Healthy Living Facilitator

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

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 Healthy Living Facilitator will help implement Healthy Living programs, represent the Y in the community as needed, and assist with other Healthy Living responsibilities as agreed upon with supervisor. You will assist the Healthy Living department in working with members and ensuring a safe environment. Strong communication, listening, organizational skills and positive attitude required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Be able to work as part of a team and maintain positive relations with Y staff.

2. Model the YMCA core values (honesty, respect, caring and responsibility) and philosophy of the YMCA with program participants and other staff in a positive and professional manner.

3. Assists Healthy Living Coordinators and Director in running programs as needed.

4. Have the ability to be creative with fitness activities that allow everyone the chance to participate and be successful as needed for specific programs.

5. Complete trainings assigned by supervisor.

6. Assist with special events that relate to programming including staff meetings, trainings, and community events or workshops. 
7. Maintain records related to program implementation including monitoring participants.

8. Follow YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations.

9. Other duties as assigned related to Healthy Living.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

Everything we do at the YMCA is based on the ideal that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or identity, diverse abilities, age, religion, socioeconomic status or any other statuses or identities. Our work is focused on eliminating barriers to access, eliminating disparities in health, providing educational support, supporting working families, and growing our next generation of change makers for our country.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Advancing Our Mission & Cause:  Engaging Community,

Building Relationships:  Collaboration, Communication & Influence, Inclusion 

Leading Operations:  Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Functional Expertise, Innovation

Developing & Inspiring People:  Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity 

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must complete Child Abuse Prevention training within 15 days of hire, and complete refresher courses each year following.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• Has strong understanding of chronic disease illnesses and other health concerns and the impact they have on individuals, families and community. 
• Has experience facilitating small groups. 
• Has a strong desire to help adults, youth and/or families learn healthy habits. 
• Have a valid CPR, First Aid, AED certifications or must be obtained within 30 days of hiring.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement appropriate program activities based on program participants.
• Reliable transportation.

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.

• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions required to facilitate group activity classes & nutrition demonstrations.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Salary : $19 - $23