YMCA Reston - Wellness Coach

YMCA; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership for employee and/

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington Reston Wellness Coach role provides fitness guidance and programs to members, with hands-on demonstrations of equipment and tailored basic workout plans for machines.

You will lead members through wellness services, promote the YMCA mission, and support healthy living journeys, including evenings and weekends based on shift availability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; BA/BS in exercise science or related field preferred.
• CPR/First Aid and AED certification required.
• Must display an outgoing personality and be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Explain benefits of working out and motivate members to participate in wellness services.
• Identify potentially dangerous situations and respond proactively.
• Provide information about YMCA mission, group exercise schedule, and branch services.
• Support members through all stages of their healthy living journey.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Team player

CPR/First Aid and AED

Education

High school diploma or GED

BA/BS in Exercise Science or related field preferred

Job description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Position: Wellness Coach Salary: $12.41 per hour

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.

About the Job

The YMCA Reston Wellness Coach provides fitness programs advice, and assistance to members through proper demonstration and utilization of every piece of fitness equipment, as well as provides each member with an applicable and basic workout program for all machines.

Some of the exciting tasks you will do as a Wellness Coach include but are not limited to:

• Effectively explains to members, the benefits of working out along with orientating and motivating members to take part in additional wellness services: Equipment Orientation Process, Fitlinxx or Fitness Advisor Process, Fitness Evaluation Process, Personal Training, Group Exercise classes, Wellness socials
• Identifies potentially dangerous situations and responds proactively whenever possible
• Provides members with information regarding: YMCA mission, group exercise schedule, branch services
• Support our members throughout all stages of their healthy living journey.

Available Shifts:

• Monday - Friday 5:00pm - 10:00pm plus weekends

Qualifications and Skills:

• Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma or GED. BA/BS is exercise science or related field preferred.
• CPR/First Aid and AED.
• Must display an outgoing personality, enabling him/her to relate well to members.
• Must be a team playerhelping outin other areas as required, incorporating the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Working Conditions:

Must be able to bend, sit, stand, or pick-up at least 35 pounds

We offer the following benefits:

Compensation for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits.

• 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service;
• 403(b) savings plan;
• high quality and affordable healthcare;
• free YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents;
• paid time off;
• numerous professional development opportunities;
• an exciting and collaborative work environment;
• the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!