THE Y: WE’RE FOR YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, HEALTHY LIVING AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, our staff—of all ages and from diverse backgrounds and life experiences—work to bridge the gap in community needs by nurturing the potential of children and teens, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing support to our neighbors. Simply put, the Y is for everyone. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll enjoy a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

Pay Range: Starts at $13.00 per hour, depending on experience

Position Summary:

Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Middle TN, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the Wellness Director, the Wellness Coach is responsible for providing instruction on strength training and cardiovascular equipment that significantly contributes to each member’s health and fitness goals. The Wellness Coach will perform components of fitness evaluations and assist members in setting and accomplishing fitness goals. The Wellness Coach will instruct various wellness education classes. The Wellness Coach will maintain cleanliness and up keep of the Wellness Center and exercise equipment.

Essential Functions:

• Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Ensure safe and risk free environment at all times while meeting the individual needs of the participants
• Conduct wellness evaluation and program recommendations for all new members
• Conduct fitness evaluations (e.g., step test, flexibility, resting heart rate, blood pressure, and heart rate) following the Y’s way to physical fitness protocol; use information from evaluations to help members set and reach their fitness/wellness goals; perform follow up testing to insure goals are being met
• Design individualized cardiovascular and strength training program for members
• Maintain the Wellness Centers equipment to the highest level of efficiency and keep the Wellness Center clean
• Monitor Wellness Center; communicate with members offering suggestion to enhance member workouts, correction of bad form, and providing spots; provide equipment and strength training orientations
• Check the appointment book and initial your appointments at the beginning of shift; meet appointment at check-in desk
• Keep accurate records of member interest and preferred fitness activities; schedule follow-up appointments with members to ensure they are getting the most out of their YMCA membership
• Offer creative ideas and changes to the Wellness Director to constantly monitor and improve the YMCA Wellness program
• Keep all certifications current
• Build relationships and interact with members
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions