Fishers YMCA - Wellness Advisor - Weekend Shifts

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Working for the Y comes with great perks!

Free certifications (depending on position)
Free YMCA of Greater Indianapolis membership
Flexible schedules
Childcare provided when actively working (up to 20 hours per week)
Retirement
Employee Assistance Program

General Function

The Wellness Advisor I is primarily responsible for ensuring the safety of YMCA members utilizing the strength and cardiorespitory areas. The Wellness Advisor I is an instrumental member of the wellness team and will provide a series of retention appointments with new YMCA members, utilizing using software , to engage, track, and support ongoing activity and assist members in reaching their wellness goals through membership at the YMCA. The Wellness Advisor I will be responsible for members throughout the wellness onboarding process, including working one-on-one with members through wellness appointments and the connection of members to selected wellness programs, as well as the follow-up of those members. Advisors will insure proper use of the equipment while maintaining a safe and motivating environment for members.

Know How

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have knowledge of basic exercise science and wellness principles. Prior (1 year) strength/conditioning experience is required.

• Must have high school diploma. Must have skills in relationship building, being empathic, and communication in order to perform successfully in this role.

• A working knowledge of YMCA programs in wellness and other program areas is required.

• Must have a basic understanding of computer hardware and software is required.

• Administrative skills needed include organizational skills, scheduling, outcome tracking, follow through, and record-keeping skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal information of members.

• Position requires current certifications in CPR AED, First Aid, Safety & Risk Management, New Employee Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, YMCA Healthy Lifestyles, Foundations of Strength and Conditioning (or equivalent), and Listen First. .

• Maintain Continuing Education Credits, and other requirements to keep all certifications current.

It is the policy of the YMCA of Greater Indianapolis to provide equal employment opportunity to employees and candidates for employment. Accordingly, there shall be no discrimination against any employee or candidate for employment due to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability or against disabled veterans and veterans of the Vietnam era. This policy is applicable to the policies governing recruitment, hiring and placement, promotion, training, compensation, employment environment, and separation or termination.

Compliance with this policy is the personal responsibility of all personnel, especially those whose duties are related to the hiring of new employees and the status or tenure of current employees. Further, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company will cooperate fully in the implementation of applicable laws and executive orders.