Wellness Coach

Organization: YMCA of Central New Mexico

Location: Various Locations In Albuquerque

An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

General Function:

Wellness Coaches are fitness professionals
that oversee the fitness center. A wellness coach provides excellent member service which
includes greeting members, introducing members to one another and to staff.
Wellness Coaches are responsible for connecting members to programs and classes
that could help them reach their goals.

Interpersonal Duties and
Responsibilities:

Be familiar with the mission statement and core values of the YMCA.Model the core values while working and communicating with other staff.
Always have a friendly, helpful attitude and wear a smile.
Actively listen, reflect and respond to member or guest questions and concerns in a caring manner.

Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:

Ensure the safety of participants utilizing strength and conditioning areas of the YMCA.
Interact with members in the facility to model a personal and inviting atmosphere.
Create a fun and welcoming atmosphere for the YMCA members.
Take part in innovative programs/classes for all ages.
Provide preventative maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep of the strength and conditioning areas.
Conduct new member orientations.
Assist with YMCA events.

Physical Demands:

While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit,
stand, walk, use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls,
machines, weights and activities related to fitness; reaches with hands and
arms; climb or balance; kneel, crouch, crawl; smell and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or
move up to 45 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close and distant vision, peripheral and
depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Acute hearing skills are required.

Entry Requirements/Qualifications:

A desire to help and motivate YMCA members to reach their goals of spirit, mind and body
The desire to make a difference

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

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