YMCA Alexandria - F/T Wellness Coordinator

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
 

Position: Full-time Wellness Coordinator         Salary: $13.66 per hour  

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.
 

About the Job:

The YMCA Alexandria is looking for a motivated, driven, and enthusiastic Wellness Coordinator to join our Team.  The Wellness Coordinator assists the Wellness Director in the management and administration of the Wellness department with the primary scope being program planning, development, delivery, assessment, and improvement. 

Some of the exciting tasks you will do as a Wellness Coordinator include but are not limited to:

• Assists the Wellness Director in smooth and effective development, management, delivery, analysis and reporting of current and new Wellness Programs to increase participation, retention, and revenue goals in alignment with the mission of the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington.
• Assists the Wellness Director in directly recruiting, interviewing (auditioning when appropriate), hiring, orienting, scheduling, supervising, motivating, training/developing, evaluating and disciplining all Wellness staff.
• Assists the Wellness Director in analyzing, coordinating, and establishing Group Fitness schedule based on current and new fitness industry standards, guidelines, and trends.
• Coordinates and hosts certification/continuing education workshops in addition to providing information to all Wellness Staff regarding ongoing development opportunities.
• Attends /set up appropriate community events to promote the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington by participating in promotion and recruitment of participants for all Branch and Association programs through class demonstrations, open houses, introductory lessons, etc.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Wellness related field preferred 
• Minimum three years’ experience in personal training and group exercise instruction 
• Knowledgeable in exercise physiology, exercise science, health/fitness/exercise testing, risk stratification and pathophysiology, exercise prescription/programming, nutrition and weight management, human behavior, safety, injury prevention, emergency response, and clinical/medical considerations for general and special populations.
• Knowledgeable in safe and effective use of all fitness equipment 
• NCCA-Accredited Certification in Personal Training
• NCCA-Accredited Certification in Group Exercise

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to bend, sit, stand, or pick-up at least 50 pounds
• May require on-call, early morning, late evening and weekend work
• May require travel throughout the DC, Maryland and Virginia Metro Area

We offer the following benefits:

Compensation for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits. 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare; free YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents; paid time off, numerous professional development opportunities, an exciting and collaborative work environment, and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!