What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Instructor position at YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee?
The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee is committed to equity and inclusion by ensuring that all members of our community can learn, grow and thrive. We celebrate diversity and effectively engage, connect and advocate for our staff, members, and volunteers which will position us to respond and remain relevant to issues impacting our communities. The YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes a diverse workforce.
Facilitate delivery of LIVE STRONG ® at the YMCA, provide support and guidance to program participants, and maintain fidelity to the curriculum. LIVE STRONG at the YMCA is an evidence-based physical activity and well-being program designed to help adult cancer survivors reclaim their total health. The 12-week program supports cancer survivors in safely achieving their goals such as building muscle mass and strength, increasing flexibility and endurance, and improving confidence and self-esteem.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Lead energizing, fun, safe and small group classes to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals. Ability to work with participants to address the whole person’s well-being, including spirit, mind and body.
- Complete functional assessments of each participant. Create individual program plans for each participant based on assessment results.
- Cultivate participant commitment and support retention of participants.
- Create a safe, judgment-free, and encouraging environment that is friendly and non-competitive for participants.
- Foster relationships with and between participants.
- Travel to community locations for program delivery as needed.
- Prepare for each session (update individual program plans based on previous week’s results and conversations with participants).
- Be accessible to participants before and after sessions to answer questions and provide follow-up.
- Follow-up with participants outside of class as needed.
- Record bi-weekly data for each participant (attendance and data for all exercises for each session.
- Arrive for class on time and dressed appropriately.
- Connect with Program Manager on a regular basis to update on program and progress and as per any additional expectations outlines.
Employment is contingent upon attending and passing the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA training and other requirements as solely determined by the YMCA.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Must have strong communication, organization, and relationship-building skills; the ability to build community within a group; good attention to detail; and empathy for health seekers.
- Must be flexible to work with people from different backgrounds and walks of life and in a wide variety of settings.
- Should be comfortable with data and possess strong computer skills.
- Cultural competency and understanding of behavior change are required.
- Familiarity and proficiency with Listen First or motivational interviewing highly encouraged.
- CPR and AED.
