Wellness Coach - White Rock YMCA

YMCA

Dallas, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Blood-Borne Pathogens, CPR Certification, Cardiovascular, Coaching, Communication Skills, Emergency Response, First Aid, Fitness, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Dallas, TX
POSTED
Today
Description

The Wellness Coach will assist in membership retention and growth by providing safe and effective exercise instruction in a one-on-one or small group setting; answering members' exercise and health questions, while building relationships with members and helping to connect members to each other; inform members of fitness challenges and member appreciation events and encouraging their participation; assist members in achieving health and fitness goals by assessing exercise readiness, designing individual exercise programs, as well as demonstrating and recommending appropriate exercises for various needs and goals; lead members through a Wellness Orientation appointment and follow up with members after initial appointment; ensure the safety of the fitness floor, enforcing rules and age guidelines for cardio and strength equipment. Will assist the Welcome Center greeting and checking in members as needed.

REQUIREMENTS:
  • Available afternoons/evenings and weekends.
  • Have a dynamic, highly motivating, and energetic relationship builder with strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Must be committed to the YMCA mission and dedicated to serving our members through our fitness programs
  • Must be able to articulate the YMCA mission and core values to YMCA members and perspective members
  • Must be able to demonstrate proper form, technique, and body alignment on all strength and cardiovascular machines.
  • Must be able to evaluate a constantly changing environment for safety and to ensure that members needs are being met
  • Must be well-organized, reliable, punctual, and professional
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly
  • Must be mentally alert to recognize potential hazards and accidents and both physically and mentally able to respond to emergencies and perform CPR and/or First Aid.
  • Must also complete provided safety trainings including CPR, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens, and Child Abuse Prevention as well as YMCA of the USA Healthy Lifestyle Principles.


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About the Company

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YMCA

With an operating budget of $50 million, the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington operates 17 facilities in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and northern Virginia, employs over 1,500 employees and impacts the lives of more than 200,000 youth and adults each year. A leader in innovation, the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington has made an impact in advancing health and education initiatives and strengthening the communities we serve. Picture your next career move to the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, joining one of the largest charity organizations in the country, where the expectations are high and where you can make a real difference in driving results. If your next career move includes leaving a legacy, then consider your future with the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington!

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
FOUNDED
1844
WEBSITE
https://ymcadc.org