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The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is currently hiring Healthy Lifestyle Coaches to motivate, support and give guidance to participants in the YMCA’s community health and wellness programs. He/she leads a group that is able to support and guide each other on a path through behavior change. The lifestyle coach encourages participants to become aware of their surroundings and the impact they have on their choices related to nutrition and physical activity. The lifestyle coach amplifies the group dynamics that provide participants with ideas, suggestions and solutions around behaviors the entire group is working together to change. This position will work approximately 2-4 hours per week per class taught. Healthy Lifestyle coaches may be required to travel to offsite locations to conduct classes.
The Healthy Lifestyle Coach will be responsible for the following:
Location Details
YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas - POSITIONS ARE HELD ACROSS THE DFW METRO AREA
Requirements:
Requirements for the YMCA's Healthy Lifestyle Coach include commitment to and support of the Y mission and more specifically, the vision and goals of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas’ Board of Directors and their commitment to improving the health and well-being of our community. He/She must have a thorough understanding of behavior change methodology and strong communication skills, the ability to build strong relationships with individuals and build community within a group, and have empathy for health seekers. He/She must be flexible and culturally competent to work with a wide variety of people. He/She must be able to lead physical activity. He/She must be detailed, and be data and computer savvy. Knowledge of basic health, nutrition, and fitness is desirable. Familiarity and proficiency with Listen First or motivational interviewing is preferred. Must be able to complete trainings required by YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas within 30 days including but not limited to First Aid/CPR, Sexual Harassment, Online Child Abuse Prevention, and New Staff Orientation.
Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus - currently seeking Spanish speaking coaches for certain programs.
CONTACT TRACEY BURNS 469.276.8442 OR TBURNS@YMCADALLAS.ORG
Full Time
$51k-74k (estimate)
06/17/2024
08/16/2024
ymcadallas.org
Irving, TX
1,000 - 3,000