What are the responsibilities and job description for the Healthy Living Specialist position at Old Colony YMCA?
The Healthy Living Specialist will be responsible for implementing and growing
Evidence Based Health Interventions for chronic disease prevention and
management (Healthy Living Programs) at identified branch within the Old Colony
YMCA Association. They will focus on direct member engagement specifically as it
relates to Healthy Living initiatives and connecting eligible members to appropriate
programs. Responsibilities include marketing and promoting the programming,
enrolling participants to meet participation goals, and leading / facilitating the
programs and ensuring all program requirements and standards are adhered to.
They will represent OCY in a positive, professional manner, resulting in friendly,
convenient and courteous service and will display and encourage the character
traits of caring, responsibility, honesty and respect in the fulfillment of all job
duties.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :
- Hold one national certification (ACE, ACSM, AFAA, NASM, NSCA, advanced
YMCA certification), and 6 months previous practical / relevant experience in
o YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach
o LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Instructor
o Enhance Fitness Instructor
o Healthy Heart Ambassador
o Other based on available program
The Healthy Living Specialist will be responsible for implementing and growing
Evidence Based Health Interventions for chronic disease prevention and
management (Healthy Living Programs) at identified branch within the Old Colony
YMCA Association. They will focus on direct member engagement specifically as it
relates to Healthy Living initiatives and connecting eligible members to appropriate
programs. Responsibilities include marketing and promoting the programming,
enrolling participants to meet participation goals, and leading / facilitating the
programs and ensuring all program requirements and standards are adhered to.
They will represent OCY in a positive, professional manner, resulting in friendly,
convenient and courteous service and will display and encourage the character
traits of caring, responsibility, honesty and respect in the fulfillment of all job
duties.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE :
YMCA certification), and 6 months previous practical / relevant experience in
o YMCA's Diabetes Prevention Program Lifestyle Coach
o LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Instructor
o Enhance Fitness Instructor
o Healthy Heart Ambassador
o Other based on available program