YMCA Alexandria Wellness Coach

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:  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:   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  Identifies potentially dangerous situations and responds proactively whenever possible  Obtains and maintains all certifications to perform their job to the standards and ideals of the YMCA  Creates connections to members and encourages members to connect to other members and staff  Provides members with information regarding: YMCA Mission Program Guide, Group Exercise Schedule, Branch Services, Building Bridges  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  Follows all YMCA policies and procedures, and display interest and enthusiasm  Actively promotes, supports and participates in the YMCA wellness center activities and functions  Maintains a positive, safe, nurturing, non-threatening enviorment  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  Attends all staff meetings  Other duties as required    Customer Service Standards:  Staff Engagement:  Be in proper uniform with name tags to be easily identified  Engage members with new workout tips and techniques that are appropriate for them  Facility Excellence:  I will be informed on programs and offerings from the other service areas.  I will ensure that all equipment is clean and functional. Repairs will be made within 24 hours with related communication posted.  Show:  I will recognize all members’ personal accomplishments in an appropriate fashion  I will help members to stay engaged and follow-up with members that are at risk      Education, Certification, Skills, and Experience:  High school diploma or GED  BA/BS is exercise science or related field preferred  CPR/First Aid  AED  YMCA Healthy Lifestyles  YMCA Personal Training  OSHA   National certification in strength training (ACE; ACSM; YMCA; Etc...)  Must be able to communicate clearly with participants  Knowledge of equipment maintenance  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    YMCA Leadership Certification:  Position requires ongoing progress towards Leader Certification    Working Conditions:  Must be able to bend, sit, stand, or pick-up at least 35 pounds