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Position Summary:
Under the direction and daily supervision of the Wellness Director, the Health & Wellness Coach is responsible for welcoming, connecting and supporting members to help them meet their health and wellness goals. Duties include greeting all members, giving new member orientation to the fitness area, assisting members with equipment training, and maintaining the cleanliness of the fitness area. Flexible schedule including early morning, evenings and weekends.

Essential Functions:
1. Adheres and complies with the YMCA of High Point Employee Manual, Policy & Procedures Manual, and Code of Conduct.
2. Creates a safe environment in which all individuals feel welcomed and respected; builds relationships by connecting members to one another.
3. Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
4. Communicates appropriately with individuals based on readiness to change; coaches them in support of their desired healthy lifestyle and regularly checks on members' progress towards their goals.
5. Shares wellness program information with members, using available tools and resources (e.g., handouts, schedules, or applications).
6. Responds to emergency situations, including administering first aid, CPR, and AED.
7. Maintains a professional appearance by wearing YMCA approved attire and nametag so members can be easily recognized staff for questions or concerns.
8. Enforces the age requirements that are mandated to members, in order to be able to use the equipment.
9. Enforces Health and Wellness department policies to members and guests by positive and professional communication.
10. Complete opening and closing procedures at the beginning and end of shift.
11. Maintains and cleans fitness center and equipment according to the schedule or as requested by supervisor. Reports any damage or maintenance needed to supervisor.
12. Assists with maintaining proper records and files.
13. Represents the YMCA with key community organizations and events as required.
14. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
15. Attends all staff meetings, in-service trainings, and other meetings as required by supervisors.
16. Conducts behavior at all times in a professional manner to reflect positively on the YMCA.
17. Performs other duties and tasks as requested by immediate supervisor to facilitate efficient and effective operation of the YMCA.

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.
-While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, reach, lift and use a computer.
-The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
-Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and
the ability to adjust.
-The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
-Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
-Ability to see and hear individuals within program areas that include a wide variety of both indoor and outdoor locations, communicate verbally and in writing, stand for long periods of time, and to perform activities which require sustained concentration and attention.
-Ability to multi-task and manage multiple programs/projects.