Summary
Location
Silver Spring
Type
full-time
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About this role
Make a Career Out of Making a Difference
At the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, we’re more than a gym—we’re a cause-driven nonprofit dedicated to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and strengthening our community. When you join the Y, you’re not just getting a job—you’re stepping into a career with purpose, growth, and impact.
If you’re passionate about wellness, leadership, and helping others thrive, we’d love for you to bring your energy and talents to our team.
About the Role
YMCA Silver Spring is looking for a motivated, driven, and enthusiastic Wellness Coordinator to help lead and elevate our Wellness Department. In this dynamic role, you’ll work closely with the Wellness Director to plan, develop, deliver, and continuously improve programs that inspire healthy lifestyles and keep our members coming back for more.
This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who loves fitness, thrives in a team environment, and is excited to shape impactful wellness experiences.
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Wellness Coordinator, you’ll:
- Partner with the Wellness Director to develop, manage, and grow engaging wellness programs that boost participation, retention, and revenue—while staying true to the Y’s mission.
- Help recruit, interview, hire, onboard, schedule, train, motivate, and support a talented team of Wellness staff.
- Analyze trends and member needs to help build a dynamic and balanced Group Fitness schedule.
- Coordinate and host certification courses and continuing education opportunities to support staff growth.
- Represent the YMCA at community events, open houses, demos, and outreach activities—sharing our mission and welcoming new members.
What You Bring to the Team
- Bachelor’s degree in a Health & Wellness–related field (preferred)
- At least 3 years of experience in personal training and group exercise instruction
- Strong knowledge of exercise science, physiology, program design, safety, injury prevention, and working with diverse populations
- Confidence using a wide range of fitness equipment
- NCCA-accredited certifications in:
- Personal Training
- Group Exercise
Working Conditions
- Ability to bend, stand, sit, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Flexible availability (early mornings, evenings, weekends, and on-call as needed)
- Occasional travel throughout the DC, Maryland, and Virginia metro area
Why You’ll Love Working at the Y
We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package designed to support your health, career, and future, including:
- 10% employer-funded retirement plan (vested after 2 years)
- 403(b) savings plan
- High-quality, affordable healthcare
- FREE YMCA membership for you, your spouse, and dependents
- Generous paid time off
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
- A collaborative, inclusive, and mission-driven work environment
- The chance to work alongside passionate, creative, and diverse professionals
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 Coordinator will partner with the Wellness Director to develop and manage wellness programs that enhance participation and retention. They will also recruit and support a team of Wellness staff and represent the YMCA at community events.
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