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Form of workBenefits Include:
- Free YMCA of the North Membership
- 20% program discounts on various other YMCA programs such as camp, personal training, swim lessons, etc.
- 15 minutes of PAID prep time for each session
1. Job Summary:
The Health and Wellbeing Instructor is a subject-matter expert responsible for planning and leading a virtual or in-person class, workshop, or practice. The incumbent will educate/train participants or instruct classes that advance access to whole-person health and wellbeing services and programs in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
2. Essential Functions:
Plan, prepare and lead a class, workshop or practice which may be a healing art, wellbeing or integrative health practice supporting the mind, body, spirit, community, and environment experience
Ensure safe and effective participant experience, responding to and reporting any accidents or incidents
Create a safe space (physically and emotionally) for participants to explore goals and intentions
Travel to community locations for in-person program delivery as needed
Arrive for class promptly and dressed appropriately
Adhere to the YMCA's HIPAA policies and procedures and ensure participants' protected health information is secure
Be accessible to clients before and after sessions to answer questions and provide follow-up
Attend all required team meetings or check-ins
May develop and distribute highly engaging wellbeing educational content for both, virtual and in-person mission delivery operations
May represent the YMCA in the community, participating via in-person and virtual public relations and promotional activities (as needed)
Respond to and communicate all participant concerns and feedback in a timely manner to supervisor
Assist welcoming, scheduling/processing payment, and checking in clients when needed
Actively practices referral to other integrative health and wellbeing disciplines within the wellbeing team
Advise on philosophy of whole-person health and wellbeing when the organization is establishing new culture, products, programs, and services
Obtain, maintain, and provide required certification related to healing art, wellbeing or integrative health practice supporting the mind, body, spirit, community, and environment experience
3. Relationships:
This position reports to the Health and Wellness Director. The incumbent interacts regularly with members and clients, responding to their needs and provides feedback in a professional manner. The incumbent also interacts with staff from YMCA locations and George Wellbeing.
4. Qualifications:
Required
Training or credentials required to lead or teach the class (e.g., yoga/meditation, mindfulness-based stress reduction, emotional freedom technique, hypnotherapy, somatic movement, gyrokinesis, energy healing, Reiki, healing touch)
Experience leading or teaching classes (e.g., guided imagery, sound healing, cooking/culinary, gardening)
Prerequisite certifications when necessary
Demonstrated ability to motivate and encourage participants
Excellent customer service, active listening and verbal communication skills
Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations
Demonstrated ability working with a diverse population and ability levels
Values philosophy of whole-person health and wellbeing (i.e., mind, body, spirit, community and environment)
Experience instructing adults and/or youth and understanding components of behavioral changes
Knowledge of HIPAA compliance and regulations
Ability to build strong relationships with individuals
Flexibility to travel and deliver services at multiple locations
Available evenings and weekends
Proficient in using technology platforms (e.g., Microsoft suite, Zoom)
Preferred
Education or work experience to include basic health, nutrition, fitness/wellness or personal development
Safety certifications such as BLS, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration
Working towards health and wellbeing credentials
5. Work Conditions:
Ability to lead assigned classes, workshops and sessions, demonstrating movement techniques as required
Stretch, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs and move heavy equipment on a daily basis
Ability to recognize and react calmly and effectively in the event of an emergency
Flexibility to travel and deliver services at multiple locations
6. Additional Notes:
This job description represents the major functions of the position, but it is not intended to be all-inclusive. The incumbent is also responsible for taking direction from the Integrative Health and Wellbeing leadership team or branch representatives in completing projects or performing duties deemed necessary for the success of the program.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Pledge
The Y of the North is committed to the work and everyday practices of eliminating disparities and eradicating of unjust systems to become a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive organization. YMCA of the North team members and volunteers must exemplify the association's mission, vision and values of caring, equity, honesty, respect and responsibility.
The YMCA of the North continues to develop plans and strategies to ensure team members and volunteers reflect the demographics of the communities we serve. We will continually conduct institutional racism and oppression review of our policies, procedures and practices in recruitment and selection; compensation and benefits; professional development and training; promotions; transfers; layoffs; terminations; and the ongoing development of a multicultural, anti-racist and anti-oppressive work environment and culture that promotes equity and respect for the human dignity of all. We value and respect this diversity and choose to be inclusive through our acceptance of all.
