What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructor, Chronic Disease Prevention - West Boise YMCA position at YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF BOISE IDAHO INC?
Serving over 20,000 active youth, adult, and family members, the West Branch of the Treasure Valley Family YMCA helps members lead a healthier, happier life. Facility amenities and features include six fitness studios, three racquetball courts, full-court basketball gym, youth activity center, climbing wall, 50-meter swimming pool, and training pool.
The Chronic Disease Prevention Instructor is responsible for creating a safe, friendly, and helpful atmosphere for members participating in a disease prevention program.
Responsibilities:
- Develop intentional relationships and, using the Y voice attributes, create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all participants that helps them meet the two Cause Measurement goals for adults.
- Use the class platform to educate and inform participants about the Y Cause and other Y program offerings.
- Conduct class in a quality, fun, and safe manner that results in increased attendance. Follow fitness trends and utilize prescribed formats when applicable.
- Actively identify participants who need additional support, such as new members, health seekers, and participants with diverse abilities.
- Monitor and ensure the safety of all participants.
- Provide excellent delivery of disease prevention program to all members.
- Engage members to deepen their relationships in the Y cause.
- Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff and volunteers in the disease prevention program.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Current Training Certification specific to class(es) being taught and either a Group Exercise or Personal Trainer certification as required of specific program.
- Experience teaching Group Exercise or Personal Trainer (one Year minimum preferred).
- Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
- Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
- Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Schedule:
This is a part-time position averaging 3 hours per week. Schedule requirements are Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00am.
Welcoming and Inclusion:
At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.
How To Apply:
External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.
