Wellness Coach II

Wellness Coach II

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As a thought‑leader and best‑in‑class provider in education, wellness, youth development, and community‑building, The YMCA of Metro Atlanta is one of the oldest and most essential non‑profits serving the state. We are looking for you to help carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.

Under the direction of the Wellness Director, the Wellness Coach II will build personalized relationships that will support all members through our signature programs. The Wellness Coach II must perform program responsibilities in accordance with the policies, organizational competencies, non‑negotiables, mission, and values established by YMCA of Metro Atlanta.

• Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position’s scope and responsibility.
• Monitor the wellness center floor and help members as needed while enforcing wellness center policies.
• Clean, maintain, and check equipment continuously and follow member use; report any repair needs.
• Know, understand, and consistently apply Metro Atlanta YMCA risk and safety guidelines/best practices, and branch emergency procedures.
• Promote, monitor, evaluate, and ensure that all wellness programs run smoothly with a high level of service to participants.
• Stay updated on current issues regarding wellness programs.
• Complete the Coach Approach training within 60 days of hire.
• Complete the YUSA foundational courses for Health & Wellness within 60 days of hire:
  • Orientation to Healthy Living
  • Foundations of Listen First
  • Principles of Member Health & Wellness
  • Wellness Center at the Y
• Complete BLS within 60 days of hire.
• Maintain all national and YUSA wellness certifications by meeting continuing education requirements (10 CECs every 2 years).
• Maintain BLS certification (renews every 2 years).
• Secure a substitute coach in a timely manner if unable to work assigned shift; the substitute request must be accepted and approved before relief of responsibility for the shift.
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings, including facility or equipment orientations prior to working on the wellness floor.
• Assist as needed in all aspects of the YMCA and its community.
• Participate in and partner with wellness cabinet activities.
• Responsible for maintaining and reporting incident/accident paperwork.
• Establish and maintain a minimum caseload of active members in the Coach Approach Program as outlined below:
  • Full‑time coaches: 100 members
  • Part‑time coaches (20 hours a week): 50 members
  • Part‑time coaches (less than 20 hours a week): caseload adjusted proportionately based on the average number of hours worked per week (e.g., 25 members if working 10 hours).
• Must be available to work at least two, four‑hour shifts per week.
• Adhere to strength training and nutrition guidelines in alignment with Y‑USA/ACE and ACSM guidelines.
• Refrain from diagnosing injuries, offering medical advice, and dispensing or endorsing all commercial health products, especially nutritional supplements, vitamins, performance‑enhancing substances, and/or pain relievers.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Knowledge of general weightlifting and health/wellness concepts and the ability to demonstrate use of wellness‑related equipment.
• Must be knowledgeable about fitness‑related issues including but not limited to aerobic vs. anaerobic exercise, nutrition, benefits of exercise, injury‑prevention, and The Coach Approach.
• Must obtain and maintain full access to Y‑Exchange, YLINK, and the Metro Atlanta YMCA Workday account.
• Must obtain YMCA/ACE online certification and supplemental courses required by Y‑USA and Y‑Metro Atlanta within 60 days of hire.
• Must possess current Basic Life Support certification and renew them every 2 years, prior to date of expiration.
• Must possess a high degree of human relations skills; should be considered a team player by members, co‑workers, and management staff.
• Working knowledge of computers: MS Word, MS Excel, and database management.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to…