Well-Being Instructor Mill Creek

Ymca Of Snohomish County
US - Washington - Everett
October 19, 2024

DescriptionThe YMCA of Snohomish County provides jobs and careers with a cause. Every day, the Y makes a lasting impression in our communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our unique work environment constantly changes to adapt to the needs of our communities. We are a non-profit, in the people business. This means that we help members meet a fitness or ability goal, see that children thrive in our child care programs, encourage family togetherness, and give youth an opportunity to learn life skills through water safety, sports, and teen programming.

Position Summary:

Instruct group classes in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment that welcomes people of all cultures, skills, and fitness levels. Effectively builds community within the class. Modify class as needed to meet varied health, ability and cultural needs.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Leads energizing, fun, culturally sensitive, and educational group classes
Uses effective listening skills with class participants to better understand the individuals goals related to health and well-being and how to support them in achieving those goals
Current knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members
Observes and adjusts approach to support all participants' capabilities, physical conditions, health, and culture
Celebrates achievement with class members related to individuals personal accomplishments, mastering of specific skills or overall health and well-being
Connecting with participants, encourage Y membership and affinity groups
Keeps accurate class attendance records
Follows YMCA policies, practices and procedures; responds to emergency situations
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Current certification or license in areas of expertise
Strong interpersonal and problem solving skills
Experience working with individuals, families and communities of diverse backgrounds and abilities
Fluency in second language desired

Y Culture:

Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCA

Exhibit Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines
Arrive on time ready for shift, clock in/out within timekeeping system

Embrace Leader Core Competencies:

Mission Advancement:

Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values
Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them
Supports fundraising

Collaboration:

Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinion, and perceptions
Builds rapport and relates well to others
Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations
Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively
Takes initiative to assist in developing others

Operational Effectiveness:

Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another
Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience
Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings
Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately
Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members

Personal Growth:

Pursues self-development that enhances job performance
Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process
Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships
Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-the-date knowledge and skills in technology

Job descriptions represent a general outline of job duties, functions and qualifications. They are not intended to be comprehensive in nature. In addition, jobs evolve over time and therefore their description may not reflect the precise nature of the position at a given point in time.

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