Wellness Coach

Wellness Coach – YMCA of Greater San Antonio

Join the team to support members in achieving their wellness potential through YMCA-approved programs. Under the direction of the Health & Wellness Director or Member Engagement Director, this role helps members set and reach long‑ and short‑term goals, fostering self‑management skills for sustained health behavior change.

• Track members’ performance and motivate continued membership and exercise adherence.
• Contribute to a positive, safe, and nurturing environment.
• Follow YMCA of the USA strength training and nutrition guidelines.
• Attend required training classes at YMCA of San Antonio.
• Promote the YMCA story with all program participants.
• Monitor all areas of the wellness center (group exercise studios, free weight, cardio, machines).
• Maintain clean centers and coordinate with cleaning staff.
• Follow accident reporting procedures and safety policies.
• Maintain risk‑management training and practices.
• Submit key indicator data and support goal achievement.
• Clean equipment as directed by supervision.
• Know and welcome members by name.
• Attend all required staff meetings (departmental and branch/assoc level).
• Assist co‑workers in other departments when needed.
• Teach and practice the five YMCA Character Development Values.
• Contribute to the Annual Partners campaign.
• Maintain certifications, meeting the YMCA continuing education requirement.
• Refrain from diagnosing injuries or dispensing commercial health products.
• Be actively engaged with members on the wellness floor and during group classes.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Communication & Influence
• Engaging Community

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (highly preferred).
• 6 months to 1 year of experience in health and wellness.
• Knowledge of fitness research, program design, anatomy, physiology, exercise principles, and behavior change methods.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Hazardous Communications certification within first week.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and Emergency Oxygen certification within 60 days.
• Child Abuse Prevention training and safety trainings completed before first shift and annually thereafter.
• YMCA certifications (Principles of Healthy Lifestyles and Foundations of Strength & Conditioning) within 6 months.

• Fast‑paced wellness floor/office environment.
• Visual acuity needed for computer screens and documents.
• High alertness and concentration required.
• Repetitive stooping, bending, occasional lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Ability to sit for long periods and stand for at least 1 hour during presentations.
• Ability to hear, speak, and understand the words of others; ability to manipulate keyboards, telephone keypads, and writing utensils.

Entry level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

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