Eugene Family YMCA · 3 weeks ago
Wellness Center Program Coordinator - Youth Wellness Programs
97405
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$17.19/hr - $21.50/hr
2+ years expEugene Family YMCA is a leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening community through youth development and healthy living. The Wellness Center Program Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating youth wellness programs, ensuring program planning, instruction, and staff training, while creating a safe and engaging environment for members.
Recreational Facilities & Services
Responsibilities
Coordinates at least one of our specialized wellness programs offered in our Wellness Center, such adaptive wellness or youth wellness programs
Oversees the full development, planning, instruction and administration of assigned special programs, ensuring that program information is communicated clearly and consistently across all platforms and is delivered to the Marketing Department in a timely manner for promotion
Plans programs seasonally and at least 3 months in advance, including schedules, staffing, supply needs, and space usage
Identifies trends, opportunities, and needs within the special population and recommends new classes or program adjustments
Ensures program areas are appropriately prepared, set up, and maintained in a timely manner and to Y standards
Identifies, trains and mentors staff involved in the special programs, ensuring they are equipped to deliver safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate experiences
Coordinates substitutes for special program delivery as needed, maintaining smooth program operations
Maintains proper records, documentation and communication with supervisors, families and Y staff
Creates a safe environment in which all individuals feel welcomed and respected; builds relationships with and among members and program participants
Enforces the highest standards of youth protection at all times, ensuring strict adherence to YMCA youth safety policies
Monitors member behavior and program spaces to ensure safety, positive conduct and adherence to YMCA Code of conduct and policies
Serve as point of contact and assigned specialty program representative for the Y
This position does not directly supervise employees; however, they do serve as a mentor to other employees on the Wellness Center floor, assisting with onboarding, training and oversight
Provide encouragement and expertise for the members in support of their health and well-being goals
Exercises sound judgment when monitoring the Wellness Center as members use the equipment to ensure their general safety and equipment function; enforces all member codes of conduct, rules and policies including, but not limited to age restrictions, dress codes, language and proper use of YMCA equipment and facilities
Takes professional initiative to offer information and guidance to members utilizing the Wellness Center, and to support program innovation
Promotes personal training and additional YMCA health and wellness services and programs
Maintains proper records and paperwork, responds to member questions and seeks out additional information when needed
Exercises sound judgment in relationship to member safety and injuries
Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members
Maintains required CECs and relevant certifications; completes all required trainings by the scheduled due dates
Sets precedent within limits and/or administers operating rules and procedures under management guidance
Performs troubleshooting using professional judgment to select from multiple known alternatives
Must be attentive to details, able to work with and meet deadlines, and take initiative to develop and update programs and processes
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
At least 2-½ years of relevant work experience in a fitness related field, including communicating effectively instructing participants in proper execution of weight bearing and cardiovascular exercise
At least 1 year of experience working with special populations such as limited mobility, seniors, youth, etc
Specialized formal training beyond high school that can be obtained in one year or less, in a fitness related field, such as personal trainer certification, sport-specific certification or similar
Previous experience with program design in a fitness related field
Maintains required CECs and relevant certifications; completes all required trainings by the scheduled due dates
Must be attentive to details, able to work with and meet deadlines, and take initiative to develop and update programs and processes
Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, sitting (including on the floor) and twisting
Must be able to lift and carry 50 pounds in weight
Must be able to correctly perform and cue all basic fitness exercises including but not limited to: Squats, Lunges, Deadlift, Chest Press, Push-ups, etc., or demonstrate appropriate modifications of the exercises
Preferred
Previous experience leading groups and motivating others to achieve their health and well-being goals
Previous experience working at a YMCA
Intermediate level proficiency in common business platforms such as the Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel)
Able to speak proficient conversational Spanish
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick time (for eligible employees)
Employer retirement contribution of 12% of earnings for employees with 2-year tenure
Voluntary 403b retirement savings account
Free Facility and Nationwide Membership for employee, significant other and dependents under the age of 24, living at same address
Generous discounts on various Y programming, including Health & Wellness, Swim, Tennis, Early Learning & After School programs and Summer Camp
Professional development resources, including free and/or discounted trainings and certifications (such as CPR/First Aid certification)
Company
Eugene Family YMCA
The Eugene Family YMCA strengthens our diverse community by offering programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brian Steffen
CEO
Danielle Uhlhorn
Chief Development Officer
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