Wellness Representative - Shelton

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Wellness Representative monitors the Well-Being Center to ensure guidelines are being followed. The incumbent conducts fitness orientations as scheduled. The employee also acts as a liaison and an advocate for YMCA Health & Well-Being programs.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become party of the Y family. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Develops positive relationships with participants and provides motivational support and guidance
2. Increases participant awareness of all healthy lifestyle factors
3. Encourages member and parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers
4. Attends staff meetings and approved trainings as required
5. Responsible for cleanliness and safety of Fitness Floor space and equipment and reports equipment problems when they occur
6. Ensures member safety, responds to, and reports all accidents and incidents
7. Conveys basic knowledge of all YMCA Health and Wellness program areas to participants and refers members to the appropriate program director or staff when appropriate
8. Tracks, monitors, evaluates and transitions program participants when needed
9. May assist or lead Fitness Center Orientation and Youth Strength Training

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others
• Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Two or more years of experience as a class leader or instructor, or equivalent.
• A background in health and wellbeing roles or prior experience working in a fitness facility preferred.

Upon hire:

• Current Child & Infant and Adult CPR, AED and First Aid certification must be obtained within 30-days of hire and be current throughout length of employment.

South Sound YMCAs - New Employee Orientation must be completed within 45-days of hire. Obtained within the first 90-days:

• The following Y-USA courses must be completed: Orientation to Healthy Living at the Y within 30 days of hire, Wellness Center at the Y within 30 days of hire. Foundations of Listen First within 90 days of hire.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to set up, move and store class equipment and lift up to 45 lbs. Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).