Wellness Coach

4 weeks ago

Oakville, Canada YMCA of Oakville Full time

Are you passionate about helping others become healthier, happier, and stronger? Do you thrive on supporting your clients every step of the way? Are you seeking a workplace that empowers you to make a positive impact in your community?
If so, the YMCA of Oakville is the place for you

We are in search of highly motivated, values-driven team players to join our Health and Fitness team.
Nature and Scope
The YMCA of Oakville is a charitable organization strengthening community in spirit, mind and body. Our health, fitness and aquatics programs are designed to enable people of all ages and stages achieve their personal health goals and optimum fitness and wellbeing. Our YMCA National Certification Standards offer the highest standards in staff training and qualifications, program design and delivery. When you join the YMCA, you join a family. Making meaningful connections with and between members and participants is at our core of building a healthier community.

As a Wellness Coach, you will be responsible for delivering top-quality, value-based health and wellness programs and services to our members. We are looking for proactive relationship builders who work diligently to create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone.

**Location**: Peter Gilgan Family YMCA, 410 Rebecca Street, Oakville, Ontario

**Hours of Work**: Part-Time, 10-20 hours per week. Flexible shifts available, including mornings, daytime, evenings, and weekends.
Qualified wellness coaches will have the opportunity to work additional hours as a personal trainer or deliver our amazing fitness classes, with an increased hourly rate for these roles.

**Salary & Benefits**:

- Pay rate of $15.50 per hour
- Complimentary YMCA membership, encouraging you to embrace our philosophy of health and well-being
- Collaborate with a supportive team of professionals who share our values
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth
- Immediate enrollment in our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), providing you and your immediate family members access to a variety of physical and mental health resources and wellness support

**Responsibilities**:

- Develop and deliver effective and enjoyable health and fitness programs, actively coaching YMCA members to achieve their personal health and wellness goals
- Listen to clients' goals, needs, and wants, and implement them in their individual programs
- Develop unique, effective, and safe cardio and strength programs for members
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of anatomy, exercise physiology, and program design to ensure safety and effectiveness
- Provide new member orientations and assist them in becoming comfortable using fitness equipment
- Be available to answer fitness program questions while circulating the Wellness Floor and assisting members with workouts
- Demonstrate the YMCA's vision by building meaningful, long-lasting relationships with members through purposeful interactions
- Act as an ambassador for the YMCA, providing consistent, excellent membership service and support
- Proactively establish and maintain relationships with members to ensure high member retention and provide individual coaching
- Update member programs and ensure member satisfaction to maximize retention
- Proactively communicate with members and clients to confirm appointments, follow-up after appointments, and check in on progress to maintain positive relationships and retention
- Engage with members on the wellness floor, coaching them to ensure safe equipment use and helping them set and achieve their personal fitness goals
- Promote, sell, and deliver personal training to members
- Adhere to Adult HFA Policy, Child Protection Policy, health, and safety procedures
- Actively participate in our "Clean Culture" by cleaning and disinfecting equipment and surfaces

**Requirements**:

- Technical knowledge and education related to exercise science, program design and delivery, fitness, and lifestyle/change management
- Minimum 6 months of experience (volunteer or employment) working as a coach, fitness instructor, or personal trainer
- Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Current Police Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening

**Desirable**:

- Training or post-secondary education in Exercise Science, Recreation Management, Kinesiology, or related fields would be a strong asset

The position requires the following Association Core Competencies: Quality focus, Relationship building and collaboration, Commitment to organization mission, vision and values, Communication, Diversity and inclusion, Integrity and trust.

**How to Apply**:
This posting closes on August 18th, 2023.
At the YMCA of Oakville, we value the diversity of people and communities, and we are committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. We are an equal opportunity employer. If you are invited for an interview and require accessibility support

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