This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

A Wellness Center Program Coordinator follows the YMCA of the USA’s Health and Fitness guidelines and is responsible for the coordination of specialty wellness programs offered through our Wellness Center. This particular Wellness Center Program Coordinator is focused on youth wellness programs delivered in our Wellness Center, and requires someone who is passionate about youth development and health. They are responsible for program planning, instruction, staff training, communication with members and families, and administration of schedules, rosters and marketing needs for their assigned special programs. Programs may be focused on special populations, including adaptive fitness programs, youth-focused programs, or others. They may also be scheduled for free appointment offerings with members, teach small group and fitness classes and can offer Personal Training appointments during their weekly schedule, especially with special populations with specific needs. They provide member engagement that is educational, motivational and promotes member wellness in accordance with policies and procedures. The position creates a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment for members and staff. The Youth Wellness Program Coordinator is responsible for creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for middle school and high school–age members while leading the development, delivery and administration of all Youth Wellness programs.

• 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

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Work Environment & Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Your Y is proud to be have earned a 2025 Best Place for Working Parents^® Designation, recognizing for our commitment to supporting working parents through family-friendly policies and practices.

• 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)