What are the responsibilities and job description for the Livestrong at the YMCA position at Great Miami Valley YMCA?
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. To conduct a safe, effective and educational wellness class designed specifically for cancer survivors that accomplish the Great Miami Valley YMCA mission and goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Conduct a safe and effective wellness class designed to improve muscular and cardiovascular strength, flexibility and range of motion, balance, coordination and self-esteem for cancer survivors
2. Build authentic relationships with the class participants and their support system, while also providing connections with other YMCA staff and members
3. Perform intake interview, and pre and post-program assessments of class participants while maintaining confidentiality of the obtained information
4. Understand the physical, mental and emotional limitations of each class participant due to cancer type, treatment or other medical complications and challenges
5. Develop individualized exercise program for each participant based upon intake interview, assessment and physical limitations
6. Work with other LIVESTRONG at the YMCA class instructors and the program manager to create a 12 week schedule, class content, and graduation event
7. Commit to participation in the 12 week session to maintain consistency for participants
8. Attend required LIVESTRONG at the YMCA staff meetings, educational workshops and certifications.
9. Maintain working knowledge of wellness trends to provide effective information and support to participants
10. Put the health and well-being of the class participant first in all aspects, providing exercise modifications for participant safety and success
11. Apply YMCA policy/procedures for emergency situations, including but not limited to accidents and fire alarms.
12. Wear appropriate and approved attire, therefore being easily identifiable by participants and members; one YMCA staff shirt is provided and additional shirts may be purchased
13. Secure, set-up and maintain equipment and facility as required for class
14. Begin and end class on time
15. Maintain accurate attendance, assessment and program data records
16. Maintain certification by attending CEC classes and submitting required updated paperwork to the YMCA of the USA and the Great Miami Valley YMCA.
17. Complete additional duties as assigned by the Wellness Director or Program Coordinator.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.
Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness
to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- CPR/ AED certification
- YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principles
- YMCA Foundations of Group Exercise
- LIVESTRONG at the YMCA instructor certification and eLearnings
- 18 years of age or equivalent and least one year of experience preferred.
WORKING 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 conduct classes and activities.
- Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
