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Metuchen-Edison YMCA

Wellness Staff-Opener

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: South Amboy, NJ (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Health and Wellness Coach works with clients to establish goals for improving their health and helps them to follow healthy behaviors. Coaches and supports clients; may focus on fitness, nutrition, stress management or other issues that affect health and wellness.

$49,390 / year median in New Jersey

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Wellness staff members will supervise and monitor member's use of the Wellness Center, Exercise areas, circuit rooms, and other areas or programs assigned as well as maintain proper upkeep of the equipment.

Hours Open:

M-F 5:45am-10am

Sudays:

8am-3pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Ensure all health and safety guidelines are strictly adhered to. 2. Provide a safe, welcoming wellness environment for all levels and stages of wellness and fitness. 3. Supervise member usage of equipment and wellness areas. 4. Engage with members in a positive manner; providing a positive, welcoming environment offering assistance or guidance that are within current YMCA and health and wellness standards. 5. Keep Wellness areas and equipment clean. 6. Remain knowledgeable about Wellness Center policies and procedures, enforce policies and procedures according to guidelines. 7. Notify supervisor of faulty equipment or repairs as needed. 8. Remain current on all emergency and safety procedures and policies, providing direction during emergencies consistent with YMCA policy. 9. Provide care in an emergency, complete incident reports for all incidents or accidents that occur in the Wellness areas or on equipment. 10. Engage with fellow staff in a positive, pro-active manner, exhibiting team behaviors at all time including positive communication and assisting with shift coverage. 11. Maintain required certifications, including but not limited to: CPR, First Aid, O2, AED. 12. Attend and participate in all trainings and meetings and required by supervisor or association. 13. Dress appropriately for Wellness Center requirements per the Professional Appearance Policy. 14. All other duties assigned by supervisor or association.

REQUIREMENTS

Basic knowledge of wellness equipment and fitness Ability to interact with a diverse population Minimum of 18 years of age High School Diploma or equivalent CPR/AED/O2, First Aid certifications

PHYSICAL REQURIEMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to sit and walk for extended periods of time. Must be able to bend, kneel, lift, pull, push, reach, stretch and lift and move 50 pounds. Working conditions are normal for fitness and wellness environments. May require weekend and evening, flexible schedules.