Specialist, Health and Wellness

Energize, Inspire, Transform: Lead Wellness Excellence at McCormick YMCA!

As a Health & Wellness Specialist, you will instruct assigned programs in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that promotes participant wellness and engagement in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures to be an integral part of the YMCA's commitment to strengthening bodies, minds, and neighborhoods. The Health & Wellness Specialist will support in implementing classes in Y-USA Healthy Weight in Your Child Program with families from the Cragin/Belmont communities. Training will be provided.

Pay is $18.00-20.00 per hour depending on qualifications/certifications with opportunities to grow within the organization

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements safe, effective and enjoyable programs that will meet the unique needs and wants of each participant.
• Plans and instructs individuals, small groups or classes with a personalized approach following YMCA standards and guidelines.
• Contacts participants on a regular basis to follow-up on progression of their fitness program.
• Keeps accurate records of members' progress.
• Discusses and promotes all YMCA programs. Motivates members to commit to long term participation.
• Ensures safe and effective workouts. Responds to, and reports, accidents, incidents, and equipment problems.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as required. Maintains current certifications.
• May perform fitness testing and orientations.
• Support the YMCA's mission and center operations as needed.

Requirements:

• Must have a High School diploma or equivalent experience with Health & Wellness, Fitness, or a related field.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Have specific knowledge and ability in fitness instruction as well as preventative measures in health and fitness.
• Ability to motivate and lead program participants.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Ability to work with varying fitness levels and ages.

Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the commitment of the YMCA to child abuse prevention by:

• Report any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor.
• Follow all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children.
• Report any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor.
• Complete all child abuse prevention training as required.