Wellness Coach

YOUR IMPACT

The Wellness Center Attendant supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position interacts with new and existing members to help them in achieving their health and well-being goals. The Wellness Center Attendant creates a welcoming and inclusive environment for all members of all backgrounds and abilities.

• Provides equipment orientations to members and helps them with the technology involved with the consoles and the mobile app.
• Maintains and cleans equipment according to the schedule or as requested by supervisor.
• Maintains gym floor by re-racking weights and stocking towels/cleaner as needed.
• Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with members. Helps members connect with each other and the YMCA. Introduces new members to group exercise communities based on their health and well-being goals.
• Utilizes tools and information for the purpose of increasing member knowledge of wellness and wellness programs provided through the YMCA including the YMCA app, handouts and schedules.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures. Responds to emergency situations.
• Attends all staff meetings.
• Ensures a strong focus on character development and diversity, equity and inclusion throughout programming.
• Reports damaged equipment or safety hazards promptly.
• Performs any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Rock River Valley.

1 Position. Positions 1:
Swedish American Riverfront YMCA
Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Wednesday and Friday 3:00 - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$15.00 per hour

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Fitness knowledge preferred
• Comfortable with fitness related technology
• CPR, AED and First Aid certifications required within 90 days
• Current Praesidium Academy trainings

The Y is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer more than just a job, rather the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

The Y is made up of people of all ages, from all walks of life, working side-by-side to strengthen communities. Together, we strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender expression, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith — they guide everything we do.

The YMCA of Rock River Valley has a responsibility to provide safe and secure programs and services for our community. The YMCA is a leader in child abuse prevention to support the safety of children in our care.

• You'll support the commitment of the YMCA to child abuse prevention by:
• Report any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor.
• Follow all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children.
• Report any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
• Complete all child abuse prevention training as required.

The Y:
Were for Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility