Wellness Coach II

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 in Atlanta. Today, we’re looking for you to join us as we carry out our mission to positively impact lives and communities across the state.

At the Y, we’re an association of like-minded people (staff, volunteers, and members), on the forefront of a movement to ensure that everyone especially children experience an equal opportunity to reach their full potential. In the course of a year, we provide more than 3,000 children, ages 6 weeks through Pre-K with high-quality literacy and STEAM-infused learning; give 58,000 youth and teens access to sports, aquatics, day and resident camps, teen leadership development programs, and employment opportunities; provide over 200,000 members with programs, services, and facilities to enjoy connection and maintain wellness regardless of age; and engage over 25,000 volunteers and donors from across Atlanta to share in the gift of supporting their communities.

NATURE AND SCOPE :

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

RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to) :

• Carry out daily program tasks related directly to the position's scope and responsibility, which include but are not limited to :
• Monitoring the wellness center floor and help members as needed, while enforcing wellness center policies.
• Clean, maintain, and check equipment (continuous cleaning and following member use) under the direction of the supervisor, reporting any repair needs.
• Know, understand, and consistently apply Metro Atlanta YMCA risk and safety guidelines / best practices, and / or 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 :
• 1. Orientation to Healthy Living
• 2. Foundations of Listen First
• 3. 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. YUSA and national certifications require 10 CECs every two (2) years.
• Maintain certifications in BLS – renews every 2 years.
• Secure his / her own substitute coach in a timely manner if he / she is unable to work an assigned shift. The substitute request must be accepted and approved before the coach is relieved 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, etc.)
• 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.
• Must know, understand, and consistently apply Metro Atlanta YMCA risk and safety guidelines, best practices, and branch emergency procedures.
• 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.

REQUIREMENTS :

PERFERRED REQUIREMENTS :

ERGONOMICS :

Sitting, bending, stooping, standing, 15% repetitive keyboard work, demonstrating equipment use, lifting to 45 pounds, and exposure to noise levels at an average of 90 decibels (music) over an eight-hour day.

Employment and Benefits package for this job posting is offered through the YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta, Inc.

Employment Requirement :

This job posting is subject to change at any time.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers excellent benefits and career opportunities as part of our culture of excellence. The opportunities to serve are vast, and we’re looking for like minded people, who share our values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY to join us and do their best work.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Location :

Cowart Family Ashford Dunwoody YMCA