Wellness Coordinator

Rochester, NY (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=920+Elmgrove+Rd.+Rochester+NY+USA+14624) • Westside

Job Type

Full-time

Description

$16.50 to $18/hr. and a Free Family YMCA Membership

Under the supervision of the Health & Wellness Director, the Wellness Coordinator is responsible for maintaining consistent staff presence in the Wellness Center on a daily basis, developing personal training clients, developing new personal training and revenue generating opportunities, leading a variety of chronic disease prevention programs, revenue-generating workshops and clinics, and working to ensure smooth operations for all YMCA members. The Wellness Coordinator will provide members with the continuity and stability that will help in member retention and involvement. The position is responsible for demonstrating YMCA leadership competencies to ensure the mission, purpose, image and core values of the YMCA of Greater Rochester is conveyed.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate all Wellness Center staff

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of Wellness Center including daily work schedules and proper staff coverage.

• Understand components and principles of fitness and be able to discuss them with members. Keep current on weight training techniques, programs, and exercises.

• Assist with revenue generation through enhancement of new programming and increase of programs and services.

• Maintain at least 20 member-facing engagement hours per week (personal training hours and/or wellness floor hours and/or workshop/prevention program delivery).

• Work with small group personal training, Livestrong, Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring or other association programs as needed

• Supervise participants to ensure safety. Advise all staff, volunteers, members, and program participants of safety issues as needed.

• Complete member orientations on all circuit, cardiovascular, and free weight equipment as well as YMCA endorsed computer-based fitness tracking systems.

• Act as a lead coach and trainer on all equipment on the floor for members and staff.

• Maintain appropriate Wellness Center paperwork.

• Regularly check facility and all equipment to ensure proper maintenance and cleanliness.

• Assist in development and implementation of support for the Annual Campaign.

• Attend all required meetings and training.

• Maintain all required certifications.

• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A high school diploma is required; Associate’s degree in Health & Fitness preferred.

• Must have at least one-year health and fitness and teaching experience.

• Must have certifications from YMCA, ACSM, ACE, or AFAA/NASM within 3 months of hire.

• CPR/AED and First Aid Certifications are required or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.

• High level of attention to detail and quality of programming, service and facilities.

• Must demonstrate competencies in program development, as well as organizational skills, and the ability to make independent decisions.

• Must possess and demonstrate excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, maturity and must be able to work independently and under pressure.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including demonstrating exercise movements, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Salary Description

$16.50 to $18 per hour