. A professional appearance and active participation in meetings are expected.