Summary
Location
Alexandria
Type
full-time
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About this role
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: $12.77 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
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.
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 player helping out in 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, and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!
Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:
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Provides fitness programs, advice, and assistance to members that are free of medical concerns and are in generally good health
Supervisory Responsibility:
X No Supervisory responsibility
¨ Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision)
¨ Directly responsible for supervising non-exempt, clerical, or office administration personnel
¨ Directly responsible for supervising exempt, professional, or technical employees
¨ Directly responsible for supervising supervisory/managerial employees
Organizational Structure:
Job title to which this position reports: Wellness Director. Assistant Wellness Director
Job titles directly reporting to this position: None
Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: None
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Demonstrates the proper utilization of every piece of fitness equipment, as well as provides each member with an applicable and basic workout program for all machines
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Identifies potentially dangerous situations and responds proactively whenever possible
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Obtains and maintains all certifications to perform their job to the standards and ideals of the YMCA
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Creates connections to members and encourages members to connect to other members and staff
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Provides members with information regarding: YMCA Mission Program Guide, Group Exercise Schedule, Branch Services, Building Bridges
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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
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Follows all YMCA policies and procedures, and display interest and enthusiasm
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Actively promotes, supports and participates in the YMCA wellness center activities and functions
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Maintains a positive, safe, nurturing, non-threatening enviorment
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Tracks assigned participants’ after members join and take appropriate action to ensure member retention and participation, including but not limited to phone calls, follow-up appointments, post cards, etc
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Attends all staff meetings
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Other duties as required
Customer Service Standards:
Staff Engagement:
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Be in proper uniform with name tags to be easily identified
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Engage members with new workout tips and techniques that are appropriate for them
Facility Excellence:
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I will be informed on programs and offerings from the other service areas.
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I will ensure that all equipment is clean and functional. Repairs will be made within 24 hours with related communication posted.
Show:
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I will recognize all members’ personal accomplishments in an appropriate fashion
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I will help members to stay engaged and follow-up with members that are at risk
Education, Certification, Skills, and Experience:
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High school diploma or GED
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BA/BS is exercise science or related field preferred
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CPR/First Aid
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AED
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YMCA Healthy Lifestyles
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YMCA Personal Training
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OSHA
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National certification in strength training (ACE; ACSM; YMCA; Etc...)
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Must be able to communicate clearly with participants
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Knowledge of equipment maintenance
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Must display an outgoing personality, enabling him/her to relate well to members
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Must be a team player helping-out in other areas as required, incorporating the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
YMCA Leadership Certification:
Position requires ongoing progress towards Leader Certification
Working Conditions:
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Must be able to bend, sit, stand, or pick-up at least 35 pounds
Other facts
About YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
OUR IMPACT
The YMCA is one of the largest social service agencies serving Washington D.C., suburban Maryland and northern Virginia. Every year, we provide opportunities in wellness, aquatics, youth sports, summer camp, child care, and more for over 250,000 people through our 17 branches and program centers.
Our utmost goal is to make the Y and all we offer accessible and available to the entire community. With the help of our generous donors, community partners and members, we were able to provide $2,662,507 in scholarships and subsidies to more than 12,400 children, adults and families in 2014.
Over 3,140 volunteers gave 161,572 hours of their time and talent in 2014 to help the YMCA fulfill its mission. From dedicated board members to talented program volunteers, these caring friends and neighbors help the YMCA serve more individuals and impact more communities every year.
With a mission to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.
What you'll do
- The Wellness Coach provides fitness program advice and assistance to members, ensuring proper demonstration and utilization of fitness equipment. They also support members throughout their healthy living journey and promote additional wellness services.
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