YMCA Alexandria - Wellness Coach

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 4:59 AM

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.

Wellness Coach

Salary: $12.77 per hour

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.

• 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.

• Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma or GED. BA/BS in 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.

• Must be able to bend, sit, stand, or lift 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!

• 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 environment
• 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

• 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

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

• High school diploma or GED
• BA/BS in 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
• Position requires ongoing progress towards Leader Certification

• Must be able to bend, sit, stand, or lift at least 35 pounds