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Healthy Weight & Your Child Coach
Location:
Arlington, TX
Description:
ARLINGTON-MANSFIELD AREA YMCA Healthy Weight & Your Child Instructor 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. The Healthy Weight & Your Child Instructor at the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA serves others by intentionally welcoming, connecting, and supporting them and inviting them to get involved and give back to the community. OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Creates a safe environment in which all individuals feel welcomed and respected; builds relationships with and among members and program participants. Delivers HW&YC curriculum to participants in a safe, effective, and compelling way. Builds effective, authentic relationships with children and adults and helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages group participation and interaction through the use of open-ended questions. Creates a motivating environment that is friendly and non-competitive and facilitates commitment and retention of participants. Makes learning a shared responsibility for the group. Encourages adult and youth involvement in all activities, goal setting and overall participation. Prepares before each class (i.e., be familiar with the session outline, review content for the class, place reminder calls to participants and develops plans for games and activities). Provides accessibility to participants before and after class to answer questions; displays empathy in support of helping program participants build confidence to achieve their health and wellness goals. Follows up with participants outside of regular class time if they are unable to attend the class and provides in-person make-up session opportunities. Identifies and celebrates the successes of members and program participants. Assists the activity leader/content leader as needed. Able to facilitate Healthy Weight and Your Child for the full program cycle. Keeps accurate records of participants' weekly attendance, body weight, total weekly physical activity totals, etc....). Organizes and puts away class equipment and reports any damaged equipment. Follows YMCA policies and procedures; responds to emergency situations. Participates in HW&YC instructor team discussions and meetings. Offers ideas and tools for facilitation and remains engaged with the HW&YC team. All other duties as assigned LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Developing Self & Others Inclusion Program/Project Management QUALIFICATIONS: Must be at least 18 years of age; high school diploma or GED required. Knowledge of basic health, nutrition, and fitness. Obtain and remain compliant with all certifications and standards assigned by YMCA of the USA and the AMA YMCA. Must have strong written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work with both adults and children. Familiarity and proficiency with listening and motivational interviewing and an understanding of behavior changes required is a plus. Flexible work schedule, including evenings and weekends is a plus. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds. Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certifications and Child Abuses Prevention, Anti-Harassment, Blood Borne Pathogens, Hazard Communication Awareness, and Slips, Trips, and Falls trainings required within 30 days of hire. 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. Ability to plan, lead, and participate in classes and activities. Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting at least 40 pounds. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Arlington-Mansfield Area Ymca
Industry:
Sports & Recreation
Posted:
December 27 2023 on ApplicantPool
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