Wellness Coach

REPORTS TO: FITNESS PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

FLSA STATUS: PART-TIME, NON-EXEMPT - $27.00 per hour

DIVISION: MONON COMMUNITY CENTER

POSITION TITLE: WELLNESS COACH

Purpose Of Position: The purpose of the Wellness Coach position is to provide a safe and effective group exercise environment for guests through supervision, education, and a focus on establishing a safe and effective exercise plan to each user. The Wellness Coach provides guests with a structured class, keeps accurate attendance records for Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation and utilizes the highest quality of customer service.

• Enthusiastically greets program participants and always maintains a positive attitude when working with members.
• Structures classes to meet current exercise recommendations based on National Standards, as well as participants’ fitness and wellness goals.
• Demonstrates correct use of all group exercise equipment.
• Behaves as a role model by leading and promoting a healthy lifestyle.
• Maintain current certifications and seek opportunities to expand their knowledge base for personal and professional growth.
• Encourage members to take advantage of other MCC services and programs.
• Enforces applicable rules and regulations with program participants and facility users.
• Responds to public inquiries, suggestions, and complaints. Informs management as necessary.
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment.
• Reliable attendance and timeliness to scheduled shifts.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Must adhere to CCPR dress code standards.
• Performs other related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required to Perform

Essential Job Functions:

• Ability to work a varied schedule including days, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to assess people and varying situations, and act accordingly.
• Ability to positively adhere to and enforce Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation policy and procedures; implement emergency plans.
• Ability to positively promote the image of Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, guests and the general public.
• Ability to communicate accurately and effectively.
• Physical requirements include lifting, kneeling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.

• Preferred to hold nationally recognized certification from ACSM, ACE, AFAA or NETA. Other certifying bodies may be considered.
• 1-year experience in a similar position.
• American Red Cross CPR/AED/First Aid Certification within 60 days of hire, prior to instructing.
• Minimum 18 years of age.

The Carmel/Clay Board of Parks and Recreation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family or marital status, ancestry, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.